The party may only acquire a Skell after Chapter 6, with the flight pack available after Chapter 9. Only BLADE members with a Skell License are allowed to use them. Skells have breakable parts (such as one losing its arm in battle) that will prevent them from using certain weapons until the damage is repaired. All Skell models can transform into different types of vehicles, such as the Formula Skell transforming into a motorcycle-like vehicle. Some Skells can also transform into an armed van or watercraft.