Fire shields were flamethrower-like tools carried by Tahnok. They could shoot jets of flame and melt any substance on Mata Nui, including solid rock.1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Each Tahnok carried two fire shields, one on each arm. Fire shields were detachable weapons, but they needed to be connected to a Tahnok supplying them with elemental energy to work.8, 9, 10