IG-100 MagnaGuard has had every external component painted black as night, with attempts to minimize the brightness of external lights and features. This allows this IG-100 MagnaGuard to more easily blend into the shadows and darkness unseen.

IG-100 MagnaGuard has recieved redundant programming and a mechanical overhaul that reinforces known weaknesses from the original design that allow this IG-100 MagnaGuard to continue operating and survive much longer against a wide range of attacks. This programming overhaul slightly slows processing times while the mechanical fitments can slightly reduce agility.

IG-100 MagnaGuard has had its programs re-written and mechanical systems hard-wired for combat operations. This augmentation gives this IG-100 MagnaGuard a significant increase in combat efficiency in eliminating targets on behalf of Tra'an Reith di Plagia, but at the expense of it being usable for much else except for combat.

IG-100 MagnaGuard has developed a predatory nature similar to those often associated with assassin droids. As a result, IG-100 MagnaGuard will often approach a situation with the mind set of a hunter, and convey their findings as such. This can be disconcerting to others who are unaccustomed to IG-100 MagnaGuard.