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The ships provided great flexibility and tactical advantages in raids. They could perform highly effective hit-and-run attacks on land. They would quickly approach a target and then leave before a counterstrike could be organized. The dragon heads on the front of the ships projected unhindered brutality. The Vikings tried to paralyze their victims with fear and intimidation. They gained the upper hand through savage violence. If necessary, they would have the Berserk ("bear-sack") in their numbers. That special warrior was draped in a bear hide and given magic mushrooms before the battle. The drug would make him fearless and insanely violent.