Warrior Maidens are a must have and I get them as soon as I find them. They've got this long distance attack that can pretty much wipe out an entire enemy stack if you have enough of them. They also have a healing ability that is pretty strong. Their attack is decent as well.
Agreed on the Slingers. I usually replace them as soon as I can. Haven't tried the Jotun yet but I might with my next play through.
When I have an all Viking army, they are:
Beserkers - I like because of the run ability and the double hit. They can be major tanks in higher numbers.
Jarls - mainly for the additional turn ability, which I usually give to the Berserkers. The cry ability is hilarious. Follow that with cleave and it's one more enemy ground into dust.
Soothsayer - the charming of an enemy stack is brilliant and better than hypnosis because everyone can attack them. With the attack rune, their base attack can make a good dent in an enemy stack.
Warrior Maidens - for all the reasons stated above.
Skalds - for both the blessing and the curses. Yeah, they're kind of weak in the attack unless they also apply the pain mirror ability. If the enemy unit is also cursed, that usually means the end of them.
I keep Vikings and Axe-throwers in reserve and switch them out when one of the other stacks is weakened from a hard battle and I'm nowhere near where I can get more.
Hope that helps.
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