The Ackermans are one of the Subjects of Ymir who exist since the ancient Eldian Empire. In the past, the Ackermans were warriors who served to protect Eldia’s king, yet they refused to adopt Karl Fritz’s ideology and were among those who were immune to the power of the Founding Titan.

You must be already familiar with the Ackermans’ physical prowess -- even matching the power of Titan Shifters. However, the Ackermans can’t become Titan Shifter or even affected by the power of the Titans. 

So, why is that? Well, let’s find out!

The Reason Why An Ackerman Can’t Become A Titan

In earlier days, the Ackermans were the accidental result of the experiment conducted by the ancient Eldian Empire on the Subjects of Ymir and Titan science. As a result of the experiment, the Ackermans possess the power that can match a Titan Shifter in their human forms.

They were designed to protect Eldia’s king and acted as the right-hand of the empire, entrusted with the lives of the people.

As mentioned above, the Ackermans are immune to the power of the Titans -- their memories can’t be erased by the power of the Founding Titan.

The reason for it is that their bloodline has been modified, as they are no longer considered as Eldians who can turn into, and/or affected by the power of the Titans.

Those who can become Titans are only the Subjects of Ymir who still have an Eldian bloodline.

Nonetheless, it’s still unclear whether Mikasa and Levi can turn into Titans as they are half-Ackerman and half-Eldian -- where one of their parents were of pure Eldian descent.

A half-Eldian who became a Titan Shifter is Reiner. He’s a half-Marleyan half-Eldian who inherits the power of the Armored Titan.

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The Ackermans’ Special Power

Awakened Power

The Ackermans have an “awakened power”, as shown by several members of the clan. Levi Ackerman calls it “knowing exactly what needs to be done”. It lets them exhibit superior physical prowess that surpasses any other human being.

Eren Yeager learns from Zeke that it may be the result of the experiments conducted by the old Eldian Empire on the Subjects of Ymir. They are able to manifest the power of the Titans as humans without becoming a Titan or inheriting any of the Nine Titans.

When their power’s awakened, the Ackerman gains the battle experience from every single Ackerman from the past via the Path.

Despite this tremendous power, it has to be triggered through the user’s survival instinct. For example, Mikasa was just a normal 9-year-old girl when three men killed her parents and kidnapped her.

Eren came to rescue her, and when their lives were in danger, he told her to “fight”. This awakened Mikasa's hidden power, and she was able to kill one of the criminals with a single stab, crush the handle with her bare hands, and snap the floorboard.

Levi stated that he and Kenny had similar moments that triggered their power.

Eren Yeager once told Mikasa that the conditions of unlocking the potential of the Ackerman bloodline are to find a “host” -- and when the person faces a lethal threat -- to obey the order from the host. This will trigger the power invested in the Ackerman’s blood to protect the host.

According to Eren, an awakened Ackerman is forced to serve their host, and they experience sudden headaches if their “true self” tries to fight it.

So, that’s why the Ackermans can’t become Titans. Stick around for more anime and gaming info, and make sure to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. 

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