diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/Render/WithInfantryBody.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/Render/WithInfantryBody.cs
index 646968b055..710384e2b5 100644
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/Render/WithInfantryBody.cs
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Traits/Render/WithInfantryBody.cs
@@ -160,10 +160,6 @@ namespace OpenRA.Mods.Common.Traits.Render
 
 		protected virtual void Tick(Actor self)
 		{
-			// Attacking takes care of reverting back to PlayStandAnimation
-			if (state == AnimationState.Attacking)
-				return;
-
 			if (rsm != null)
 			{
 				if (wasModifying != rsm.IsModifyingSequence)