Bjorn made lots of mistakes in his life but he never stopped fighting to protect Ragnar's ambition. When Bjorn died, Gunhild said the people would never see a man like him again, naming him the true King of Norway, and she was also right. If he had combined his skills with a little bit of compassion, he would have been more powerful than Bjorn. He was charismatic and smart, and managed to gain the power to rule Kattegat, and even declare himself a God - and then to find a way to rise to power with the Rus Vikings as well. Related: 10 Ways Ivar The Boneless Got Worse & Worse In Vikings
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He knew how to turn bad situations to his advantage, like when he was besieged in York. Ivar was a resilient survivor just like Ragnar. The saddest part is that he was cruel and selfish, so whatever gains he made, he guarded them fiercely and many people died because of it. He understood that Ubbe stood no chance of leading the Great army, so he let him fail, then took the chance to prove himself. He was also a liar who knew how to get whatever he wanted by invoking a mixture of pity and love from other people.
He had to work harder than the rest of Ragnar's sons to become the powerful man he was but when he finally learned, he became the best. Everyone underestimated him and he knew it, so he used it to his advantage. Ivar was terrifying and cruel, but a weak man he was not. In the end, he found what all of Ragnar's sons would have hoped for. When he finally took his own path, he was resilient and patient, surviving greater threats than Ragnar and the rest of his brothers. When his side lost the battle in Kattegat, he accepted his fate and went to England where he finally got the land Ragnar failed to get. Ubbe was simply the best of Ragnar's sons but not the most powerful because he lost his birthright to his little brother. He was also a great diplomat that would exploit any avenue for peace to reign over war, like when he chose to fight Frodo himself rather than send everyone to war. He was also a good explorer, but he wouldn't allow his people to die because of a piece of land even if he rightly earned it like in Greenland. He was a good fighter, but he didn't enjoy cruelty and bloodshed. It was his strong will to fight for the right thing. His power wasn't just in the sword or in the ax alone. If Vikings had a hero, then it would be Ubbe. Had he desired power, he may have gained more of it, but he simply seemed uninterested. However, when it came to decision-making, Hvitserk wasn't the smartest person. He was a great fighter and no opponent could best him in battle, except Ubbe, once. He never cared who was in charge, and Ivar knew that and exploited him most of his life. Unlike Bjorn and Ivar, however, Hvitserk wasn't a strong-willed person - and this is why he was never particularly powerful. He loved all of his brothers despite the conflicts that arose between them, and he always tried to do the right thing. Hvitserk wasn't a charismatic leader nor the smartest son of Ragnar but he was loyal to the family. Related: 10 Unpopular Opinions About Vikings, According To Reddit He was prouder of Bjorn in the end than he was of Ivar although he had spent more time fighting alongside the latter. "Farewell, my brother.the Valkyrie summon you home," Hvitserk said as he watched Bjorn die. Most people judge Hvitserk in the same category as Ivar but that is not fair, Hvitserk is more of a follower than a truly terrible person. However, his arrogance was his downfall, and his early death means he never had the chance to grow into real power. He never gave up easily, which is why he was still trying to get revenge on Ivar even with an ax in his abdomen.
As a fighter, Sigurd was just as good as Ubbe and Hvitserk. If he had stayed alive longer, Sigurd could have gained more power, as he seemed to be physically and emotionally strong. He admonished his mother for ignoring Siggy and saw Ivar for the monster he would become. He had grown up with little parental care, but he was strong and seemingly one of the most compassionate of Ragnar's sons. Sigurd showed that he had some real potential as a passionate leader - and he was the first person to suggest that the Great Army be formed to avenge Ragnar Lothbrok. Aslaug seemed to forget all about Sigurd the moment Ivar was born, leading him to become self-sufficient and capable.
When Sigurd was born with the "snake in the eye" as foretold, he seemed like he would be Aslaug's favorite son, but he wasn't.
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