The armor transforms Oroku Saki into a colossus standing over two meters tall. Being powered armor, it grants its wearer superhuman strength and heightened reflexes, allowing Shredder to easily overwhelm the bulk of the Ninja Turtles and hurl his enemies with a single blow. The most notable feature of this exosuit is the incredible array of retractable, segmented blades on his forearms and shoulders. Shredder can launch these blades as deadly projectiles and, thanks to a magnetic attraction system, instantly recall them as if they were technological boomerangs. Traditionally, Shredder has two or three metallic claws on his knuckles. In this version, the iconic Tekkō-Kagi claws become multiple, massive, triple-jointed robotic blades, capable of rotating, cutting through metal, and blocking enemy weapons. The structure is heavily layered (which many fans and critics have called overly complex or "over-designed"). It retains classic elements of Japanese folklore, such as the large shoulder pads and iconic Kabuto helmet, but fused with dark steel plates, exposed hydraulic gears, and servomotors. The angular face mask completely obscures Saki's face, revealing only the eye slits. In addition to its offensive functions, the armor serves as a fully-fledged medical protective suit. It features advanced integrated life support systems that keep Shredder alive even after suffering extreme physical trauma, such as falls from dizzying heights.