Kirop

"All those years we spent hiding in the light ... we were wrong. We should have embraced the darkness from the start."

- Kirop

Kirop was a Shadow Matoran and formerly the leader of the Av-Matoran, making him the strongest of the Shadow Matoran because he knew all of the Av-Matoran's weaknesses. Kirop, along with the other Shadow Matoran, Av-Matoran, and Phantoka, resided in Karda Nui. After having his light sucked out by a Shadow Leech, Kirop became Chirox's partner, allowing Chirox to see through his eyes, something that became necessary due to Chirox's blindness.

The Toa Nuva captured Kirop and took his Keystone, and he then overheard a plan that they were talking about, and then escaped. However, this was the Toa's plan, and he led them straight to the Shadow Leech Hive. Kirop was saved by Kopaka when Takanuva lost control; later the Klakk screeched, causing Kirop to allow light back to his body. Kirop left with the other Av-Matoran to Metru Nui, where the Toa would meet them after the completion of their mission. He later evacuated the Matoran Universe and is currently living on Spherus Magna.

Powers
Kirop could shoot shadow blasts out of his claw blades and also had a power called "sight stealing" when in physical contact with a Makuta. This power allowed him to temporarily blind his foes.

Set information

 * Kirop's piece count was 14.
 * Kirop's set number was 8949.
 * Kirop can attach to the back of Chirox or Krika.
 * All the Matoran before the Av-Matoran and Shadow Matoran did not have unique masks (although some were recoloured).