Overview
- Ymir Fritz split her powers among nine Titans, each exhibiting distinct abilities.
- Pure Titans, characterized by their insatiable hunger, threaten humanity despite lacking special traits.
- The Founding Titan wields memory and Titan control, playing a pivotal role in the series’ conclusion.
In the early episodes of Attack on Titan, the origins of the Titans remained shrouded in secrecy. As the story unfolded, attention shifted toward Titan Shifters, highlighting their uniqueness compared to Pure Titans and revealing the source of their distinct powers.
The lore disclosed within the series explains that Ymir Fritz, the first Titan, divided her essence into nine Titans, each passed down generations to today’s Shifters. These Titans are endowed with formidable Attack on Titan powers, rendering them exceptional in combat.
Updated on December 23, 2024, by Ritwik Mitra: Recognized among the top shōnen animes, Attack on Titan delivers a captivating narrative woven with moral complexities and profound themes. Characters previously perceived as simplistic often unveil surprising depth, showcasing author Hajime Isayama’s creative brilliance. The series concluded with critically acclaimed episodes, allowing audiences to witness the Nine Titans in action. Both the unique Titans and the Pure Titans play integral roles in the struggle of humanity against these formidable foes, ultimately revealing dark truths about Paradis Island.
12. Pure Titan
No Distinctive Abilities
Debut | Manga Chapter 1/ Anime Episode 1 |
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Past Inheritors | N/A |
Best Fight | Eren’s Attack Titan vs. Pure Titans during the Battle of Trost |
Initially, the mere presence of a Pure Titan was enough to inspire terror among fans. The thought of defeating such monstrous beings without incurring substantial human loss seemed daunting. Even top fighters like Levi and Mikasa found that eliminating a single Titan often required team effort, challenging the notion that one hero could handle a titan alone.
Pure Titans lack any special abilities and rely on their primal hunger, making their relentless pursuit of humans even more terrifying. Although the Survey Corps eventually developed strategies to manage Pure Titans, underestimating them remains a perilous mistake, highlighting the threat they pose despite their absence of Attack on Titan powers.
11. Abnormal Titan
Debut | Manga Chapter 5/ Anime Episode 6 |
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Past Inheritors | N/A |
Best Fight | Survey Corps vs. Rod Reiss’ Abnormal Titan |
Fans were initially amused by the peculiar antics and expressions of Abnormal Titans, but their unpredictability soon proved troubling. With remarkable speed for their size, they present a unique challenge, zigzagging toward their victims and keeping survivors on high alert.
Abnormal Titans exhibit irregular behaviors, which complicate attempts to predict their movements. Those intent on attacking must possess quick reflexes; failing to account for the titan’s erratic behavior can lead to quick fatalities. Successfully navigating this battlefield requires keen awareness and agility.
10. Wall Titan
Imposing Titans Capable of Wall Formation
Debut | Manga Chapter 33/ Anime Episode 25 |
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Past Inheritors | N/A |
Best Fight | Hange Zoe vs. Wall Titans |
The sight of the Wall Titan during the first season’s climax left many fans uneasy, raising questions about its significance. It wasn’t until the series’ conclusion that the true implications unfolded, primarily associated with the ominous Rumbling. This event saw the release of Colossal Titans across the globe, resulting in unprecedented devastation.
Charged with using their Attack on Titan powers, Wall Titans formed the protective barriers around Paradis Island, safeguarding its citizens from external dangers. However, once triggered by Eren, their chaos led to the annihilation of a staggering 80% of the human race. Despite ultimately being thwarted by the surviving forces, the devastation wrought by the Rumbling fundamentally altered the world order within the series.
9. Founding Titan
Mastery Over Titans and Eldians
Debut | Manga Chapter 50/ Anime Episode 27 |
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Past Inheritors | Ymir Fritz, Karl Fritz, Uri Reiss, Freida Reiss, Grisha Yeager & Eren Yeager |
Best Fight | Eren’s Founding Titan vs. Survey Corps/Marley Alliance |
Often regarded as the most formidable of the Nine Titans, the Founding Titan possesses unparalleled authority over others through its screams, enabling it to manipulate minds and memories among Ymir’s descendants. However, wielding this power requires a royal bloodline, limiting its access to a select few.
Though typically bound by the constraints of its royal inheritors, Eren Yeager defies this norm, tapping into the Founding Titan’s abilities without noble heritage. A pivotal moment arises when Eren’s rite of contact with Dina Fritz grants him the power to summon past Titans for assistance.
The Founding Titan emerges late in the series, ultimately orchestrating the catastrophic Rumbling that led to immense loss of life. The finale sees Eren defeated, culminating in the demise of the Founding Titan and a pursuit for closure among humanity’s survivors.
8. Colossal Titan
Powerhouse of Destruction
Debut | Manga Chapter 1/ Anime Episode 1 |
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Past Inheritors | Bertolt Hoover & Armin Arlert |
Best Fight | Armin’s Colossal Titan vs. Eren’s Founding Titan |
However, its colossal size comes at a cost; the Colossal Titan moves sluggishly. The immense energy it expends leads to quick fatigue, making it more suitable for sudden bursts of power rather than prolonged confrontations. This vulnerability leaves it susceptible to the strikes of more agile Titans and skilled users of Vertical Maneuvering Equipment.
7. Armored Titan
Defense Through Hardening
Debut | Manga Chapter 2/ Anime Episode 2 |
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Past Inheritors | Reiner Braun |
Best Fight | Armored Titan vs. Eren’s Attack Titan (Return to Shiganshina arc) |
Boasting robust armor that envelops its body, the Armored Titan is particularly proficient in defense. While other Titans generally demonstrate localized skin hardening, the Armored Titan is wholly encased in hardened skin, enabling it to shed some armor for increased speed when necessary.
The armored hands amplify its offensive capacity, allowing for devastating punches. This titan proved resilient enough to withstand the Colossal Titan’s explosive force without enduring substantial damage, an attribute that makes it a staunch ally in skirmishes.
Initially employed to terrorize residents of Paradis Island, the Armored Titan later turned ally, using its might to counter the Rumbling. Reiner successfully battled numerous previous holders of the War Hammer Titan, lending strength in the climactic encounters against Eren’s Founding Titan, leading to his eventual demise.
6. Attack Titan
Prophetic Abilities
Debut | Manga Chapter 7/ Anime Episode 7 |
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Past Inheritors | Eren Kruger, Grisha Yeager & Eren Yeager |
Best Fight | Attack Titan vs. War Hammer Titan |
With unparalleled strength and agility, the Attack Titan excels in close-range combat. Eren’s possession allowed for significant feats, including overcoming the Armored Titan and lifting massive boulders. However, what sets this Titan apart is its intriguing ability to glimpse the future.
Unlike its counterparts, which can only connect with prior Shifters, the Attack Titan uniquely accesses memories from its anticipated successors, providing glimpses of what lies ahead. This crucial insight becomes instrumental in orchestrating Eren’s grand strategy, culminating in significant developments during the Final Season.
Functioning as a key player, the Attack Titan weaves a web of interconnected events leading to the Rumbling. During the Marley assault on Paradis, it faces the formidable Jaw and Armored Titans, ultimately emerging victorious against the former, before it too succumbs upon the death of the Founding Titan.
5. Female Titan
Control Over Pure Titans & Versatility
Debut | Manga Chapter 22/ Anime Episode 17 |
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Past Inheritors | Annie Leonhart |
Best Fight | Female Titan vs. Eren’s Attack Titan |
Embodied by Annie Leonhart, the Female Titan is renowned for its stamina and tenacity. First introduced when it kept pace with the Survey Corps on horseback, it has the remarkable ability to command Pure Titans via vocalization. However, these Pure Titans will invariably turn on the Female Titan upon arrival.
Furthermore, this titan has the power to harden its skin, enabling effective defense, vertical navigation, and potent strikes. Outside its titan form, Annie displays formidable shielding capabilities with hardened material. Its regeneration and adaptability are defining traits, allowing the Female Titan to mimic skills from other Titans after consuming their remnants.
The Female Titan initially posed a grave threat, defeating several elite members of the Survey Corps. However, her eventual alliance aids in humanity’s survival, particularly during the confrontation against the Yeagerists and in efforts to secure the flight of the remaining forces. Ultimately, the Female Titan contributes to restraining the centipede creature until its demise follows Eren’s fall.
4. Jaw Titan
Agility & Crushing Power
Debut | Manga Chapter 40/ Anime Episode 29 |
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Past Inheritors | Marcel Galliard, Ymir, Porco Galliard & Falco Grice |
Best Fight | Jaw Titan vs. Mid-East Allied Forces |
Compact yet powerful, the Jaw Titan stands approximately five meters tall. Its combination of speed and sharp claws enables it to execute frenetic assaults on larger enemies. Despite its smaller stature, it shines in tactical engagements due to its agility.
Throughout the series, the Jaw Titan’s swift movements allow it to outpace foes and use its size advantage in environments like Titan Forest, showcasing effective evasion and surprise attacks. However, prolonged conflicts can expose its vulnerabilities against bigger Titans.
The Jaw Titan plays crucial roles during confrontations, attempting to deter Eren on Paradis Island and aiding the Armored and Female Titans when under siege. Its final notable appearance involves facilitating the arrival of allies to conclude Eren’s arc, disintegrating upon the Founding Titan’s demise.
3. Beast Titan
Animalistic Traits & Titan Production
Debut | Manga Chapter 34/Anime Episode 26 |
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Past Inheritors | Zeke Yeager & Tom Ksaver |
Best Fight | Beast Titan vs. Survey Corps |
The Beast Titan showcases characteristics from specific animals, evolving with each new inheritor. Zeke’s iteration stands at seventeen meters and resembles an ape, characterized by its strength and acumen for projectiles, such as tossing rocks with impressive precision.
Zeke maximizes the potential of his royal lineage by turning people into Titans through his roar, provided they possess his spinal fluid. This ability operates independently of his titan form, amplifying his strategic advantages.
Consorting with Eren, Zeke’s trajectory shifts dramatically, especially post-Rumbling initiation. Eventually, he faces defeat at the hands of Levi but impacts the ensuing conflict as Eren’s Founding Titan absorbs his essence, culminating in a mutual demise when Eren falls.
2. Cart Titan
Exceptional Stamina & Frequent Transformations
Debut | Manga Chapter 74/ Anime Episode 50 |
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Past Inheritors | Pieck Finger |
Best Fight | Cart Titan vs. Previous Titan Shifters |
Renowned for its impressive endurance, the Cart Titan excels in prolonged operations, often serving as a mobile platform for artillery. Its quadrupedal form grants it agility and speed, allowing for seamless adaptability during combat.
This Titan can maintain its form for extended periods and has the ability to articulate speech, akin to the Beast Titan. Its endurance enables frequent transformations without fatigue, albeit with slower healing abilities compared to other Shifters.
During the climactic battle against Eren, the Cart Titan’s role is critical. Its versatile transformations enable it to grapple with various Titan forms summoned by Eren, and its actions help set the stage for the final confrontation, ultimately vanishing following the demise of the Founding Titan.
1. War Hammer Titan
Mastery of Weapon Creation
Debut | Manga Chapter 101/ Anime Episode 65 |
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Past Inheritors | Lara Tybur & Eren Jeager |
Best Fight | War Hammer Titan vs. Eren’s Attack Titan |
Last but not least, the War Hammer Titan makes a striking entrance, showcasing its unique capability to forge weapons from its hardened skin. Armed with a formidable war hammer, it fights from a distance, creating spikes for combat and manipulating the terrain for strategic advantages.
A distinctive feature is its remote operation—while being controlled from a protective shell, the War Hammer Titan can execute clever attacks from afar. Despite its potential, its screen time remains limited, as it is swiftly defeated, yielding its capabilities to Eren thereafter.
Fans rejoiced to see the War Hammer Titan return during the climactic clash for the fate of the world. Previous iterations aided Eren amidst his conflicts against the Survey Corps and other Titan Shifters. However, like all Titans, its essence fades with the demise of the Founding Titan, ending a significant chapter in the brutal saga of Attack on Titan.
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