The bat-shapen archaic rudder of a ship is used as a club in the story of the Sons of Arngrim.
The "spear" plays no particular part in Saxo: even Woden's spear Gungne is not prominent.
"Bows and arrows" are not often spoken of, but archer heroes, such as Toki, Ane Bow-swayer, and Orwar-Odd, are known.

Slings and stones are used.
The shield, of all defensive armour, is far the most prominent.

They were often painted with devices, such as Hamlet's shield, Hildiger's Swedish shield.

Dr.Vigfusson has shown the importance of these painted shields in the poetic history of the Scandinavians.
A red shield is a signal of peace.

Shields are set round ramparts on land as round ships at sea.
"Mail-coats" are worn.