Note-Kishin ranks are more complicated considering either a weapon or a meister can head down the path of Kishin. Therefore, certain ranks may have a backslash (Kishin Meister Rank/Kishin Weapon Rank). As well abilities may have an (m) for Kishin Meisters only, (w) for Kishin Weapons only, or (b) for both.

First Level - Evil Human

Damian "Scissor Hands" Andrews
Sakugu, the Ghost in the Machine
Kenshin Gincosu
Panic

Abilities Granted:
1.) Soul Menace(b)
Description: Also known as "Soul Force," the user can now drive their soul wavelength into a target through a physical strike.

2.) Madness Influence(b)
Description: Allows the user to enhance madness wavelengths by being present, causing an opponent to continuously come closer to insanity and the path of a Kishin.

3.) Autonomy (w)

Description: Partial Weapon Transformation can be formed on any part of the body.

Second Level - Kishin Egg

Abilities Granted:
1.) Soul Purge (Extended Range)(b)
Description: Allows for "Soul Menace"-type attacks from a distance.

2.) Meister Capability (m)
Description: Allows the user the ability to wield a Demon Weapon in battle.

3.) Direct Insanity Infection (w)
Descriptions: Allows a user's attacks to drastically increase insanity levels.



Third Level - Demon God/Dark Weapon

Gedo Arashi
Yasikani Kushino

Abilities Granted:

1.) Black Blood(b)
Description: Allows for a slightly greater resistance to slash attacks and minor regeneration, as well as the possible ability to manipulate the blood outside the body. (Note-this ability can be transferred to any other character by attacking them directly with the Black Blood, however it will increase the victim's insanity level).

2.) Weapon Regurgitation(m)
Description: Allows the user to regurgitate their fallen weapon partner and fire their soul wavelength through the weapon as a projectile.

3.) Meister's Soul(w)
Description: Allows the weapon all the abilities of the meister whose soul he/she has devoured.

4.) Lack of Fear(b)
Description: The user can no longer feel pain due to a lack of imagination. While this does not grant invulnerability, it does allow for greater endurance in battle.