Vinland Saga, a captivating tale of war, ambition, and personal growth, features a diverse cast of characters, each possessing unique strengths and abilities. Among these warriors, one stands out as the pinnacle of power and prowess. Join us as we explore the depths of Vinland Saga to uncover the identity of the mightiest character in terms of sheer power.
Thorkell
Thorkell can’t quite match Thors in sheer skill, and he has actually lost to Thors before. Still, Thorkell is Vinland Saga‘s most physically powerful character of all, a titan of war who can seize a hefty log and throw it at the enemy from dozens of meters away. Not even a whole crew of ordinary men working together could do that.
Thorkell’s bone-crushing strength and sheer love of violence make him a terrifying foe in battle. He is a whirlwind of axes, slicing and tossing aside countless armored soldiers with impunity. In fact, Thorkell is concerned that no one in medieval Europe can properly challenge him, so he was happy when Thorfinn proved a worthy challenger.
Ragnar
For most of Canute’s life, Ragnar serves as his advisor and guardian. He manages to keep Canute safe, despite multiple assassination attempts and threats against the young prince, proving that he is cunning and diligent.
While Ragnar is not given many opportunities to show off his skills in combat, he was likely an excellent warrior during his prime, given the high rank he achieved in King Sweyn’s court. Even though he is killed in a trap laid by Askeladd’s men, he has the strength to stay alive for many minutes after being stabbed, which is a testament to his toughness and the strength of his will.
Bjorn
Bjorn is the longest-serving and most loyal of Askeladd’s followers. He rose to his role as second in command of Askeladd’s crew through his combination of strength, toughness, and skill in battle.
While not the most clever of Askeladd’s crew, Bjorn makes up for his lack of cunning with his sheer physical strength. When he eats berserker mushrooms, he enters “berserker mode” and becomes even more dangerous, as seen when he fights off almost 10 of his former crewmates single-handedly. Even after he is mortally wounded, he manages to stay alive for days through the sheer force of his will so that he can have Askeladd kill him in a duel, thereby allowing him to gain entrance to Valhalla.
Thorfinn
What Thorfinn lacks in natural talent he makes up for with hard work and determination. By the end of season 1, Thorfinn is a seasoned warrior with dozens of kills under his belt and he has the potential to become as strong as his father, Thors. Thorfinn is skilled with his short swords and highly agile, allowing him to overcome most opponents with quick, calculated strikes. In his first fight against Thorkell, he manages to wound the hulking Viking multiple times and escapes, even after taking a vicious pummelling. Then, in their second duel, he learns from his earlier mistakes and manages to survive long enough until he can lure Thorkell in close before delivering a knockout blow. While he never manages to defeat Askeladd in a duel, Thorfinn is still a dangerous warrior who possesses skills that far exceed the abilities of most Vikings his age.
Thors
Although he dies early on in the series, Thors is, without a doubt, the strongest Viking in Vinland Saga. In just a few short episodes, he demonstrates a level of skill and strength that no other character has come close to touching.
In the opening episode, he takes down an entire ship of enemy warriors by himself. Then, in his fight against Askeladd and his crew, he defeats multiple crewmembers with his bare hands, including a berserk Bjorn. In a flashback later in the series, Thorkell reveals that Thors was able to block a blow from his ax with ease, further underscoring his incredible strength. Whether he is wielding a sword or using his fists, Thors is undoubtedly the strongest character in the series.
Einar
After Askeladd’s death, Thorfinn ended up a slave farmhand on Ketil’s farm in Denmark. After a few years there, he met a new slave named Einar, who was captured in England after his mother and beloved little sister were killed.Einar felt overwhelmed at first, as expected, but then he got used to the work and worked his way to his freedom. He used his impressive strength to chop down trees and remove their stumps, allowing him and Thorfinn to create a wheat field and sell their crop yields.
Thorgil
Ketil’s younger son Olmar is all talk, and he can’t even bring himself to strike an unarmed slave, nor should he. Meanwhile, Olmar’s thuggish older brother, Thorgil, is a huge and tough young man who identifies strongly with the warrior lifestyle, similar to Thorkell, Garm, and Bjorn.
Thorgil often disturbs his father with his “might makes right” attitude and selfish ways, but it’s not easy to prove him wrong. If anyone crosses Thorgil, they’ll have a fight on their hands, with or without a weapon, Thorgil can overpower almost anyone and enjoy it.
