Bohrok Shields

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Bohrok Shields

A Lehvak using its Acid Shield
Tool
Users Bohrok
Function Focus the user's powers
Melee combat
Defense
Status In use



Bohrok Shields are tools wielded by the Bohrok. Each member of the Bohrok swarms wields a pair of breed-specific shields through which it can channel its powers.[1][2] The shields may also be used defensively or for melee combat.

List of Shields

Name Picture User Function
Fire Shield Tahnok Melt any substance on the island of Mata Nui[3]
Water Shield Gahlok Draw water from any source and then redirect it at a target[4]
Acid Shield
Crushing Shield[5][6]
Lehvak Secrete a special acid that could eat through any substance on Mata Nui in a matter of seconds[7]
Stone Shield Pahrak Generate seismic energy strong enough to cause stone to crumble[8]
Earth Shield
Hammer Shield[9]
Nuhvok Weaken a structure from below, causing it to tumble down[10]
Ice Shield Kohrak Freeze anything, including molten rock or open flames[11]

Example Usage

In "To Trap a Tahnok", a swarm of Tahnok used their Fire Shields to melt handholds into the wall of Tiro Canyon so they could climb out of it.

Set Information

The six Bohrok sets released in 2002 each contain a pair of Bohrok Shields. Each shield is composed of a single LEGO element.

References

  1. "Bohrok." Encyclopedia Updated, pp. 14-15.
  2. "Official Greg Dialogue", post 5835. BZPower Forums. (archived on greg.thegreatarchives.com)
  3. "Fire Shield." Encyclopedia Updated, p. 33.
  4. "Water Shield." Encyclopedia Updated, p. 156.
  5. "BIONICLE: Lehvak". LEGO Shop. (archived on web.archive.org)
  6. The Comming of the Bohrok. BIONICLE: Bohrok Swarm
  7. "Acid Shield." Encyclopedia Updated, p. 7.
  8. "Pahrak." The Official Guide to BIONICLE.
  9. Bohrok Swarms Promo CD.
  10. "Earth Shield." Encyclopedia Updated, p. 29.
  11. "Ice Shield." Encyclopedia Updated, p. 47.

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