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"Come home in honor, or on your shield."

Old Norse Farewell
The weapons of the Norse are the tools of the Berserk. The Norse also use shields in battle, but berserkers have no such need. The common axes, swords, spears and shields are shown here.

The Longsword: the most commonly used weapon among all warriors
sword

Axes: another common weapon among the Norse and Berserks
axes

Common Norse shield
shield shield

Weapons uncommonly seen among the Vikings
Flail weapons

Lief the Skullsplitter's Berserk Warriors, welcome to your new life.