Water shields were tools carried by Gahlok. They were capable of drawing water or moisture from any source and redirecting it at a target.1, 2, 3, 4, 5 They could also control water. Gahlok caused floods by using their water shields to control the flood tide and create tidal waves.6, 7, 8, 9 Each Gahlok carried two water shields, one on each arm. Water shields were detachable weapons, but they needed to be connected to a Gahlok supplying them with elemental energy to work.10, 11, 12