Erwin Smith

Erwin Smith served as the 13th Commander of the Survey Corps, leading humanity's most dangerous military branch with unmatched strategic brilliance and ruthless resolve. Erwin dedicated his life to pr...Erwin Smith served as the 13th Commander of the Survey Corps, leading humanity's most dangerous military branch with unmatched strategic brilliance and ruthless resolve. Erwin dedicated his life to proving his father's theory that humanity was not alone inside the Walls, sacrificing everything — including hundreds of his own soldiers — to uncover the truth. His legendary charge against the Beast Titan, where he led a suicidal cavalry diversion so Levi could reach Zeke, stands as the series' most heart-wrenching tactical decision. Erwin died in that charge, never seeing the basement truths he had spent his entire life pursuing. His final conversation with Levi and the raising of his arm in a last defiant salute before the charge capture the essence of a man who gave every ounce of himself to the cause he believed in. ... Read more

Species: Human (Eldian) · Affiliation: Survey Corps, Paradis · First Appearance: Attack on Titan Chapter 5 (2009)