Shield Crate

Break open for protection against hazards and enemies.

The Shield Crate is a specialized crate found in Crash Bandicoot that grants Crash a floating Aku Aku mask, which protects him from a single enemy or hazard. Collecting three masks consecutively grants Crash temporary invulnerability from all minor dangers. These crates display an icon of what they contain, specifically the Aku Aku mask.

Quick Facts

Type: Power-Up Crate
Status: Active

Lore & Background

Scattered throughout each level are various types of crates that can be broken open by jumping on them, spinning into them, or knocking a kicked enemy into them. Among these, crates displaying Aku Aku will grant Crash a floating Aku Aku mask that protects him from a single enemy or hazard. These crates are part of the game's design to help Crash traverse the 32 levels and defeat Doctor Neo Cortex.

Reader's Guide

To utilize a Shield Crate effectively, locate crates displaying the Aku Aku icon within any level. Break them open by jumping on them, spinning into them, or knocking a kicked enemy into them. Once opened, Crash gains a floating Aku Aku mask that protects him from a single enemy or hazard. Collecting three masks consecutively grants temporary invulnerability from all minor dangers. Prioritize these crates when approaching dangerous sections, such as areas with rolling boulders or clusters of enemies. Note that the protection is lost after one hit unless three masks are collected, and the invulnerability from three masks is temporary. Do not waste this protection on safe sections where no threats are present.