The Nine Titans are divisions of Ymir’s power across her descendants. They each serve a special role in the Attack On Titan universe, whether it’s assisting the heroes or (more often than not) aiding the villains.
Contention surrounds who might be considered a worthy inheritor of certain abilities because titan users die without fail after thirteen years. By identifying the best possible candidates for accepting the tremendous power gifted to the Eldian race (whether living or deceased), we can better appreciate the best ways to optimize each monster’s inherent strength and gifts.
9 Sasha’s Senses & Scouting Ability Would Make Her An Excellent Cart Titan
The Cart Titan is renowned for its seemingly endless endurance and high mobility. It can maintain its form for months, as demonstrated by Pieck.
Sasha would be a perfect candidate to inherit its mantle for a number of reasons. Not only does she have a keen sense of smell, but she is also remarkably agile and persevering. These qualities would bode well for her ascension, especially since it plays into her many innate gifts. The only pitfall is that she could not meaningfully satiate her gluttony when enhanced.
8 Erwin’s Fearlessness & Courage Would Make Him An Unstoppable Armored Titan
Two qualities are considered for the armored titan: the candidate in question must be courageous and decent in a fight. Erwin has illustrated both, commanding his soldiers from the jaws of a giant and even standing down an infuriated Levi in the past.
Additionally, Erwin became shockingly close to inheriting the Armor in the canon series after the defeat of Reiner at the battle for Shiganshina. Were it not for Pieck’s intervention, he would have gained its power, with Armin maintaining the Colossal.
7 Kenny’s Precision & Leadership Would Make Him A Deadly Beast Titan
The Beast Titan’s two greatest qualities are its abilities to whip projectiles at adversaries and command nearby pure titans into doing his bidding. Kenny Ackerman has proven a capacity for both, using his peerless precision to contend with the Scouts and his leadership to direct the anti-personnel control squad.
Additionally, he has expressed an interest in becoming a titan if it meant saving his life, as proven through his final moments before passing away. If he had assumed Zeke’s power, the inevitable confrontation with Levi would have been entertaining for his pre-existing grudge against the Beast Titan.
6 Levi’s Agility Would Allow Him To Harness The Founding Titan Safely
The Founding Titan was capable of commanding the entire Eldian race if its user had royal blood. However, it simultaneously dominated them, enslaving them to the will of the previous king.
If Levi assumed the Founder, he would be able to safeguard it, only relying on its power in specific instances (such as encounters against Dina Fritz or Zeke Yeager). Additionally, he could collaborate with Historia to ensure that its strength was not put toward malevolent purposes. Considering Ackerman’s skill as a Scout, he would not need it in direct combat.
5 Hange’s Studies Would Enable Their Success As The Female Titan
The Female Titan was able to command pure giants with a harrowing scream to do its bidding. It was a talent employed by Annie Leonheart to free her from the Scouts during their encounter at the forest.
Considering Hange’s extensive studies about titan physiology and behavior (and their experience in leadership, proven through their tenure residing over the Scouts), they would be a perfect candidate to assume Leonhart’s mantle since one does not need to be explicitly female in order to gain the titan’s strength.
4 Gabi Could Learn From The Attack Titan
The Attack Titan had the ability to look into its predecessor’s (and in some instances, its successor’s) lives in order to give direction and guidance to its user. While not particularly oriented around combat, it provides valuable insights and judgment for whoever wields it.
Considering that Gabi has been indoctrinated by her Marleyan masters, taking up the Attack Titan would be an excellent way for her to discern the objective truth and respond accordingly. With any luck, it could convince her to harness her loyalty in a more productive way.
3 Mikasa’s Agility & Ackerman Lineage Would Be Complemented By The Jaw
The Jaw Titan was renowned for its incredible agility and razor-sharp teeth. Its mandibles were so potent that it was the only thing capable of cracking the protective crystal surrounding Lara’s War Hammer.
Considering that its many gifts play into the abilities of a Scout, Mikasa would be an excellent choice to inherit the mantle. She is especially viable since she can harness the mysterious powers of the Ackerman lineage, allowing for brief but potent bursts of strength.
2 Willy Tybur Could Have Protected His Audience With The War Hammer
The War Hammer Titan was capable of creating pliable shapes and crystallizing them into deadly weapons. Protected by a thin carapace that spanned its entire body, it was the strongest of its kind aside from the Colossal itself.
If Willy Tybur wielded its power (rather than Lara), he would have been able to take more immediate action against Eren before he could cause grave harm to Marley. Moreover, it would be appropriate to his status as the leader of the Tybur family and the prestige attached to his name.
1 Historia Could Use The Colossal In Desperate Circumstances
Under typical circumstances, Historia is a queen rather than a fighter. This suggests that it might be inappropriate to give the Colossal to her. However, it is the most capable vehicle for her immediate defense in dire circumstances and would have protected her if she was caught in the explosion that killed Dhalis Zachary.
Moreover, it would allow the monarch to defend her people directly if necessary, provided that grave enough damage has been dealt to Paradis to justify her initial exploding transformation. Subsequently, she would be empowered with an active role in her nation’s safety without risking losing her freedom as she might by harnessing the Founder. Though this would limit Historia’s reign to thirteen years, it guarantees the time she has would be prosperous and safe.
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