Swinging the Axe while stationary

[Synergy2525 5]

When my character swings the Axe from a stationary position, he subs it off to the side about at a 45 degree angle off target. Thus is not where I'm aiming causing me to miss and take damage. However while I'm running I swing on point right where I'm aiming. Is this a bug? Does this happen to anyone else? Is there a way to fix it? besides aiming of to the side? Thanks to anyone that can help.

[Sweendawg 37]

Lower your weapon using spacebar much easier to aim....tho not that accurate but better.

[omgwtfbbq (DayZ) 1069]

If your character is holding the axe directly in front of their face like an idiot, you've found the animation for "lowering" your axe. Press spacebar to raise (return) it to normal position. I will never understand why they found this position as an acceptable lowering pose.

[DropBearChick 1217]

Spacebar as others have said

[Daemonkid 493]

If your character is holding the axe directly in front of their face like an idiot, you've found the animation for "lowering" your axe. Press spacebar to raise (return) it to normal position. I will never understand why they found this position as an acceptable lowering pose.

It's a "block".

[Solopopo 330]

It's a "block".

I wish.