“ | Pick up these helpful items whenever possible. Some items take effect when picked up. You must select and use other items before taking effect. | ” |
—The Quake II Manual |
Powerups or Power-ups are items that can be collected that are not Weapons or Ammo. A Powerup can grant the user an advantage over her or his threats. There are 30 Powerups in Quake II.
Types of Powerups
Offensive
Defensive
- Invulnerability
- Rebreather
- Enviro-Suit
- Armor Shard
- Jacket Armor
- Combat Armor
- Body Armor
- Power Shield
- Power Screen (unused item, but only with Cheat Codes)
Evasive
- Invisibility (N64 only)
- Silencer
Collective
Restorative
Progressive
- Blue Key
- Green Key
- Red Key
- Power Cube
- Pyramid Key
- Data CD
- Security Pass
- Commander's head
- Airstrike Marker
- Data Spinner