Reiner Braun

Reiner Braun is one of Attack on Titan's most tragic figures — a dutiful soldier hiding a devastating secret that places him at the very centre of the story's conflict. Spoilers follow.

Background

Outwardly a dependable, big-brother figure among the 104th Cadet Corps, Reiner carries an unbearable double life. His true allegiance and the burden it forces him to bear slowly tear him apart, making him both antagonist and one of the series' most sympathetic characters.

Powers & Abilities

Ability	What it does
Armored Titan	A titan sheathed in hardened plating built for unstoppable assaults
Elite soldier	Disciplined, brave and tactically sharp

Personality

Reliable and self-sacrificing on the surface, Reiner is consumed by guilt and a fractured sense of self. His inner torment is some of the most affecting drama in the series.

Role in the Story

Reiner sits at the heart of Attack on Titan's central mystery, his choices reshaping the entire narrative.