Quantum Masks

Four ancient witch doctor masks with power over space and time.

The Quantum Masks are four magical masks that appear in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. They are ancient witch doctor masks that have great power over space and time. Aku Aku recognizes Lani-Loli as one of them, and explains they would only appear if something has opened up the multiverse. Crash and his sister Coco must find all four Quantum Masks across the multiverse to seal the rifts that have been opened.

Quick Facts

Official name: Quantum Mask
First appears: Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Function: Grant special powers to traverse obstacles
Status: Collected by Crash and Coco

Lore & Background

The Quantum Masks are four magical masks that are scattered throughout the game and grant Crash and Coco special powers to traverse obstacles during particular segments. Unlike Aku Aku, the Quantum Masks are not found in crates, but rather materialize in areas where their powers can be used, and transform into a suit worn by Crash and Coco. Lani-Loli can phase objects in and out of tangibility. Akano grants the player character a violent 'dark matter spin' that enables them to glide across the air and deflect projectiles. Kupuna-Wa can slow the flow of time. Ika-Ika can reverse gravity. Aku Aku recognizes Lani-Loli as one of the Quantum Masks, and explains they would only appear if something has opened up the multiverse. At Lani-Loli's urging, Crash and his sister Coco follow him through a rift as he explains that they need to find the other three Quantum Masks across the multiverse to seal the rifts.

Reader's Guide

Players will encounter the Quantum Masks in specific areas where their powers can be used. Lani-Loli appears first, found after Crash investigates the central peak of N. Sanity Island. When a Quantum Mask materializes, it transforms into a suit worn by Crash and Coco. Each mask grants a unique power: Lani-Loli phases objects in and out of tangibility; Akano grants a 'dark matter spin' that enables gliding across air and deflecting projectiles; Kupuna-Wa slows the flow of time; Ika-Ika reverses gravity. These powers are used to traverse obstacles during particular segments. The masks are not found in crates like Aku Aku, but appear at specific points in levels where their abilities are needed. Collecting all four is essential to sealing the rifts across the multiverse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly are the Quantum Masks?

They are four ancient witch doctor artifacts that hold immense magical power over space and time. Aku Aku identifies them as significant relics that only surface when the multiverse is destabilized.

In which Crash Bandicoot game do they appear?

These masks serve as a central plot element in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. They are not featured as key collectibles in any other mainline titles within the series.

Which villain seeks to collect the Quantum Masks?

The sorcerer Lani-Loli is revealed to be one of the masks himself and attempts to gather all four to control time. He uses his power to open portals across the multiverse for this purpose.

How does Crash use them to win?

Crash and Coco must retrieve every mask from various timelines to prevent Lani-Loli from succeeding. Once secured, they enable Aku Aku to seal the rifts and restore the timeline.