Vikings TV series

[the real god emperor]

Well sometimes dual wielding scenes are looks really retarded

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Jarl Borg's attack on Kattagat

But sometimes it looks really cool and logical But I do think that duel wielding was a choice of fighting.

[Gravoth_iii]

I mean maybe some people did dual wield, and they also probably died first. Why give up a shield for another weapon, you will get shot or poked by a spear before you even have the chance to swing it anyways.

Its good that the series has a lot of axes, instead of swords, but the lack of spears is still sad. Spears were pretty much the best weapon to have back then. Cheap to make, penetrates armour and can be used at a distance, just a allround effective weapon.

[Osiris]

yeah but spears make less bad ass battle scenes

[Leesin]

Well i like his acting and the fitting accent, i guess the makeup fits hit crazy role though...

Floki is the one that annoys me most, some balding crazy Emo that styles his hair with viking hair gel or some shit, wears make up and acts like a retarded teenager, I can't stand his bullshit anymore. Still like the show though.

[Xant]

I mean maybe some people did dual wield, and they also probably died first. Why give up a shield for another weapon, you will get shot or poked by a spear before you even have the chance to swing it anyways.

Its good that the series has a lot of axes, instead of swords, but the lack of spears is still sad. Spears were pretty much the best weapon to have back then. Cheap to make, penetrates armour and can be used at a distance, just a allround effective weapon.

Some people certainly did dual wield. Two weapons are also easier to carry than one weapon and a shield, and also offer some advantages.

And as for your "spears were pretty much the best weapon back then"... spoken like a true modern nerd. Viking age was not a video game with stats and possible and impossible builds, yet you're treating it like that. Both with your spear and dual wielding "opinions."

[Boerenlater]

[Gravoth_iii]

Some people certainly did dual wield. Two weapons are also easier to carry than one weapon and a shield, and also offer some advantages.

And as for your "spears were pretty much the best weapon back then"... spoken like a true modern nerd. Viking age was not a video game with stats and possible and impossible builds, yet you're treating it like that. Both with your spear and dual wielding "opinions."

Viking lived rough lives farming, raiding etc. They are fit enough to carry a shield, im pretty sure. And making a wooden board shield isnt really difficult either, so theres really no reason not to carry the shield, sure its less weight to have a second weapon compared to shield, but it also doesnt give anything.

And spears are the best weapon, its a stick with a pointy tip, basically anyone can wield a spear. Its cheap to make, its long and it can penetrate mail. You are the one looking at this from a video game perspective, not me.

[BASNAK]

King Egbert is boss. Been disliking the Vikings since start. My reaction to the English destroying the Viking raiders in the big battle some episode ago:

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[Christo]

And spears are the best weapon, its a stick with a pointy tip, basically anyone can wield a spear. Its cheap to make, its long and it can penetrate mail. You are the one looking at this from a video game perspective, not me.

Best? Only when deployed in formations in my opinion.

You are too limited to a sword fighter face to face. Sure it must come down to who has the better technique and experience in the end.

[Gravoth_iii]

Best? Only when deployed in formations in my opinion.

You are too limited to a sword fighter face to face. Sure it must come down to who has the better technique and experience in the end.

Swords are pretty uncommon though afaik.

And ofc they are the best in formations, when else would you use them, its not like a raid consists of duels. And vikings had strong formations.

[Christo]

Spears are clearly the better all-around tools, and maybe weapons of war.

Sword has only one purpose though, and it does that very well. 

[Xant]

Viking lived rough lives farming, raiding etc. They are fit enough to carry a shield, im pretty sure. And making a wooden board shield isnt really difficult either, so theres really no reason not to carry the shield, sure its less weight to have a second weapon compared to shield, but it also doesnt give anything.

And spears are the best weapon, its a stick with a pointy tip, basically anyone can wield a spear. Its cheap to make, its long and it can penetrate mail. You are the one looking at this from a video game perspective, not me.

It is not about being fit. You've clearly never been in the military or had to do any forced hiking. And you show you are clueless about fighting when you say a second sword gives nothing.

You can start here for an understanding about dual wielding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mc74Ppoom8&feature=youtu.be

[Nessaj]

"Þeir eru Norðmenn"

Old Norse is bad ass.

[Sniger]

[Gravoth_iii]

It is not about being fit. You've clearly never been in the military or had to do any forced hiking. And you show you are clueless about fighting when you say a second sword gives nothing.

You can start here for an understanding about dual wielding.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mc74Ppoom8&feature=youtu.be

That video only shows fights vs others who are dualwielding (and duels at that), probably because fighting someone with a shield would get you destroyed instantly.