With the number of nude walking behemoths in Attack on Titan duking it out for supremacy and viewer pleasure, it's easy for the regular guys and gals to get dwarfed. Non-titan characters in the said anime tend to have a smaller screen presence, literally. Still, that doesn't mean they're not as important or as powerful as the Shifter Titan inheritors.

RELATED: Best Anime To Learn About Japanese History

While Eren and his half-brother Zeke might be the big players now in Attack on Titan (both literally and figuratively), other characters have more kills, more medals, or have proven themselves braver or more influential. Considering they're not titans, that's quite an achievement; they were able to stand tall alongside giants.

Updated January 13, 2022 by Sid Natividad: Attack on Titan is finally ready to wrap itself up and the whole war epic spanning almost a decade. Eren and every Eldian's suffering is about to come to an end with what's in store. The plans are big and the power players are all that are pulling the strings, namely the Shifter Titans.

However, even some of the non-Shifter Titan characters have something to say about that. They're certainly not backing out of the fight despite having only their measly limbs and conventional human weaponry. So to appreciate these titans-at-heart characters, here are five more of them – each one could probably take down a titan on their own.

14 Mike Zacharias

mike-zacharias-aot-death-1

Mike Zacharias didn't get to display much of his prowess and skill thanks to the Beast Titan robbing him of that opportunity. So fans will have to take Paradis' word-of-mouth that Mike was second only to Levi when it comes to fighting against titans.

RELATED: Top Attack On Titan Episodes

That kind of reputation isn't built up easily. He did have a breakdown when confronted with the Beast Titan but Mike managed to shake himself out of it pretty fast, though it was too late, as his legs were already mangled. Regardless, the fact that he survived as the vanguard of the Survey Corps should be enough as a testament to his skill.

13 Connie Springer

attack on titan anime connie

Speaking of someone who's survived several wars and countless lethal encounters under the Survey Corps, Connie Springer deserves a hero's recognition. He's the same batch as Eren and he's stuck with the Survey Corps for that long. The process of surviving that many battles alone make Connie impressive, especially when more experienced comrades have died.

It could be that Connie was lucky, but one has to give him some commendations for having impressive mental fortitude considering the fact that he saw his parents and hometown get turned into grotesque titans by the Beast Titan. In any case, Connie's still standing strong.

12 Petra Ral

petra ral attack on titan anime

Petra Ral isn't exactly that impressive in combat compared to other Survey Corps members, but she was actually handpicked by Levi himself to be in his squad. That puts her a tier above the rest of the Survey Corps as Levi tends to be picky and meticulous with just about anything.

RELATED: Attack On Titan: Important Characters Who Rarely Appear In The Anime

That isn't to say Petra isn't a slouch. She has displayed quick reaction times and useful team consolidation skills where she even convinced Eren to trust Levi's squad. She's already dead, sadly, but it's a bit of a reprieve to know that she died by the Female Titan's hand (or foot) instead of being half-eaten to death like junk food by some random infantile titan.

11 Falco Grice

Falco Grice attack on titan

Poor Falco Grice has all the makings of a shonen protagonist and is somehow reminiscent of Eren back when he was a young innocent boy. He's an Eldian who likes Gabi Braun so much, he's dedicated his life to protect her from anything, be it the process of getting chosen as a Shifter or the rage of hateful Paradis soldiers.

At times, it's even worrying as Falco has literally and figuratively become a punching bag for Gabi's sake. He's been tortured, beaten by adults, survived Eren's onslaught, and even fought in war – and he's just a kid; a tough one albeit.

10 Gabi Braun

Gabi Braun from Attack on Titan

Most of the fanbase hates her with a passion but let's be objective here, Gabi Braun is one heck of a soldier even for someone her age. She's one of the candidates for the Shifter Titan and Reiner Braun's cousin and was supposed to inherit the Armored Titan.

Despite being still a teenager, she essentially became a war hero due to her cunning and boldness. So bold that she acted out of impulse and managed to kill a veteran of Paradis, namely Sasha Blouse. A few more years and she would've been more powerful than her cousin Reiner, even without the Armored Titan.

9 Sasha Blouse

sasha blouse potato

Despite being killed by a single bullet, Sasha Blouse deserves a spot here for being a veteran of the Survey Corps alone. Whereas many of her comrades have fallen or digested by titans, she remained one of the most competent soldiers. For someone as carefree as she is, that's pretty impressive.

RELATED: Dragon Ball Z: Longest Fights In The Anime, Ranked

Then there's the fact that she was able to stop a titan with nothing but a bow and arrow. During her younger years, Sasha could easily become empowered with but a whiff of food alone. If she were to become a titan, she probably could have eaten everyone in Paradis and have seconds afterward in Marley.

8 Jean Kirstein

Jean Kirstein

One of the most underrated characters in the show, Jean Kirstein, otherwise known as horse-face, is Eren's squad rival and a good friend. He's second only to Armin when it comes to tactical and strategic thinking.

The difference is that Jean is also a capable fighter especially when it comes to taking down titans with squad precision. To that end, Jean was born to be a leader since, among all of Eren's circle of recruits, he's the one who manages to keep a level head at all times. In the latest season, he was instrumental in taking down the Cart Titan.

7 Hange Zoe

Hange Zoe from Attack on Titan

Speaking of someone instrumental to the Survey Corps and Paradis, Hange Zoe is one of the lesser appreciated characters. She's not exactly as strong or as tough as some of the more stereotypical fighters in the Survey Corps but her aptitude for research and intelligence has made her irreplaceable.

RELATED: Anime You Need To Watch If You Enjoy Final Fantasy

Her knowledge about titans and experiments is second to none in the Survey Corps. Additionally, she was Erwin Smith's designated second-in-command and was picked by Erwin himself to succeed him if he falls.

6 Dot Pyxis

dot pyxis

Dot Pyxis is way past his prime as a soldier but he remains one of the most imposing figures in Paradis due to his influence in the Garrison Regiment. Pyxis is also the top officer of the said regiment, making him some kind of a general.

With that kind of authority, he can mobilize his own regiment which pretty much makes up a third of all the military in Paradis. Dot Pyxis can easily stage a coup as he demonstrated and even rally other top officers behind him.

5 Historia Reiss

historia reiss

Much like Hange, Historia isn't the most skillful or the most accomplished member of the Survey Corps but her royal blood and upright moral compass make her an ideal sovereign of Paradis. That's why easing into the Queen role was natural for her.

RELATED: Anime You Need To Watch If You Enjoy Cyberpunk 2077

Now, she's one of the most important people in Paradis and the whole anime world in Attack on Titan. Historia essentially has the whole of Paradis at her command as long as the generals and the army regiments are loyal to her. Of course, the people's support is a significant factor, which she has in spades.

4 Kenny Ackerman

kenny ackerman from attack on titan

As one of the oldest and most distinguished Ackermans in the series, Kenny was a handful even for the full might of the Survey Corps. He's an Ackerman who was bred to be a warrior for the Eldian King in Paradis.

Hence, Kenny's specialty is fighting other humans and he's pretty much excelled at this activity even as he's moving fast away from his prime years. He can easily wipe out an entire veteran squad of Survey Corps and even face Levi head-on.

3 Mikasa Ackerman

mikasa ackerman

As the second or possibly third-best Ackerman in the anime, Mikasa deserves more praise and credit than she gets. In all respects, she's a worthy successor to Levi Ackerman's legacy. Even more amazing is that Mikasa wasn't even raised to be a killer, unlike the other two Ackermans in the show but she still managed to live out her full potential.

RELATED: Anime Dungeons & Dragons Fans Should Watch

She's someone who's practically invincible against any non-Shifter Titan and swats them away like nuisances. If given the chance, she also probably could have taken on a Shifter Titan and won.

2 Erwin Smith

erwin smith

Despite not having Ackerman as his surname, Ewin Smith was able to go toe to toe with Levi Ackerman and even managed to make him submit. That much proves how skillful he is as a ground soldier.

However, Erwin's strength better lies in his leadership, tactical, and strategic abilities. He's by far the most critical person for Paradis to have in any war. Erwin could have even become the ruler of Paradis if he wanted and the island would still prosper. That's how good and valuable he is to the Eldians.

1 Levi Ackerman

levi ackerman

Still, when it comes to raw strength and practical skills, there's no better soldier to have than Levi Ackerman. He's arguably the best Ackerman in the anime. Levi's abilities allow him to excel in fighting not just titans but also human enemies.

He's also the only non-titan character in the anime to take down a Shifter Titan single-handedly as was shown when he defeated Zeke in Beast Titan form. After that, he can still go on to slaughter dozens of titans even with just a handful of resources available. Sometimes it's even puzzling why they still need Eren with Levi around.

MORE: Greatest Horror Anime Of All Time