Shield (Viking)

The Viking Shield is the special weapon for the Viking.

Uses

Viking shields were made with planks of wood fastened together side by side. It was normally covered in some type of animal skin, with an iron boss in the center. The edge would be rimmed with more hide or iron. The shield was ment to be chewed up as a fight went on, when a warrior struck it with an ax or sword it could be caught in the shield, then it only requires a simple twist to dissarm the enemy. This shield was especially good against arrows. The shield was also used for offensive as well as defensive. The shield was also used for striking, backhanding and raming enemies with the spiked iron boss in the center of the shields.

In Show

The shield was tested against the kanabo. The kanabo managed to break one of the planks off the shield but was damaged itself in process. The kanabo was given the edge for its offensive capability to demolish the shield