Why do Titan shifters have 13 years to live?
Ava Mcdaniel
Updated on March 07, 2026
Every Titan Shifter will die 13 years after acquiring their powers because of the Curse of Ymir that states that none of the humans inheriting the power of the 9 special Titans can live longer than Ymir.
Can Titan shifters live longer than 13 years?
Because it is impossible for anyone to surpass the Founder, each person who gained the power of the Titans was fated with the "Curse of Ymir" (ユミルの呪い Yumiru no Noroi?), which limited their remaining lifespan to only 13 years after first acquiring it.Can a Titan only live 13 years?
Nope. Eren currently possesses the powers of the Attack Titan, the Founding Titan and the War Hammer Titan. He still has only four years left to live. This is known as the Curse of Ymir.Do Titan shifters live forever?
4 Perk: Pure Titans Practically Live ForeverCombined with their physical strength and imperviousness, Pure Titans can withstand the ravages of time as well. Cases in point, Ymir and Grisha's Eldian restorationists.