List of Kanohi

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In the BIONICLE universe, Kanohi are masks that grant their wearers specific powers. Various types of Kanohi exist, including Matoran, Noble, Great, Nuva, and Legendary Kanohi. Matoran Masks are powerless but are vital to the survival of the Matoran, who will slip into a coma if they go without wearing one for an extended period of time. Noble Masks can be used by Turaga and are less powerful than the Great Masks, which are used commonly by Toa.[1] Legendary Masks are the most powerful Kanohi and are much more difficult to control than other Kanohi. Only three Legendary Kanohi (Mask of Creation, Mask of Life, and Mask of Time) exist[2] and only one being, Artakha, is known to be able to control one.[3] Noble, Great, and Legendary masks contain powers that can be used by beings with sufficient mental discipline and willpower; Matoran are incapable of using any mask powers, while Turaga can only use Noble masks.[1] Kanohi Nuva, which are more powerful than standard Kanohi and allow the user to share the mask's power with nearby beings,[1] can only be used by the Toa Nuva.[4]

Kanohi

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The Great Kanohi Avohkii, the Great Mask of Light.
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A Great Kanohi Hau in use. The Hau can generate a force field that protects the user from attacks they are aware of.
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A Great Kanohi Kadin in use. The mask allows the user to fly under their own power.
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A Great Kanohi Mohtrek in use. The Kanohi can summon past versions of its user to the present.
Named Kanohi
Name Title Power Wearer(s) Reference(s)
Akaku Mask of X-Ray Vision Allows the user to see through solid objects. Kopaka, Matoro (as a Matoran) [1]
Aki Mask of Valor Grants the user the powers of shielding, speed, and strength. Toa Kaita Akamai [1]
Arthron Mask of Sonar Grants the user the ability of echolocation. Jaller Mahri [1]
Avohkii Mask of Light Allows the user to create beams of light and bring understanding to other beings. Takanuva [1]
Avsa Mask of Hunger Allows the user to absorb the light or energy from a target from a distance. Makuta Vamprah [5]
Calix Mask of Fate Allows the user to perform at the peak of his natural abilities. Jaller Inika [1]
Crast Mask of Repulsion Allows the user to hurl objects away from the user at high speed. Makuta Krika [6]
Elda Mask of Detection Allows the user to detect the presence of the Kanohi Ignika and nearby hidden beings. Hahli Inika [1]
Faxon Mask of Kindred Allows the user to emulate the powers of creatures who share the user's environment. Hahli Mahri, Lesovikk [1]
Felnas Mask of Disruption Allows the user to disrupt the powers of another being. Makuta Gorast [7]
Garai Mask of Gravity Allows the user to increase or decrease the gravity of a target. Hewkii Mahri [1]
Hau Mask of Shielding Allows the user to create a force field which can protect the user from attacks they are aware of; Tahu, Lhikan, Jaller (as a Matoran) [1]
Huna Mask of Concealment Allows the user to become invisible, although they will still cast a shadow; Vakama, Macku [1]
Iden Mask of Spirit Allows the user to release his spirit from his physical body; the user becomes invisible and can move at high speeds, fly, and pass through physical objects. Matoro Inika [1]
Jutlin Mask of Corruption Allows the user to cause objects to break down and rot. Makuta Antroz [8]
Kadin Mask of Flight Allows the user to fly under his own power. Nuparu Inika, Jovan [1]
Kakama Mask of Speed Allows the user to run large distances in an instant. Pohatu, Hewkii (copper version as a Matoran) [1]
Kaukau Mask of Water Breathing Allows the user to breathe underwater. Gali, Hahli (as a Matoran) [1]
Kiril Mask of Regeneration Allows the user to restore damaged inanimate objects to their previous, undamaged states. Dume (Noble version) [1]
Komau Mask of Mind Control Allows the user to make beings with a mind do his bidding. Onewa [1]
Kraahkan Mask of Shadows Allows the user to create darkness, anger, and fear. Makuta Teridax, Makuta Icarax [1]
Kualsi Mask of Quick Travel Allows the user to teleport to locations in his line of sight. Iruini (as Toa Hagah) [1]
Mahiki Mask of Illusion Allows the user to shape-shift and create illusions; the Noble version can only create illusions. Matau [1]
Matatu Mask of Telekinesis Grants the ability of telekinesis. Nuju [9]
Miru Mask of Levitation Allows the user to float and glide in the air. Lewa [9]
Mohtrek Mask of Time Duplication Allows the user to summon past versions of themselves to the present. Makuta Bitil [6]
Olisi Mask of Alternate Futures Allows the user to project the illusion of an alternate timeline or possible future. Karzahni [1][10]
Olmak Mask of Dimensional Gates Allows the user to create portals to other dimensions. Brutaka [1]
Pakari Mask of Strength Allows the user to increase their physical strength. Onua, Takua (as a Matoran) [1]
Pehkui Mask of Diminishment Allows the user to shrink to a minimum height of six inches; while shrunken, the user retains their normal levels of power and strength. Norik (as Toa Hagah) [1]
Rau Mask of Translation Allows the user to understand written and spoken languages; the Noble version allows the user to understand written languages only. Nokama [1]
Rode Mask of Truth Allows the user to see through all forms of deception and disguise. Axonn [1]
Rua Mask of Wisdom Grants the user the powers of water breathing, X-ray Vision, and levitation. Toa Kaita Wairuha [1]
Ruru Mask of Night Vision Allows the user to see in the dark; the Great version also grants X-ray vision. Whenua, Hafu (copper version) [1]
Sanok Mask of Accuracy Allows the user to use almost any object as a missile weapon and to hit any target the object is aimed at. Hewkii Inika [1]
Shelek Mask of Silence Allows the user to disable the target's ability to speak and hear. Makuta Chirox, Makuta Mutran [11]
Suletu Mask of Telepathy Allows the user to read the minds of other beings as well as to project their own thoughts. Kongu Inika, Krakua [1]
Tryna Mask of Reanimation Allows the user to reanimate the shells of deceased beings and command them for as long as the user concentrates. Matoro Mahri [1]
Volitak Mask of Stealth Camouflages the user and deadens the sound around him so he cannot be heard. Nuparu Mahri, Nidhiki (as a Toa) [1]
Zatth Mask of Summoning Allows the user to summon random creatures to his aid. Kongu Mahri [1]
Legendary Kanohi
Name Title Power Reference(s)
Legendary Mask of Creation Allows the user to create an object he knows how to make, and can provide instructions on how to create objects the user does not know how to make. [12][13]
Ignika Legendary Mask of Life A sentient Kanohi; can create, alter, change, and curse life. If used to restore Mata Nui to full health, the user will die. Worn by Mata Nui in Toa form. [1]
Vahi Legendary Mask of Time Allows the user to speed up and slow down time around a target; contains the force of time and, if destroyed, would unleash that energy upon the Matoran universe, resulting in the past, present, and future all occurring at once. [1][13][14]
Unnamed Kanohi
Title Power Reference(s)
Mask of Adaption Adapts the body of the user to his surroundings. [15]
Mask of Age Allows the user to age another being. [15]
Mask of Biomechanics Allows the user to have limited control of mechanical robots and allows telepathy with robots. [15]
Mask of Charisma Allows the user to change the target's perception of the world until they agree with the views of the user. [16]
Mask of Clairvoyance Allows the user to see into the future. [17]
Mask of Conjuring Allows the user to verbally program a power into the mask. A weakness must be specified and if the user says something wrong in their command, a strong backlash will cause "something terrible" to happen. [15]
Mask of Elemental Energy Replenishes the elemental energy of the user. Disappears after usage. [18]
Mask of Emulation[18] Allows the user to emulate the powers of other beings, if the user has seen the power in use. [19]
Mask of Fusion Allows the user to force a temporary fusion with another being. [15]
Mask of Growth Allows the user to increase their size to a maximum of 60 feet. [20]
Mask of Healing
Mask of Incomprehension[19] Allows the user to scramble the speech and writing of a target. [15]
Mask of Intangibility Allows the user to becoming intangible, becoming able to pass through solid objects. [21]
Mask of Light and Shadow The fusion of the Kanohi Avohkii and Kanohi Kraahkan. [22]
Mask of Mutation Allows the user to mutate living beings to suit the user's needs. [23]
Mask of Possibilities Allows the user to alter probability. [24]
Mask of Psychometry Allows the user to see the past of an object, although the user has no control over the information they receive. [25]
Mask of Rahi Control Allows the user to control Rahi and, to a lesser extent, insects. [26]
Mask of Rebounding Makes solid, non-explosive projectiles bounce back to the user. [15]
Mask of Scavenging[27] Absorbs the energy of beings that die in the vicinity of the wearer. [15]
Mask of Sensory Aptitude Improves the five senses of the user. [15]
Mask of Undeath Stores energy from the user while worn. If the user is wearing it when they die, he is reanimated using the energy and will carry out the task he wanted to accomplish while living. [15]
Kanohi Nuva
Name Title Power Reference(s)
Akaku Nuva Kanohi Nuva of X-Ray Vision Allows the user to see through solid objects as well as illusions. The mask's power can be shared with nearby beings. [1][9]
Hau Nuva Kanohi Nuva of Shielding Allows the user to project a force field that is more powerful and has a longer duration than the Kanohi Hau, but is useless against ambushes. The mask's power can be shared with nearby beings. [1][9]
Kakama Nuva Kanohi Nuva of Speed Allows the user to move at great speeds as well as grants complete control of the molecules of the user's body, allowing the user to pass through solid objects. The mask's power can be shared with nearby beings. [1][9]
Kaukau Nuva Kanohi Nuva of Water Breathing Allows the user to breathe underwater for an unlimited amount of time. The mask's power can be shared with nearby beings. [1][9]
Miru Nuva Kanohi Nuva of Levitation Grants the user a more powerful ability of levitation than the Kanohi Miru. The mask's power can be shared with nearby beings. [1][9]
Pakari Nuva Kanohi Nuva of Strength Allows the user to increase his strength to its ultimate level. The mask's power can be shared with nearby beings. [1][9]
Miscellaneous Kanohi
Title Power Reference(s)
Golden Kanohi A Kanohi which contains the powers of the Akaku, Hau, Kakama, Kaukau, Miru, and Pakari. [28]
Infected Kanohi A Kanohi that has been infected by Makuta. Wearers of Infected Kanohi become subservient to the will of Makuta. [1][29]
Copper Mask of Victory Ceremonial masks awarded to the champions of Matoran village competitions. [1][30]

Trivia

  • The word Kanohi is derived from the Māori word for "face."

References

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