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[Jack Teach]

As far as I know, the only weapons on Viking ships was ramming and the men on the ship.

[D00T]

They did use arrows, sometimes flaming, but not the actual effective weapons because of whatever reason.

[Jack Teach]

They did use arrows, sometimes flaming, but not the actual effective weapons because of whatever reason.

Again, I meant there were no attached weapons on Viking ships. Besides if a pirate ship fired at them, they might think its some sort of godlike entity

[Meliva]

Sure if they met out on sea Vikings would be at a disadvantage. But lets say the pirates were in port at a tavern when the Vikings landed. It would be a bloodbath on both sides I imagine, but I think if the numbers were equal on both sides I think the Vikings would win a land battle.

[Jack Teach]

Sure if they met out on sea Vikings would be at a disadvantage. But lets say the pirates were in port at a tavern when the Vikings landed. It would be a bloodbath on both sides I imagine, but I think if the numbers were equal on both sides I think the Vikings would win a land battle.

I think it depends on the skill of said Vikings and pirates, some pirates were far more skilled than others.

[D00T]

Sure if they met out on sea Vikings would be at a disadvantage. But lets say the pirates were in port at a tavern when the Vikings landed. It would be a bloodbath on both sides I imagine, but I think if the numbers were equal on both sides I think the Vikings would win a land battle.

I think it depends on the skill of said Vikings and pirates, some pirates were far more skilled than others.

But then the Vikings could win with armor and raw strength

[PFH]

As far as I know, the only weapons on Viking ships was ramming and the men on the ship.

first you say boldman and everyone thinks you said boyfriend and now I read you are ramming men on the ship?

[Meliva]

same goes with Vikings. But from what I recall they would often light themselves on fire just before raiding, though that may be myth. But if it is true I imagine most pirates would be quite frightened and shocked thinking demons were attacking them. Which would impact their aim, maybe cause some to flee. And pistols at the time were not multi shot, most pirates would have to carry multiple pistols. And I imagine since Vikings only fought with melee weapons the average Viking would be a better melee fighter then the average pirate who would normally fight with cannons first, then pistols then swords. So at the end of the day I would say Vikings would have the edge on a land battle, pirates the edge at sea.

[D00T]

Vikings could also lure pirates to very shallow water, which gives the Vikings the advantage of mobility

[Jack Teach]

Sure if they met out on sea Vikings would be at a disadvantage. But lets say the pirates were in port at a tavern when the Vikings landed. It would be a bloodbath on both sides I imagine, but I think if the numbers were equal on both sides I think the Vikings would win a land battle.

I think it depends on the skill of said Vikings and pirates, some pirates were far more skilled than others.

But then the Vikings could win with armor and raw strength

Again, skill is required here. Vikings were not really more strong than the average warrior at the time, you're acting like all of the Vikings were supermen. They were not indestructible as you claim.