diff --git a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
index d5e22cb070..cdb2fdc7c1 100644
--- a/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
+++ b/apps/openmw/mwmechanics/character.cpp
@@ -2523,6 +2523,7 @@ void CharacterController::resurrect()
         mAnimation->disable(mCurrentDeath);
     mCurrentDeath.clear();
     mDeathState = CharState_None;
+    mWeaponType = WeapType_None;
 }
 
 void CharacterController::updateContinuousVfx()