Kanohi

For several species in the Matoran universe, Kanohi - specially-designed masks made from purified metallic protodermis - are an integral part of day-to-day life. Matoran, for example, must wear a Kanohi mask at all times; without one, they will grow weak and eventually fall comatose within a matter of hours.

When forged using rare and sufficiently-purified materials, Kanohi masks can grant their wearers all sorts of powers and abilities if the user is capable of accessing them. If a powered Kanohi is cracked or broken, its power will leak out, causing it to stop working entirely; a few particularly powerful masks may malfunction if damaged. Kanohi are attached to the faces of their wearers via a magnetic connection.

Properties

Power levels

Kanohi masks come in several different types: powerless, Noble, Great, and Nuva.

While powerless masks only provide the wearer the small amount of energy needed to prevent the adverse effects of masklessness, all other types of masks grant a specific power to their wearers if they are able to use them. Mask powers can only be accessed by certain species, and even then, require significant amounts of focus, mental discipline, and willpower to activate, often necessitating special training in order to do so.

Noble masks provide minor powers, and are sometimes more limited than their Great counterparts. Great masks offer substantial power, and some beings may choose to predicate their main strategies for battle off of a single Great mask. Nuva masks are special, powerful forms of Noble or Great masks, only usable by beings who have been transformed into Nuva by Energized Protodermis; the abilities these masks provide often have additional advantages and benefits, and can be shared with beings near the user.

Three unique masks sit at a power level above all others: Legendary. These masks control fundamental aspects of the universe - Life, Creation, and Time - and will have devastating to catastrophic results if misused, or worse, broken.

Shapes

Each Kanohi power has a standard "shape" associated with it and its power level (other than powerless). Conventionally, most masks are forged in the shape that matches their power and power level for the sake of quick identification, but a mask can technically be made in a different shape for any number of reasons (for example, to honor an old hero or lost friend, or more nefariously, to hide the mask's true power). Powerless masks are generally forged in one of the standard shapes for their associated power.

Masks may vary from their standard shape in a variety of ways. Some are modified to be better-suited for specific environments, and a number of enhancements (such as scopes or visors) or cosmetic attachments can be added to a mask by a sufficiently-skilled mask maker. Individual mask-makers may also add certain flourishes or personal touches to their work, which in turn may be noticeable to other mask makers. Mask styles may also vary by region.

Most masks (unless modified, painted, etc.) are a dull gray when they are not being worn. When worn, a Kanohi mask will take on the colors of its user.

Kanohi Modifications

See Kanohi Modifications

Other

Over time, Kanohi take on an inactive "imprint" of their wearer's consciousness, which then gradually dissipates when removed. A relatively recently-deceased being can be revived by infusing an imprinted mask with sufficient amounts of energy, although this process is almost unheard of and is considered by most to be no more than a legend.

In the Doronai Nui

See Doronai Nui/Kanohi

List of Kanohi

Mask Name	Mask Title	Great Shape	Noble Shape	Nuva Shape	Hordika Shape	Power Category	Utility Category	In Doronai Nui	Notes
Kanohi Arta	Mask of Creation					Legendary	N/A	No	Legendary only, does not exist as Great/Noble
Kanohi Ignika	Mask of Life					Legendary	N/A	No	Legendary only, does not exist as Great/Noble
Kanohi Vahi	Mask of Time					Legendary	N/A	No	Legendary only, does not exist as Great/Noble
Kanohi Hau	Mask of Shielding					Generative	Defensive	Yes
Kanohi Kaukau	Mask of Water Breathing					Physical	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Kakama	Mask of Speed					Physical	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Akaku	Mask of X-Ray Vision					Sensory	Vision	Yes
Kanohi Miru	Mask of Levitation					Physical	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Pakari	Mask of Strength					Physical	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Huna	Mask of Concealment					Physical	Defensive	Yes
Kanohi Rau	Mask of Translation					Mental	Information	Yes
Kanohi Komau	Mask of Mind Control					Mental	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Matatu	Mask of Telekinesis					Mental	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Mahiki	Mask of Illusion					Eclectic	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Ruru	Mask of Night Vision					Sensory	Vision	Yes
Kanohi Pehkui	Mask of Diminishment					Physical	Conversion	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Valumi	Mask of Clairvoyance					Reality	Information	Yes
Kanohi Mutuku	Mask of Emulation					Eclectic	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Koramau	Mask of Rahi Control					Mental	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Kualsi	Mask of Quick Travel					Physical	Movement	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Awai	Mask of Growth					Physical	Conversion	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Calix	Mask of Fate					Physical	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Elda	Mask of Detection					Sensory	Information	Yes
Kanohi Sanok	Mask of Accuracy					Sensory	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Iden	Mask of Spirit					Transient	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Suletu	Mask of Telepathy					Mental	Information	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Kadin	Mask of Flight					Physical	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Arthron	Mask of Sonar					Sensory	Information	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Faxon	Mask of Kindred					Eclectic	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Garai	Mask of Gravity					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Tryna	Mask of Reanimation					Transient	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Zatth	Mask of Summoning					Mental	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Volitak	Mask of Stealth					Physical	Defensive	Yes
Kanohi Jutlin	Mask of Corruption					Generative	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Avsa	Mask of Hunger					Transient	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Mohtrek	Mask of Time Duplication					Reality	Movement	Yes	Pseudo-Legendary
Kanohi Crast	Mask of Repulsion					Generative	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Felnas	Mask of Disruption					Transient	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Shelek	Mask of Silence					Sensory	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Efotaui	Mask of Fire					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Gakaui	Mask of Water					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Kapoi	Mask of Stone					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Akikoki	Mask of Ice					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Lehrodi	Mask of Air					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Uwonui	Mask of Earth					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Stadehi	Mask of Sonics					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Suiphui	Mask of Plasma					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Kafai	Mask of Magnetism					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Botroi	Mask of Plantlife					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Radavoi	Mask of Lightning					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Fedaki	Mask of Iron					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Ceauti	Mask of Psionics					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Avohkii	Mask of Light					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Pseudo-Legendary
Kanohi Kraahkan	Mask of Shadows					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Pseudo-Legendary
Kanohi Kiril	Mask of Regeneration					Generative	Restorative	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Rode	Mask of Truth					Sensory	Information	Yes
Kanohi Olmak	Mask of Dimensional Gates					Reality	Movement	Yes	Pseudo-Legendary
Kanohi Olisi	Mask of Alternate Futures					Reality	Information	Upcoming	Pseudo-Legendary
Kanohi Ikuvora	Mask of Scavenging					Transient	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Kaketo	Mask of Elemental Energy					Elemental	N/A	Yes
Kanohi Onweku	Mask of Intangibility					Physical	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Vaamaku	Mask of Psychometry					Reality	Information	Yes
Kanohi Atuma	Mask of Charisma					Mental	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Mautru	Mask of Mutation					Eclectic	Manipulation	Yes	Pseudo-Legendary
Kanohi Isima	Mask of Possibilities					Reality	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Amana	Mask of Healing					Transient	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Urmukari	Mask of Reconstitution					Eclectic	Offensive	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Makoh	Mask of Frost					Generative	Impairment	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Urleh	Mask of Antidote					Transient	Restorative	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Pakhonu	Mask of Atrophy					Generative	Offensive	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Garwamu	Mask of Weight Increase					Physical	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Cemura	Mask of Confusion					Mental	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Artamu	Mask of Adaptation					Eclectic	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Vahmu	Mask of Aging					Reality	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Konomau	Mask of Biomechanics					Physical	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Kahmutil	Mask of Conjuring					Eclectic	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Eyi	Mask of Fusion					Transient	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Ururau	Mask of Incomprehension					Mental	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Kamawai	Mask of Rebounding					Mental	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Waheldu	Mask of Sensory Aptitude					Sensory	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Urafowa	Mask of Undeath					Transient	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Vhoraka	Mask of Weather Control					Eclectic	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Turama	Mask of Fear					Mental	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Gurakara	Mask of Disintegration					Generative	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Rupanu	Mask of Shattering					Generative	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Kurzika	Mask of Anger					Mental	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Lerkamoa	Mask of Poison					Transient	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Amatkau	Mask of Slingshot					Generative	Movement	Yes
Kanohi Axopakar	Mask of Durability					Physical	Defensive	Yes
Kanohi Ceveli	Mask of Memory					Mental	Information	Yes
Kanohi Kakamana	Mask of Quick Healing					Transient	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Kualhai	Mask of Shield Surge					Generative	Defensive	Yes
Kanohi Lezemi	Mask of Vacuum					Generative	Offensive	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Matatai	Mask of Bravery					Mental	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Mohtri	Mask of Duplication					Transient	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Oroha	Mask of Messages					Mental	Information	Yes
Kanohi Cetuha	Mask of Mental Shielding					Mental	Defensive	Yes
Kanohi Olavu	Mask of Pathfinding					Sensory	Information	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Runai	Mask of Analysis					Sensory	Information	Yes
Kanohi Whethron	Mask of Seismic Sense					Sensory	Augment	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Tahnoi	Mask of Heat					Generative	Offensive	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Sukohi	Mask of Stasis					Physical	Impairment	Yes	Base Kanoka Power
Kanohi Norowa	Mask of Mist					Generative	Impairment	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Opauta	Mask of Encasing					Generative	Impairment	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Mukama	Mask of Wall-Walking					Physical	Movement	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Naynu	Mask of Laser Vision					Generative	Vision	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Kobotu	Mask of Plant Control					Transient	Manipulation	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Vokami	Mask of Static Charge					Generative	Augment	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Efemutu	Mask of Steelshift					Generative	Conversion	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Iniwahi	Mask of Starfields					Generative	Offensive	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Akuru	Mask of Darkness					Generative	Impairment	Yes	Pseudo-Elemental
Kanohi Kabomo	Mask of Energy Tracking					Sensory	Information	Yes
Kanohi Kokrimau	Mask of Insect Control					Mental	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Lerkau	Mask of Respiration					Physical	Augment	Yes
Kanohi Ikawai	Mask of Wildshape					Eclectic	Conversion	Upcoming
Kanohi Vokah	Mask of Energy					Transient	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Akkrah	Mask of Blindness					Sensory	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Maikhu	Mask of Sloth					Transient	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi Huakaja	Mask of Vertigo					Sensory	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi "Euruke"	Mask of Animation					Transient	Manipulation	No
Kanohi Xiatau	Mask of Combat Shape					Eclectic	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Pharyax	Mask of Density Control					Physical	Manipulation	Yes
Kanohi Ruuna	Mask of Deposition					Generative	Conversion	Upcoming
Kanohi Metlek	Mask of Dulling					Sensory	Impairment	No
Kanohi Harumu	Mask of Elasticity					Physical	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Kavisoh	Mask of Ensnaring					Generative	Impairment	Yes
Kanohi "Matari"	Mask of Friction Control					Physical	Manipulation	No
Kanohi "Ersuloa"	Mask of Hallucination					Mental	Impairment	No
Kanohi Paakhu	Mask of Holding					Reality	Movement	Upcoming
Kanohi Krakaya	Mask of Negation					Transient	Defensive	Upcoming
Kanohi "Kalrahu"	Mask of Paralysis					Physical	Impairment	No
Kanohi Eteko	Mask of Peace					Mental	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Aahk	Mask of Power Scream					Generative	Offensive	Yes
Kanohi Galya	Mask of Purity					Generative	Restorative	Yes
Kanohi Osaku	Mask of Scrying					Reality	Information	Upcoming
Kanohi "Ignaku"	Mask of "Shatter Sense"					Sensory	Augment	No
Kanohi Kaoki	Mask of Bestowment					Transient	Conversion	Yes
Kanohi Dehvo	Mask of Spectroscopy					Sensory	Vision	Upcoming
Kanohi Damekhi	Mask of Slicing					Generative	Offensive	Upcoming
Kanohi Asodexi	Mask of Sand					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Alternate Universe only
Kanohi Leruziril	Mask of Acid					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Alternate Universe only
Kanohi Ruratu	Mask of Crystal					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Alternate Universe only
Kanohi Khasai	Mask of Kinetics					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Alternate Universe only
Kanohi Icrom	Mask of Organics					Elemental	N/A	Yes	Alternate Universe only