they make him look cool but completely unrealistic he was basically just barely out of puberty - IRL he would not have the strenght needed to beat the men almost twice his weight and muscle mass . things just don´t work like that . i´m not saying skinnier or smaller fighter could not beat a big one but this is too much . hvitsverks actor would get slapped and destroyed by a lot of men in this video . when you look at bjorns actor or rollo you can believe they strike fear and they have commanding presence , hvitsverk is like an angry little chihuahua compared to those two .
People keep saying Bjorn was the better fighter, which is something i really disagree with. Because while i agree that Bjorn was the most experienced, Hvitserk was the best fighter among the brothers. Bjorn had experience, Hvitserk had TALENT. Hvitserk didn't have the benefit of being personally trained by Rollo, yet he's still downing mobs left and right. Ivar is the only other brother that had a smile and laughed while fighting. The difference is that Hvitserk enjoyed the fight, while Ivar enjoyed the pain and suffering. Bjorn and Ubbe were direct, no-nonsense in their combat, they try to kill as fast as possible. Hvitserk had the flair because he had the talent to pull it off. He was fast, efficient and stylish in his combat. And we all know Ivar was an absolute madlad, literally would try to kill his opponents in the most painful way possible. Others would strike a killing blow and leave them on the ground to bleed out, while Ivar would repeatedly stab a dude even when there are still more enemies around him.
Absolutely agreed. Only thing Bjorn had that Hvitserk didn't was killing a bear in terms of feats. Only Rollo and perhaps Heahmund would have had a clear advantage on Rollo and that's because Rollo was just absurd in the show: Easily beating Floki even before Borg joined in, easily kills one eye, matches Borg in one quick encounter and completely disarms him immediately in another, beats down (admittedly) drug addled Ragnar. Beyond Rollo, even a Heahmund would struggle or be even with Hvitserk. The guy spent the latter half of his appearances doubting himself when he was in the top echelon of fighters shown.
Hvitserk looks really uncoordinated at times, yes is loves bloodshed and fighting but he is much smaller and weaker than Bjorn. Bjorn is just too strong too fast and too experience for any of his brothers to compete with him. I always felt like Ubbe and Hvitserk have more plot armor than anything else, they are quite vulnerable when fighting and the only reason nobody exploits that is because they are main characters.
@hw4halbmenschhalbtier726 he's not uncoordinated he's literally dancing on his feet both cos of his style - he's light and fast rather than big and strong - and because he enjoys the fight that much is clear he enjoys his skill rather than the actual kill.
@@hw4halbmenschhalbtier726 because bjorn is built like Rollo , big strong and brave . Rollo trained him and he beat rollo in street . I bet that was a real proud moment for rollo
Hvitserk is truly the quintessential warrior. In a way, he's even better than Bjorn, given that Bjorn has been trained since childhood by Ragnar and Rollo. Hvitsertk hasn't been trained by anyone, he has a natural talent for fighting. I really love his split personality: outside of combat, he's a quiet person who doesn't talk much compared to his brothers, but once the fight starts, he goes into berserker mode and becomes a killing machine that really enjoys fighting. I think that's why he joined Ivar rather than Ubbe. Even if he preferred Ubbe, he didn't want to become a farmer like him, he wanted to continue looting and fighting, and that's what Ivar promised him. The Ivar/Hvitsertk duo, regardless of the arguments they had along the way, was the perfect duo. Ivar implemented brilliant strategies which were applied by great warriors like Hvitserk
That's a good take. And I believe that's why they showed many scenes of him fighting to show that real warrior side of him, as well as to juxtaposition his druggie phase. He definitely was an interesting character to me. I just wonder if he really ended up living his days as a Christian, cause that life is a total 360 from his past life and actions.
If he hadn’t been so consumed with addiction and grief, and been so trauma bonded with Ivar, Hvitserk could’ve taken Norway for himself in time. He fights like a wounded wolf. Watching battle scenes in this show is always exhilarating but seeing Hvitserk fight pulls me to the edge of my seat.
Just so you know, this is my favorite style. He fights like an insane, crazed, blood-hungry lunatic with limitless energy and power. Only a son of Ragnar could fight like that.
But he's younger and so less experimented, i think that he would be a better warrior than Bjorn at Bjorn's age. He's so savage, and live to kill. He got this bloodlust, a real berserker
Hvitserk was criminally underused and slept on in this show. He had flashes of them possibly giving him a interesting arc, but for every step forward they would take with him they’d take 2 back. He ended up basically being the side kick in every storyline. But by pure skill, I think he was the best fighter of the sons of Ragnar. Björn and Ubbe were more physically imposing, but Hvitserk is honestly more impressive than either despite appearing to be the physically smallest of the siblings (except maybe Sigurd) I honestly think his body count in the last season probably surpassed even prime Ragnar. Man was a menace the entire time he spent in England in the show
Hvitserk didn’t get a lot of persistent screen time in S6 but he’s truly a very good fighter and saved Ivar’s ass more than 1 times In S5 he killed the son of Björn, S6 killed lagherta and wessex’s leader army which save Ivar from a certain defeat. Everytime Hvitserk is fighting he will always create consequences
Bjorn and Ubbe were no-nonsense fighters and went straight for the killig blow, Hvitserk danced around the battlefield because he had the agility, talent and reflexes to pull it off and Ivar was an absolute psychopath that would keep stabbing a dead guy despite being surrounded by dozens of enemies. I love how even their fighting styles show off their personality in some way. Really cool.
Hvitserk is the best fighter among brothers.He represents the fighting spirit of Ragnar and talent.Oh yes Hvitserk has talent in fighting like a hunter wolf!
@@jammypacks4504 He's better than ubbe for sure, he beats ubbe mid-high diff... however him and Bjorn are roughly equals, Bjorn may win through experience but hvitserk is much more talented and probably has much more potential than the 2 greatest fighters heahmund and rollo if he hasn't already surpassed them.
100% like people shit on hvitserk so much but he would have taken over the world if didn’t turn into an addict. Bjorn had more training & experience but hvitserk had TALENT he was dancing in the battlefield
To the people who say Bjorn would beat Hvisterk, the only feat I see from Bjorn being above Hvitserk is killing a bear, beyond that? Hvitserk was one of the absolute top fighters in the show. Only Rollo would have a clear advantage on him as that guy had an advantage on everyone when he was in Sly One mode, guy was relentless and it's a wonder drug addled Ragnar was able to keep up with him in the hitting match like he did.
Yeah he is faster and more skilled in combat moves. But Bjorn is a wiser fighter and stronger. Very hard to predict. Blocking Bjorns strikes is probably not pleasant.
100% people shit on hvisterk so much but he just danced on the battlefield. bjorn had more trainings & experience but hvitserk would have taken over the world if he didn’t turn into an addict
The sloppiness in his fighting is pretty damn real. The way he kind of prances and shows the emotion is crazy. Also the fact that he still takes damage and isn't just killing everyone makes it feel so much more real
I swear Hvitserk fights like he’s on Psycho-Jet 24/7. Uber chad. This might be a hot take but I think he’s the best fighter of Aslaugs children. There’s a fantastic debate for Ubbe as well but I think Hvitserk just has that primal rage. Ubbe is smart as hell but I feel like he’d get overwhelmed. No way either of em could take Bjorn tho.
What I like the most about his fighting style is that you can feel how exhausting a real fight is. The choregraphy may have flaws yes but the chaotic ambiance and his berserk attitude make all this feel so real !
From my perspective Hvitserk is a Berserker, who thrives on a battlefield. It's almost the only place for him to unleash all his deamons and rage to somehow make it up for all the sorrow and pain he's been through. Being his own enemy himself, every fight is fight for his true self. Fierce, dark yet so loyal. Fave character!
Myyy God!!! He fights with such ferocity just like He's possessed by a demon of war!!! 🤯🤯🤯 I don't get it why His enemies aren't afraid of him more than Ivar 🤯🤯🤯 Hvitserk is soooo underrated in this tv show... He definetly deserves more recognition!!! All props to Hvitserk!!!
I think it's cause Ivar is not only louder but monstrously evil in a way. Hvitserk was very dangerous in battle due to his skill. But off the battlefield he's was more calm and less unpredictable unlike ivar. Hvitserk loves the fighting while ivar loves the pain and suffering of others. You'd fear hvitserk on the battlefield but you'll fear ivar on AND off the battlefield. Dude threw an axe at his own brother out of nowhere (I get the aslaug comment got to him but I just don't think it warranted that reaction personally) killing him in cold blood in front of everyone and then proceeds like nothing happened. Ivar proves time and time again how vicous and evil and downright vindictive he can be even off the battlefield. Ivar is considered a leader due to his loudness while hvitserk is quieter and not demanding attention to be on him
they were afraid of Ivar's mind not really physically..although scary when he kills on the ground like a snake toward its victims... Ivar was intelligent and full of rage
Ragnar's most skilled son on the field, Bjorn was just brute strength, Ivar was cunning and smart, Ubba was just adventurous but didn't have killer instinct.
I felt bad when he was in his depressed addiction phase and talked about how he hadn't achieved anything in life. He was always electric on the battlefield and at one point was the iron fist of Ivar's regime. He accomplished a lot.
I just started Vikings this year and recently just finished it by far as fighters go.. the moment Hvitserk was introduced, I instantly fell in love with the character. His development was relatable and seeing hime climb above the impossible was fulfilling.. Such great writing.. could have been better in my opinion. But still amazing nonetheless. All things aside........ Hvitserk is a FUCKING SAVAGE!! The way he engages battle is ferocious and swift.. taking everything head on.. no regrets.. enduring every moment with pure adrenaline.... blessed with the highest thirst for bloodshed, amongst the Sons of Ragnar, by the Gods. So many honorable mentions..... Bishop Heahmund, Warrior of Christ.. Queen Largatha, the Greatest Shield Maiden.. Bjorn Ironside, the True King of Norway.. Rollo, the Great Warrior.. and last but certainly not least.. Lord Aethelwulf of Wessex...
The way he scaled that wall, he’s the best fighter on this show. Great actor, the way he screams and yells is enough to make the other guy say “oh shit I messed up” 🤣
Berserker for sure wether is long sword shield,axe and shield, long sword,axe, and sword and shield man was deadly on the field and that scream that’s a scream you can hear rattling on the battlefields of valhalla
Hvitserk im Blutrausch. Er war immer ein sehr guter Kämpfer.Leider hat er im Leben öfter den Boden unter den Füßen verloren 😮😢.Gute Wahl für diesen Charakter ❤
This may be because its been a while since I've seen Ragnar and Rollo fight but I truly believe he is the greatest warrior we got to see in the series and I feel that he was only going to get better had we seen more of him
I love that the writers got his mannerisms while in combat correct. Halfdan Ragnarsson aka Hvitserk was afflicted by witchcraft known as Hels Wrath. There were several times in history he became engulfed with intense rage even engaging in combat against his brother Sigurd and Ivar, nearly killing them both. In history he was arguably the most fearsome of all ragnars sons.