Quote Originally Posted by Kassiekane View Post
How exactly does a typical axe-wielder hold their weapon while they move? I think the animation is fine, unless you are a Lalafell. (the sprint animation with axes are hilarious)
Just trying to visualize the logistics, one method is holding it like warriors do now: both hands out in front with the blade pointed outwards.

Another method could be a one-handed holding stance with the right hand holding onto the center of the grip, the right arm down, and the axe head held down low only a little bit off the ground, as much as a few inches for a Lalafell and as much as a foot for a Roegadyn.

Another method would be running with the axe slung over one's shoulder, much like in the alternate weapon holding stance.

While I do agree that the current axe-holding-while-moving stance looks very awkward, it's also the most realistic stance unless you're sprinting, in which the one-handed stance would be better for generating initial momentum, and the third stance could work suitably well whilst walking, but not whilst running.