Pieck Finger is a character from the popular anime and manga series Attack on Titan. She possesses the Cart Titan power which gives her enhanced endurance and the ability to transform into a 4-meter tall Titan. However, like all Titan shifters in the series, Pieck has a limited lifespan. This article will analyze Pieck’s age, health, and events in the Attack on Titan story to determine approximately how many years she may have left to live.
Pieck’s Age
Pieck Finger’s exact age is never stated in Attack on Titan. However, there are some clues that provide a rough estimate:
– She is an adult when she first appears as a Warrior candidate serving Marley. Based on the typical age of Warriors when they inherit Titan powers, she is likely in her late teens or early 20s at this point.
– She has already inherited the Cart Titan power, indicating she must be at least 12-13 years old since that is the youngest age for Titan inheritance.
– She is noticeably older than other Warrior candidates like Porco Galliard and Reiner Braun who are around 17 when first introduced.
– In flashback scenes to 4 years ago, Pieck already has the Cart Titan power, meaning she’s had it for at least 4 years.
Given these clues, a reasonable estimate of Pieck’s age when she first appears in the current Attack on Titan storyline is likely 19-22 years old. For this analysis, we’ll estimate her starting age at 21.
Lifespan of Titan Shifters
Titan shifters in Attack on Titan have a 13-year term limit before they die. This is known as the “Curse of Ymir.”
Each Titan power can only be held by a single person at once. When a shifter’s term limit is up or they die prematurely, their power will be transferred to a new Eldian subject.
This means Pieck Finger can expect to live only about 13 more years after inheriting the Cart Titan power before succumbing to the Curse.
However, there are some exceptions and complications:
– Titan shifters who frequently transform into Titans appear to weaken and die faster. Frequent transforming causes their bodies to deteriorate.
– Some Titan shifters have pushed past the 13-year limit through unknown means. For example, Zeke Yeager is still alive 17 years after acquiring his Beast Titan power.
– Overuse or excessive transformation seems to worsen the Curse. For example, Eren Kruger was barely alive 13 years after getting the Attack Titan.
So while 13 years is the typical lifespan, Pieck’s individual circumstances will affect how long she survives.
Pieck’s Health and Transformations
Pieck Finger has several unique attributes that may influence her lifespan:
– As the Cart Titan, she undergoes less physical stress when transforming compared to other Titans. Her Titan form is small and lightweight.
– She primarily uses her Cart Titan for transportation and cargo-carrying rather than combat. This avoids excessive damage to her Titan form.
– She is not shown transforming frequently or repeatedly in quick succession. She seems to only transform when absolutely necessary.
– No health problems or injuries are ever mentioned for her human form. She appears perfectly healthy out of Titan form.
Altogether, Pieck seems to take great care to minimize the wear and tear on her body from transforming. She does not overuse or abuse her Titan abilities.
This suggests she may be able to extend her lifespan beyond 13 years and avoid the worst of the Curse of Ymir.
Pieck’s Fate in the Story
Pieck Finger’s ultimate fate in Attack on Titan depends on how closely the anime follows the manga’s storyline. Here are key events from the manga that give clues about her remaining lifespan:
Year 854
– Pieck is first introduced as a Warrior candidate and holder of the Cart Titan power. This is 4 years before the current storyline events.
– No mention of health problems. She appears in good shape.
Year 856
– Pieck participates in the Battle of Shiganshina as part of the Marleyan attack. She utilizes her Cart Titan abilities against Survey Corps soldiers.
– Her Cart Titan sustains moderate damage from Thunder Spears but Pieck is uninjured.
Year 858
– Pieck continues serving Marley along with other Warriors like Porco, Reiner, and Colt Grice.
– She only transforms 1-2 times during missions in this period, avoiding overuse.
Year 859
– Pieck transforms into her Cart Titan four times in a single day during the battle against Eren Yeager’s Founding Titan. This is highly abnormal for her and risks accelerating the Curse.
– After this battle, Pieck comments that her body feels like it’s about to break apart, suggesting serious damage either to human or Titan form.
Year 860
– Pieck is not shown transforming after the battle in 859. She may be resting and recuperating from excessive transforming.
– No updates on her health are provided. Her status is unknown as of the current manga chapter.
Conclusion
Given these events, we can make some estimates about how much longer Pieck Finger may survive:
– She was around 21 years old at her first appearance in the year 854.
– It has been 6 years since then, making Pieck approximately 27 currently.
– She has had the Cart Titan power for at least 4 years but no more than 13 years based on the Curse limit.
– Her minimal transforming has likely extended her lifespan past 13 years already.
– However, the 4 transformations in one day during 859 may have accelerated her Curse.
Based on these factors, a reasonable estimate is that Pieck Finger may have between 2-6 more years left before succumbing to the Curse of Ymir.
The continued strain on her Titan form from additional transformations could lower her remaining time further. But her continued caution about transforming could delay the Curse’s effects.
In summary, Pieck Finger has shown an impressive ability to survive as a Titan shifter despite having the power for at least 4 years. Her careful use of the Cart Titan’s abilities has likely extended her lifespan beyond the normal 13-year limit. However, the abnormal overuse during the battle in 859 has probably damaged her Titan and accelerated the Curse.
It’s estimated she now has only about 2-6 more years left before the Curse claims her life. But the exact number depends heavily on whether the anime decides to follow the manga’s storyline precisely when portraying Pieck’s final fate. Only time will tell exactly how many years this intelligent and resilient Titan shifter has remaining.
Pieck’s Age Timeline
| Year | Age | Time with Titan power |
|---|---|---|
| 854 | 21 | At least 4 years |
| 856 | 23 | At least 6 years |
| 858 | 25 | At least 8 years |
| 859 | 26 | At least 9 years |
| 860 | 27 | At least 10 years |
This table summarizes the key years, Pieck’s estimated age, and minimum time she has possessed the Cart Titan power.
Pieck’s Transformations
| Year | Transformations | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 854-858 | Unknown | First appears as a Titan shifter |
| 856 | At least 1 | During Battle of Shiganshina |
| 858 | 1-2 | Missions for Marley military |
| 859 | 4 | Abnormal use against Eren, damages Titan |
| 860 | 0 | Status unknown |
This table summarizes Pieck’s known Titan transformations and key notes on each occasion.