Overview of Levi’s Confrontations with the Beast Titan
- Levi employs surprise tactics to decisively overcome the Beast Titan on two separate occasions.
- His extraordinary speed and agility play a crucial role in him outmaneuvering and defeating Zeke.
- By executing relentless and rapid assaults, Levi secures his victories over Zeke’s formidable Titan form.
Zeke’s Beast Titan is primarily designed for long-range combat, using his immense strength to hurl boulders at his foes, causing widespread destruction. In contrast, the skilled Levi Ackerman, known as Humanity’s Strongest Soldier, relies on his exceptional agility and combat skills to confront this Titan. Throughout the series, Levi engages the Beast Titan in three fights; however, only two of these encounters are notable in terms of strategy.
Element of Surprise
Crucial to Levi’s success against the Beast Titan is his ability to capitalize on surprise. In both encounters, he catches Zeke off-guard, disrupting the Beast Titan’s defense and giving Levi the upper hand.
First Encounter: Shiganshina District
The initial confrontation occurs on a hill near the Shiganshina District. The Beast Titan, perched above, hurls massive boulders toward the Survey Corps, flanked by numerous large Titans. A direct assault is unfeasible due to the Titan’s vantage point.
Erwin Jaeger devises a strategic maneuver, instructing Levi to circumnavigate the Titans and use them as cover. Concurrently, Erwin directs the remaining troops to engage the Beast Titan and create a distraction. In the chaos, Levi slips through the cover, concealed by smoke and Zeke’s focus on the assault, allowing him to approach within striking distance.
Within moments, Levi launches his attack, swiftly incapacitating the Beast Titan in under a minute.
Second Encounter: Titan Forest
The second battle takes place in the Titan Forest where Levi is trying to subdue Zeke, who has just turned his squad into Titans using his Founding Titan powers. This tactic initially appears advantageous for Zeke, as it overwhelms Levi with foes that have been his trusted comrades.
However, Levi quickly overcomes the emotional turmoil of facing his transformed allies. With determination, he eliminates the Titans and swiftly pursues Zeke. The contrast between Levi’s agility and Zeke’s newfound predicament within the dense forest—preventing the Beast Titan from effectively utilizing his abilities—set the stage for another quick victory for Levi.
“Whatever gave you the idea that you could get away from me? Did you think you could get me to hesitate by turning my men into Titans? Do you have any idea how many of our own we’ve had to kill already?” – Levi Ackerman, Season 4; Episode 14
Levi’s Speed and Agility
Levi’s unmatched speed and agility further bolster his effectiveness in combat against any Titan, including the Beast Titan. His mastery of the 3D Maneuver Gear gives him unparalleled mobility, allowing him to traverse the battlefield with agility that outmatches any opponent.
Navigating Shiganshina
One of the principal challenges when using the 3D Maneuver Gear is finding solid objects to anchor cables. However, in locations like Shiganshina, where numerous Titans stand in a line, Levi takes full advantage of this layout. He seamlessly maneuvers through the dense pack, launching his attacks with precision while remaining airborne.
Once Zeke realizes Levi’s proximity, he attempts to counter with his long arms, but Levi counters with his signature rolls, delivering critical strikes that incapacitate the Beast Titan within moments.
Adapting in the Titan Forest
The second battleground—the Titan Forest—advantageously suited Levi’s fighting style while severely restricting Zeke’s capabilities. Thick trees provided Levi with multiple pathways to accelerate his movements and attack without hindrance. Conversely, Zeke struggled due to the compact environment, which obstructed his large frame and prevented him from using his throwing ability.
Ultimately, throughout both engagements, Levi’s ability to maintain rapid, unforeseen attacks was instrumental in defeating the Beast Titan. He harnessed his unique advantages in speed and tactical surprise to ensure his successful confrontations with Zeke.
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