The Power of Kanohi
Discover the mystical masks that grant tremendous powers to their wearers
Great Kanohi are the masks worn by Toa and some other powerful beings. They contain considerable power and are vital for a Toa to reach their full potential.
Kanohi Hau
The Mask of Shielding
Creates a protective force field that defends against physical attacks.
Kanohi Akaku
The Mask of X-Ray Vision
Allows the wearer to see through solid objects and in different spectrum ranges.
Kanohi Miru
The Mask of Levitation
Grants the ability to levitate and control descent in mid-air.
Kanohi Kaukau
The Mask of Water Breathing
Allows the wearer to breathe underwater and withstand deep sea pressure.
Kanohi Pakari
The Mask of Strength
Multiplies the physical strength of its wearer many times over.
Kanohi Kakama
The Mask of Speed
Grants tremendous speed to the wearer, making them nearly invisible when running.
Noble Kanohi possess similar powers to Great Masks, but at a reduced strength. They are typically worn by Turaga, who were once Toa themselves.
Kanohi Huna
The Mask of Concealment
Grants the wearer invisibility, though they still cast a shadow.
Kanohi Komau
The Mask of Mind Control
Allows limited mental control over other beings, weaker willed beings are more susceptible.
Kanohi Ruru
The Mask of Night Vision
Provides light in darkness and enhanced sight in dimly lit places.
Kanohi Matatu
The Mask of Telekinesis
Grants the power to move objects with one's mind at a limited range.
Kanohi Mahiki
The Mask of Illusion
Creates convincing illusions, including disguising the appearance of the wearer.
Kanohi Rau
The Mask of Translation
Allows the wearer to understand and speak any language or form of communication.
Legendary Masks are unique, immensely powerful Kanohi with abilities far beyond standard masks. They are central to many prophecies and quests in the Bionicle universe.
Kanohi Avohkii
The Mask of Light
The legendary mask that grants its wearer the power of light, capable of illuminating darkness both literal and spiritual. It calls to its destined wearer and was central to the prophecy of the Seventh Toa.
Kanohi Kraahkan
The Mask of Shadows
The dark counterpart to the Mask of Light, it gives the power to control shadow and see the darkness in others' hearts. It instills fear in those nearby and can corrupt even the purest souls.
Kanohi Vahi
The Mask of Time
Forged by Vakama from the legendary Disk of Time, this mask grants limited control over time itself. It can speed up or slow down time in a targeted area, but is notoriously difficult to control.
The Art of Mask Making
Kanohi Masks are traditionally forged by Ta-Matoran crafters in the Great Furnace of Ta-Koro. The process involves purifying Kanoka disks and reshaping them through both physical crafting and imbuing them with power.
The greatest mask maker of all was Artakha, whose legendary skill allowed him to create masks of immense power. On Metru Nui, mask makers like Vakama were renowned for their talent in creating Kanohi from Kanoka disks.
The Process:
- Gathering and purifying protodermis
- Forging Kanoka disks with specific powers
- Combining disks in the furnace
- Shaping the molten material into a mask
- Cooling and empowering the finished Kanohi