Discover the Ultimate Guide to the 11 Titan Types in Attack On Titan

The monsters known as Titans in Attack on Titan play a crucial role in the popular anime series. They serve as the main antagonistic force that Eren and his friends must protect the world from. These Titans exhibit different characteristics and can be classified into various types. This diversity adds to their appeal, ranging from mindless Pure Titans to the more sophisticated Titan shifters like the Female Titan.

Within the context of the series, the Attack on Titan Titans are undeniably formidable. The show has witnessed numerous devastating losses caused by these Titans, such as the tragic death of Eren's mother Carla. As the series progresses, more information about the monsters and their abilities has been revealed, making the Titan threat even more terrifying. Certain Titan Types, like the Colossal Titan, possess the power to cause widespread destruction. The pinnacle of this threat occurs when Eren fuses with the Founding Titan, triggering the catastrophic event known as the Rumbling. This article will delve into each type of Titan in Attack on Titan, explaining their characteristics and how they function within the show.

What Are Titans In Attack On Titan?

In Attack on Titan, it is revealed that Titans have a singular purpose of seeking out and devouring humans, despite not needing human flesh for sustenance. The majority of these monstrous humanoids exhibit little to no signs of intelligence, making them susceptible to trickery and deception. However, there are exceptions in the form of certain mysterious Abnormal Titans and the immensely powerful Nine Titans. These Titans possess the ability to strategize, detect traps, and gain an advantage in battle. It is worth mentioning that various types of Titans were involved in the Great Titan War, a result of civil wars that occurred in the kingdom of Eldia over 1,700 years ago.

Furthermore, Titans also differ in their reactions to pain. While some remain unaffected by excruciating injuries, others express their agony through screams and writhing. Although most Titans share common physical traits such as enlarged heads and large mouths, the nature of their teeth can vary. The conclusion of the Attack on Titan manga delivers a shocking blow, as Eren meets his demise when his head is separated from his spine with a single strike. Following Eren's death and Ymir's decision to relinquish her power, all Titans revert back to their human forms, causing the species to become dormant.

Pure Titans

Pure Titans, also known as Muku no Kyojin, are a type of Titan ranging from two to 15 meters tall. They bear a resemblance to humans but come in different enlarged forms. The majority of Titans seen in both the manga and anime fall into this category. The defining characteristic of Pure Titans is their lack of cognitive abilities, making them mindless and prone to attacking humans indiscriminately. Their sheer numbers, immense strength, and massive size make them a significant threat.

Since their emergence, Pure Titans have been utilized as weapons of war by Eldia in the past and currently by Marley. The only way to kill them is by slashing the nape of their neck with two swords. One notable example of a Pure Titan is Bean, a humanoid Titan who made its first appearance during the breach of Trost District's gates by the colossal Titan. Bean, along with another Titan, was kept alive for experimentation purposes in order to gain a better understanding of their nature and weaknesses.

Abnormal Titans

The Abnormal Titans are a peculiar breed of Titans that exhibit uncommon behavior and intelligence, enabling them to execute unexpected maneuvers during combat. These Titans often disregard humans in their vicinity and instead gravitate towards strategic locations to maximize the damage they can inflict. They possess remarkable abilities such as leaping, running, speed-walking, and in some rare cases, even communicating in human language. One instance of an Abnormal Titan's cognitive and linguistic capabilities is documented in the diary of Ilse Langnar, who encountered a hesitant Titan amidst a devastating expedition massacre.

Upon discovering the diary, Hange Zoë and other members of Levi's squad unveil a startling revelation: the Titan addressed Ilse as "Lady Ymir," mistakenly believing her to be the enigmatic Founder Ymir Fritz from Attack on Titan, while showing immense deference towards her. Ilse, perplexed by the notion that a Titan could possess human-like emotions, grows increasingly frustrated in her attempts to communicate. Tragically, her efforts culminate in the Titan crushing her skull while shedding tears. The existence of Abnormal Titans compels humans to adopt a more nuanced perspective when dealing with these creatures, understanding that not all Titans are mindless killers driven solely by a desire to consume human flesh. Another notable example of an Abnormal Titan is Connie Springer's mother, who assumed Titan form in Ragako village and hauntingly uttered the words, "welcome home."

The Nine Titans

The Nine Titans in Attack on Titan possess incredible power, as they have absorbed fragments of Ymir's powers. These Titans have been passed down through the Eldians for almost 2,000 years since Ymir's death. Among these Titans are the Armored, Colossal, and Female Titans, which are some of the most iconic in the series. Each of the nine Titans has its own name and unique abilities, but they all have the ability to transform into their inherited Titan at will. What sets them apart is their ability to retain human intelligence even after transformation, and they have advanced Titan abilities such as targeted regeneration and accelerated healing.

Additionally, the height of each of the Nine Titans varies greatly in their Titan form. For example, the Cart and Jaw Titans are 4 and 5 meters tall respectively, while the Colossal Titan is a towering 60 meters. These heights remain consistent for all inheritors of the Titans. However, if someone happens to possess two or more Titan powers, they may find themselves being overpowered by one over the other. A prime example of this is Eren, the villainous lead in Attack on Titan, who possessed both the 13-meter Founding Titan and the 15-meter Attack Titan. However, his eventual Titan form was 15 meters.

Founding Titan

The Founding Titan, also referred to as Progenitor Titan and the Coordinate, is the initial and most powerful among all Titan forms. It possesses the unique ability to create and control other Titans, as well as alter the memories and bodies of the Subjects of Ymir through its "Coordinate" Ability. While Eren currently possesses the Founding Titan, historically, only members of the royal family have been able to harness its power. This Titan exhibits various capabilities, such as titan creation and control, memory manipulation, and telepathic communication.

Unintentionally, Eren used the power to command other Titans in an effort to protect Mikasa, while an Eldian king utilized anatomical manipulation to render the Subjects of Ymir immune to a rampant epidemic. Standing at a height of 13 meters, the Founding Titan has the potential to grow even taller when fully utilizing its abilities. In the War for Paradis Arc, Jean journeys to the head of the Founding Titan and detonates explosives wrapped around its neck, leading to the complete severance of the Titan and the Source of all living matter.

Armored Titan

Reiner Braun's Armored Titan towers at a height of 15 meters, bearing a striking resemblance to the renowned WWE Superstar Brock Lesnar. Its formidable appearance is adorned with thick, impenetrable plates that encompass its entire body, serving as a natural shield against a wide array of external assaults, ranging from cannon barrages to steel blades and even the agile vertical maneuvering equipment. This unparalleled defensive strength establishes the Armored Titan as the most impregnable among all the Titan variants. Furthermore, these Titans from Attack on Titan possess the ability to fortify their limbs, transforming them into razor-sharp claws. However, the Armored Titan harbors a weakness in the unarmored sections of its joints and is susceptible to high-powered weaponry, exemplified by the Mid-East Allied Forces' artillery. Ultimately, in the climactic War for Paradis arc, Reiner's Armored Titan form dissipates as all Eldian Pure Titans are restored to their human state.

Attack Titan

The Attack Titan, which remained in Eren's possession until his death and served as his default Titan form, has the unique ability to receive memories from both past and future inheritors. Zeke Yeager refers to this power as "the power to transcend time." Surprisingly, this power allowed Eren to manipulate his own father, Grisha, and ultimately lead to his own Titan creation. However, these memories only provide a partial glimpse into the future and the lives of future Attack Titan inheritors, preventing a complete understanding of the bigger picture. In terms of appearance, the Attack Titan stands at 15 meters tall, possessing a highly muscular physique and fleshless jaws. It is worth noting that unlike the other Nine Titans, the Attack Titan has not been confirmed to possess any unique abilities on its own, although it can acquire the hardening ability through a specialized serum.

Beast Titan

Taking on a monstrous appearance, the Beast Titan is noticeably larger than its counterparts and exhibits various animalistic traits that vary based on the user. Throughout Attack on Titan's Season 2 opening, the Beast Titan is depicted showcasing characteristics commonly found in elks, birds, bulls, and wolves, while Zeke Yeager's Titan takes on an ape-like form. An intriguing fact is that Falco's transformation into a Titan was facilitated by the use of Zeke's spinal fluid, resulting in his Jaw Titan acquiring falcon-like qualities similar to the Beast Titan. Additionally, Zeke's Beast Titan possesses an impressive ability to hurl objects with exceptional accuracy and destructive power, as demonstrated in the battle of Shiganshina District where the majority of the Survey Corps was decimated by his onslaught of boulders. Furthermore, due to his royal bloodline, Zeke's Beast Titan holds the ability to transform Subjects of Ymir into Pure Titans.

Cart Titan

The Cart Titan is known for its exceptional endurance, surpassing that of Pure Titans and other Nine Titans. This allows it to engage in prolonged missions without the need for rest. Additionally, its unique ability to resist absorption enables the Cart Titan to maintain its formidable form and utilize various armaments such as battle armor, mobile machine gun platforms, and cargo packs. Unlike most bipedal Titans, the Cart Titan assumes a quadrupedal stance, which may limit its ability to walk upright in human form. While it may have relatively weaker defenses and slower regenerative abilities compared to other Titans, it compensates with remarkable speed similar to the Jaw Titan. Notably, the Cart Titan displayed its swiftness during the Battle of Shiganshina, where it caught Levi, a member of the renowned and powerful Ackerman family, off guard while defeating Zeke and Reiner.

Colossal Titan

The users of the largest Titan type, known as the Colossal Titan, have the capability to harness the energy generated during their transformation to produce various effects. For example, when Bertolt attacked Trost District, his transformation caused a powerful gust of wind. Moreover, the Colossal Titan can create a dense cloud of dust and debris, resulting in the fatalities of numerous members of the Survey Corps during the Battle of Shiganshina District. Additionally, true to its name, the Colossal Titan is renowned for its immense size and physical strength, demonstrated by its ability to knock down the outer gate of Wall Maria with a single kick.

Furthermore, the Colossal Titan possesses a unique skill to manipulate the steam emitted from its body. This allows it to burn and repel nearby attacks. In a final confrontation against Armin and Mikasa, Eren's Titan form engages in a close-quarters combat with Armin's Colossal Titan form. Although Eren surpasses Armin in terms of physical and strategic capabilities, Armin successfully immobilizes him long enough for Mikasa to enter his Titan's mouth and deliver a fatal blow, bidding him farewell with a kiss.

Female Titan

The Female Titan possesses the ability to attract Pure Titans through a scream-based power, similar to the Founding Titan and Zeke's Beast Titan. Annie Leonhart utilized this ability to gather Titans on Paradis Island when Wall Maria was breached in Attack on Titan. However, there is a drawback to this attraction ability as the Titans that are drawn towards the Female Titan tend to attack and consume its body. This can be mitigated by using vertical maneuvering equipment.

In addition, the Female Titan is recognized for its remarkable endurance and agility. It can voluntarily harden its skin, rendering blades made of ultrahard steel ineffective upon contact. Notably, Annie has the capability to exit her Titan's nape and encase herself in a hardened crystal cocoon for protective purposes. During the 57th Exterior Scouting Mission Arc, Mikasa successfully severs the Female Titan's fingers, enabling Eren to dismantle the Titan form. However, Levi intervenes and halts the merging process.

Jaw Titan

As the name suggests, the Jaw Titan, one of the Titan types in Attack on Titan, is known for its formidable jaws that can effortlessly tear through almost anything. Despite being considered the weakest among the Titan Shifters, it possesses the ability to catch the Nine Titans off-guard and inflict severe damage on armored opponents by crushing them between its powerful jaws. The users of the Jaw Titan exhibit remarkable speed and agility, particularly in environments like the Titan Forests, often surprising even the other Nine Titans. However, the manifestation of the jaw slightly varies among different users. For instance, Ymir only has hardened teeth, whereas Falco and Marcel possess hardened, armored masks and bulletproof jaw plating. In addition, Falco’s Jaw Titan can sprout wings and a tail, enabling it to fly while carrying individuals on its body.

War Hammer Titan

The War Hammer Titan, currently possessed by Eren in Attack on Titan, possesses the ability to create and manipulate structures made of hardened Titan flesh. These structures can be transformed into spikes and blades with serrated edges, making them powerful weapons. However, it is advised by Theo Magath to use the War Hammer Titan's structural hardening in moderation to avoid depleting the user's stamina. What sets the War Hammer Titan apart from the rest of the Nine is its unique ability to detach its control center from its nape and connect it to the Titan and the host using a long cable of flesh. Additionally, the War Hammer Titan has the capability to emerge from its transformation without its operator inside its nape, a trait that is not found in the other Nine Titans in Attack on Titan.

What is Known About Attack On Titan's Final Season

The conclusion of Attack on Titan season 4, which will air in Fall 2023, will mark the end of Eren's story. Throughout its 88 episodes, the anime has largely remained faithful to the manga, with minimal deviations. Only 5 chapters from the manga are yet to be adapted, and it is expected that the fourth part of the Final Season will cover them.

In the final episode, viewers can anticipate the resolution of the intense conflict between the Marleyan/Eldian resistance and Eren's formidable army of Wall Titans, which was introduced in the gripping last episode. While it remains uncertain whether Attack on Titan: Final Season, Part 4 will adhere to the source material, there is speculation among fans that the anime may present an alternative ending to the controversial conclusion of the manga. Regardless of the direction the anime takes, when Attack on Titan returns for its final installment in 2023, audiences can anticipate epic battles between Titans on an unprecedented scale.