What are the 9 titan forms?

Attack on Titan is an anime that centers around the existence of human-like giants called Titans that threaten humanity. To fight back against the Titans, some humans have the ability to transform into Titan forms themselves. There are 9 different Titan forms that have appeared in the Attack on Titan story so far.

Founding Titan

The Founding Titan is considered the most powerful among the 9 titans. It has the ability to control and command regular Titans. The Founding Titan also has the power to erase and alter memories of Subjects of Ymir. Additionally, the Founding Titan can see the memories of all Subjects of Ymir that came before them. Some key facts about the Founding Titan:

  • Current holder: Eren Yeager
  • Former holders: Frieda Reiss, Uri Reiss, Freida and Uri’s predecessors in the Reiss family
  • Power: Titan control and memory manipulation

The Founding Titan has been passed down through the Reiss royal family for generations. They kept it secret from most of the population within the walls. When the human-controlled nation of Marley learned that the Founding Titan had been inherited by a young girl named Frieda Reiss, they sent warriors to attack the walls and steal it. This kicked off the main events of Attack on Titan as Eren Yeager eventually gained the power of the Founding Titan.

Attack Titan

The Attack Titan is known for always seeking and fighting for freedom. It has fought hard against the nation of Marley for generations. Some key details on the Attack Titan:

  • Current holder: Eren Yeager
  • Former holders: Eren Kruger, Grisha Yeager
  • Power: No unique powers, very strong in combat

Eren Kruger held the power of the Attack Titan as an Eldian secret agent in Marley. He eventually passed it to Grisha Yeager, who later gave it to his son Eren. Now Eren Yeager wields the power of the Attack Titan in the main events of the anime. The Attack Titan is very important in Eren’s drive to eliminate threats to his home and gain freedom.

Armored Titan

The Armored Titan is incredibly strong and covered in thick, hardened armor-like skin. This makes it very difficult to damage. Key details:

  • Current holder: Reiner Braun
  • Former holder: None known
  • Power: Nearly impenetrable armor

Reiner Braun gained the power of the Armored Titan as a child warrior from Marley. He breached the walls as the Armored Titan at the very start of the anime. Throughout the show, Reiner continues to be a major threat as the nearly unstoppable Armored Titan.

Colossal Titan

The Colossal Titan is infamous for its massive size and ability to release hot steam to burn enemies. It was used by Bertolt Hoover to first breach the walls. Key details:

  • Current holder: Armin Arlert
  • Former holder: Bertolt Hoover
  • Power: 60 meter height, steam emission

After eating Bertolt and gaining his power, Armin now holds the incredible might of the Colossal Titan. He struggles to control its power at times, but uses it to aid the Survey Corps in battle when needed. The Colossal Titan remains one of the deadliest Titan weapons.

Female Titan

The Female Titan is known for its speed and endurance in battle. It can harden its skin just like the Armored Titan. Key details on the Female Titan:

  • Current holder: Annie Leonhart
  • Former holders: None known
  • Power: Hardening skin, speed, agility

Annie Leonhart gained this Titan power at a young age as one of Marley’s warriors. She used it to breach the innermost wall and cause immense destruction. After being captured, Annie remains frozen in crystal but may return as the Female Titan.

Beast Titan

The Beast Titan is controlled by Zeke Yeager. It has a unique ape-like appearance and the ability to throw objects with great precision and force. Key Beast Titan details:

  • Current holder: Zeke Yeager
  • Former holders: None known
  • Power: Ape-like physique, throwing ability

Zeke’s Beast Titan is an intelligent Titan that works closely with Marley’s warriors. It has been key in major battles throughout the anime through its accurate throwing of objects and Titan transformation ability.

Cart Titan

The Cart Titan has incredible endurance and speed in its quadrupedal form. It serves as a cargo transport on the battlefield. Details on this Titan include:

  • Current holder: Pieck Finger
  • Former holders: None known
  • Power: Cargo carrying, speed and endurance

Controlled by Pieck Finger, the Cart Titan has been vital in Marley’s operations. It can carry heavy equipment and soldiers rapidly in battle. The Cart Titan has very high endurance as well.

Jaw Titan

With its small size and powerful jaws, this Titan is very adept at destroying structures, defenses, andeven other Titans. Here are the key facts on the Jaw Titan:

  • Current holder: Falco Grice
  • Former holders: Ymir (deceased), Porco Galliard (deceased)
  • Power: Powerful jaws, speed

This Titan was used by Ymir and later Porco Galliard as warriors from Marley. Now in Falco Grice’s possession, the Jaw Titan remains a sizable threat on the battlefield.

War Hammer Titan

The War Hammer Titan has the unique ability to create structures out of hardened Titan flesh. It is very skilled in weapon use as well. Key details:

  • Current holder: Eren Yeager
  • Former holder: Lara Tybur (deceased)
  • Power: Weapon use, structure creation

This powerful Titan was held by the Tybur family in secret for generations until it was stolen in battle by Eren Yeager. He consumed its power, giving him the abilities of the War Hammer Titan as well.

Conclusion

These 9 Titan forms have caused immense destruction within the walls and across the world of Attack on Titan. Now mainly controlled by Eren Yeager and his allies, they continue to shape the future of the war against Marley. Each Titan has its own unique traits and powers that make them both dangerous and valuable.

The Founding Titan remains the most influential, with the ability to command regular Titans and manipulate memories of Subjects of Ymir. Along with the Attack Titan and new War Hammer Titan under Eren’s control, this power will determine the fate of the Eldian people.

Meanwhile, Marley still wields Titans like Reiner’s Armored Titan, Zeke’s Beast Titan, Pieck’s Cart Titan, and Annie’s Female Titan. These warriors from Marley have infiltrated the walls and brought suffering to humanity before.

Only time will tell how these 9 Titan forms will continue to impact the epic events and battles of Attack on Titan as the anime story unfolds.

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