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|English Title = Meister
 
|English Title = Meister
|Alternate title = Technician, Craftsman, Master, Worker, Mechanic
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|Alternate Names = Technician, Craftsman, Master, Worker, Mechanic
|Romanji =''Shokunin''
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|Romaji = Shokunin
|Katakana = 職人
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|Kanji = 職人
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|Anime Debut = [[Episode 1]]}}{{translation|'''Meisters'''|職人|Shokunin}} are warriors who fight and battle using the weapon forms of [[demon weapons|Demon Weapons]], people who are able to transform into traditional weapons.<ref>(Yen Press)''Soul Eater NOT!'' Manga: Chapter 1 — '''Pamplet from Tsugumi''': ''These "weapons" are actually people who can take on the forms of traditional weapons. And Meisters are the warriors who fight using these weapons.''</ref>
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{{translation|'''Meisters'''|職人|Shokunin}} are warriors who fight and battle using the weapon forms of [[demon weapons|Demon Weapons]], people who are able to transform into traditional weapons.<ref>(Yen Press)''Soul Eater NOT!'' Manga: Chapter 1 — '''Pamplet from Tsugumi''': ''These "weapons" are actually people who can take on the forms of traditional weapons. And Meisters are the warriors who fight using these weapons.''</ref>
 
 
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Meisters are generally individuals with exceptional wavelengths who are paired up with Weapons should both the Meister and Weapon have a compatible wavelength.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Episode 6</ref> This is based on the personalities of the potential Meister and Weapon. Should they be compatible, the individual would be able to utilize their chosen partner with ease. However, if one's wavelength isn't compatible, dangerous effects from the rejection can result in injury and possibly death in extreme cases.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Episode 13</ref>
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Meisters are individuals with exceptional wavelengths who are paired up with Weapons should both the Meister and Weapon have a compatible wavelength.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Episode 6</ref> This is based on the personalities of the potential Meister and Weapon. Should they be compatible, the individual would be able to utilize their chosen partner with ease. However, if one's wavelength isn't compatible, dangerous effects from the rejection can result in injury and possibly death in extreme cases.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Episode 13</ref>
   
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Meisters can vary in race, even to animals such as the likes of [[Ape]]s.<ref>''Soul EAter'' Manga: Chapter 99</ref> Only Demon Weapons, most likely due to their role already as a weapon, cannot undertake the capability of becoming Meisters. The only exceptions are those who wield their family members' weapon forms due to a a special [[bond]]<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 105</ref> and the usage of [[Excalibur]].
Meisters in ''Soul Eater'' can be a variety of individuals, even those like [[shinigami]]s and [[zombie]]s. However, it seems that [[Demon Weapons]] are the only individuals not able function as Meisters (unless the said characters are wielding family members, which a '''bond''' is responsible for enabling. Also, any character is able to hold [[Excalibur]]). The reason behind this is unknown.
 
   
 
It seems to be a prerequisite that a Meister be physically fit. In fact, nearly all Meisters revealed appear to be physically fit. The need to be fit is given credence when [[Nygus]] noted that it's a shame that [[Patty]] is a Weapon after witnessing her take down numerous opponents without a loss in form.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Chapter 62, page 9</ref> This is further evidenced by the fact that many of the Meisters seem to be able to run the 100m dash in under 9 seconds, with Black☆Star coming in at under 6 seconds.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Chapter 45, page 13</ref> The real world world-record for the 100m dash is 9.58 seconds.
 
It seems to be a prerequisite that a Meister be physically fit. In fact, nearly all Meisters revealed appear to be physically fit. The need to be fit is given credence when [[Nygus]] noted that it's a shame that [[Patty]] is a Weapon after witnessing her take down numerous opponents without a loss in form.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Chapter 62, page 9</ref> This is further evidenced by the fact that many of the Meisters seem to be able to run the 100m dash in under 9 seconds, with Black☆Star coming in at under 6 seconds.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Chapter 45, page 13</ref> The real world world-record for the 100m dash is 9.58 seconds.
 
===Classification===
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Utility Meister]]'''|万能職人|Bannō Shokunin}}: A meister that is capable of hooking their wavelength up with different weapons and synchronize them simultaneously in battle. [[Kilik Rung]] is the only expressed utility meister.<ref name="Chapter 66">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 66</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Genius Meister]]'''|天才職人|Tensai Shokunin}}: According to Spirit Albarn, Meister who're labelled this are able to easily master any weapon to an extent.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 2; Chapter 2 - '''Spirit''':''If he gets even a bit curious about another person's weapon, then he learns how to master it to a certain extent. As far as talent and skill, he's way above my wife...I mean ex-wife...Stein is a Genius Meister.</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Scythe-Meister]]'''|鎌職人|Kama Shokunin}}: Scythe-meisters are meisters who employ the usage of [[Demon Scythe|demon scythes]].<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 1; Prologue #1</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Pot Meister]]'''|壺職人|Tsubo Shokunin}}: A Meister whose skill is in the usage of a [[Demon Weapon]] that transforms into a "pot"; gauntlet-like gloves.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 34</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Shadow Weapon Meister]]'''|暗器職人|Anki Shokunin|funi=Assassin Meister}}: Meisters skilled in using weapons for assassination.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 1; Prologue #2</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Knife Meister]]'''|ナイフ職人|Naifu Shokunin}}: A meister whom is skilled with the employment and use usage of a knife as a [[Demon Weapon]].<ref name="Chapter 1, page 171">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Volume 1 (eBook); Chapter 1, page 171</ref> [[
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Gun-Type Meister]]'''|銃型職人|Jū-gata Shokunin}}: As the name implies, Gun-Type Meisters are Meisters who wield and skilled in the usage of gun-type demon weapons.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 1; Prologue #4</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Great Sword Meister]]'''|大剣職人|Daiken Shokunin}}: A meister skilled in the usage of a [[Demon Weapon|demon weapon]] in which can transform into a great sword.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 92</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Lamp Meister]]'''|ランプ職人|Ranpu Shokunin}}: Meister who are skilled in employing weapons classified as lamps.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 34, 92</ref>
 
*{{Translation|'''[[Demon Sword Master]]'''|剣士|Makenshi}}: Demon sword masters are meister who are skilled in the employment and usage of sword-type weaponry.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 32.5</ref>
   
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==Special Abilities==
[[File:MakausingSoulPerception.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Maka using Soul Perception.]]
 
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Although Meisters vary in skill and power, many (though not all) share a common set of abilities and techniques such as:
Many Meisters have various abilities which span out to many possibilities. However, Meisters have the ability to allows communication on a spiritual level with their Weapon and, most importantly in combat, allows them to receive or give energy. Many Meisters also, over through the course of ''Soul Eater'' and in some cases in ''[[Soul Eater NOT!]]'' develop the Meister-exclusive ability, [[Soul Perception]], which allows those with it to search for wavelengths and identify them. This is mainly used for localizing people and gauging their potential strength and sometimes even interpreting their intentions.
 
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[[File:Kid_during_Soul_Resonance_and_Execution_Mode.png|thumb|200px|A Meister (Kid) performing Soul Resonance.]]
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*{{translation|'''[[Soul Resonance]]'''|魂の共鳴|Tamashī no Kyōmei}}: A technique that allows for the execution of special attacks from a Demon Weapon when the Meister's Soul Wavelength is sent into their Weapon, which then amplifies it and sends it back to the Meister. This process is done repeatedly. In turn, performing this generates a strong Wavelength which enables a powerful attack to be performed.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 2; Chapter 2, page 48 - '''Stein''': "Soul Resonance" - The Meister sends her Soul Wavelength into the weapon, which then amplifies it and sends it back to the Meister...done repeatedly. This can generate a very powerful Soul Wavelength.</ref>
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*{{Translation|'''[[Wavelength Control]]'''|波長コントロール|Hachō Kontorōru}}: All Meisters possess this ability of controlling their own wavelength to some degree, allowing them to be able to hold a [[Demon Weapon]] compatible to them.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 20</ref>
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*{{Translation|'''[[Soul Perception]]'''|魂感知|Tamashī Kanchi}}: A technique that grants a Meister the ability to perceive souls of others. This technique was originally developed among [[Human]]s as a method of tracking down evil [[Witch]]es though was later countered by a [[Soul Protect|special spell created among the witches]].<ref name="Soul Perception Origin">''Soul Eater'' Volume 5, [[Chapter 16]], Page 55</ref>>
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===Advanced Techniques===
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Among even Meisters, there are known advanced techniques utilized by only extremely skilled Meisters:
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[[File:Episode_19_-_Stein_performs_Soul_Menace_on_Medusa.png|thumb|200px|Soul Menace.]]
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*{{translation|'''[[Soul Menace]]'''|魂威|Kon'i}}: A [[Wavelength Control]] technique that allows a Meister to act on the offensive with his own wavelength without a Demon Weapon, the resulting attack appearing similar to that of electricity and performing internal damage.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 2; Chapter 2, page 25</ref>
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*{{Translation|'''[[Adjust]]'''|相殺|Sōsai}}: An advanced technique of [[Wavelength Control]] that allows a Meister to adjust to another's Wavelength. This allows them to potentially cancel out techniques originating from Wavelength Control (such as [[Ultimate Move: Black☆Star Big Wave]]).<ref>''Soul Eater Guidebook: How to Make a Death Scythe''</ref> However, this requires a Meister to be stronger than that of the target.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 63</ref>
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===Rare Techniques===
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Some techniques utilized by meisters can only be used by certain, special individuals:
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*{{Translation|'''[[Super Soul Perception]]'''|超魂感知|Chō Tamashii Kanchi}}: A rare variant of [[Soul Perception|soul perception]] that allows for skills such as [[Lie Detecting|lie detecting]]. Users of Super Soul Perception are exceptional, capable of perceiving [[Madness|madness]] at a grander scale and even break through a [[Witch|witch]]'s [[Soul Protect|soul protect]].<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 11; Chapter 40, page 9</ref> Users of this are known to be targets by [[Witch|witches]] and [[Agents of the Kishin|agents of the Kishin]].<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 11; Chapter 40, page 10</ref>
   
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===Soul Resonance Techniques===
[[File:Witch Hunter (Demon Scythe) - (1).png|thumb|right|200px|The Witch-Hunt is a powerful soul resonance technique. It's also a common technique among scythe meisters and has various levels.]]
 
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Some Soul Resonance techniques among Meisters are also commonly utilized:
Perhaps the biggest strength of that of a person who's a Meister is the ability to achieve [[Soul Resonance|soul resonance]] with their Demon Weapon partner. Depending on a character's ability, skill, and sometimes even underlying theme, a character may be able to utilize a soul resonance technique. Some techniques may be unique while others are techniques that're common within a certain group such as scythe meisters. Soul Resonance techniques are perhaps the most powerful type of techniques within ''Soul Eater''; many of them are unique and are the reason why the [[Witches]] began losing to humans after the creation of the Demon Weapons.
 
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*{{Translation|'''[[Great Traditional Techniques of the Scythe-Meister]]'''|鎌職人伝統の大技|Kamashokunin dentō no ōwaza}}: Special technique exist among scythe meisters that allows for soul resonance. [[Witch-Hunt]] is the only known example of these special techniques.<ref name="Chapter 1">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 1</ref>
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===Fighting Styles===
[[File:Kid chargeing his wavelength.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The skull theme Death the kid possess shows when utilizing his soul resonance technqiues.]]
 
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Certain fighting styles exist for the usage of a Meister such as:
Although not exactly an ability in the true sense of the word, it would seem to be common among Meisters to have their "themes" present during the use of their abilities. An example of this is Sid, who has an undead theme. This theme of his is present in the name of his attacks, the changing of his weapon into a tomb when performing a resonance, and the fact that he is a zombie. Stein, a scientist who loves to dissect, has stitches present on the blade of [[Witch-Hunt]] when he performs it with [[Spirit]]. Kid, too, has skulls present on his death cannon when he performs a Soul Resonance with his two pistols.
 
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*{{Translation|'''[[Art of Assassination]]'''|暗殺術|Ansatsu Jutsu}}: A fighting style use by assassin-related Meisters. Users of the Art of Assassination follow a specifc set of principles and apply them in battle.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Prologue 2</ref>
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[[File:Chapter_54_-_Kilik_knocks_out_Demon_Tool_Soldier_2.png|thumb|200px|Instantaneous Maximum Firepower]]
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*{{Translation|'''[[Instantaneous Maximum Firepower]]'''|瞬間最大火力|Shunkan Saidai Karyoku}}: A devastating fighting style in which involves a Meister to attack with the max firepower of their capability in an "instant" as the name implies. So far, this practice is only seen used by a [[Pot Meister]], namely [[Kilik Rung]].<ref name="Chapter 66">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 66</ref>
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*{{Translation|'''[[Stein's Fighting Style]]'''|シュタインの格闘スタイル|Shutain no Kakutō Sutairu}}: A simplistic [[Scythe-Meister]] style in which a Meister uses a weapon to defend from attacks and attacks exclusively with [[Soul Menace]] with their free-hand.<ref name="Chapter 5">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 5</ref>
   
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{{Translation|'''[[Utility Meister]]'''|万能職人|Bannō Shokunin}}: These Meisters specialize in not only resonating with different types of Demon Weapons, but also can even utilize and resonate with more then one Demon Weapon them simultaneously.<ref name="Chapter 66">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 66</ref>
 
   
{{Translation|'''Genius Meister'''|天才職人|Tensai Shokunin}}: According to Spirit Albarn, Meister who're labelled this are able to easily master any weapon to an extent If they get even vaguely curious about their weapon form. [[Franken Stein]] is the only known Genius Meister.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 2; Chapter 2 - '''Spirit''':''If he gets even a bit curious about another person's weapon, then he learns how to master it to a certain extent. As far as talent and skill, he's way above my wife...I mean ex-wife...Stein is a Genius Meister.</ref>
 
 
[[File:Soul_Eater_NOT_Episode_6_-_Liz_wields_Demon_Pistol.gif|thumb|left|200px|Liz using her sibling, Patty, as her weapon of choice. A Bond Meister.]]
 
'''Bond Meister''': Among family members due to a resonance phenomenon called a "[[Bond]]", it is possible for family members to utilize their family's weapon form. Differentiating from the fact family members share similar Wavelengths, the drawback is that Soul Resonance techniques are not as strong as with indivduals who're are different.<ref name=Chapter 106">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 106</ref>
 
 
'''[[Death Scythe Meister]]''': Death Scythe Meisters are extremely skilled Meisters whom are known to employ the use of a [[Death Scythe]]. These Meisters are highly renown from foes alike, many of them known to be extremely dangerous and formidable, with the majority of them (sans [[Maka Albarn]]) achieving a Three-Star ranking within the DWMA.<ref name="Chapter 83">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 83</ref>
 
 
===Weapon Specialist===
 
[[File:Franken_Stein_using_Death_Scythe.png|thumb|200px|A Scythe-Meister employing a scythe Demon Weapon.]]
 
{{Translation|'''[[Scythe-Meister]]'''|鎌職人|Kama Shokunin}}: Scythe-Meisters are Meisters who employ the usage of Demon Weapon in which are Scythes. They're perhaps one of the more powerful classifications on Meisters.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 1; Prologue #1</ref>
 
 
{{Translation|'''Pot Meister'''|壺職人|Tsubo Shokunin}}: A Meister whose skill is in the usage of a [[Demon Weapon]] that transforms into a "pot"; gauntlet-like gloves. Only [[Kilik Rung]] is a known Pot Meister.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 34</ref>
 
 
{{Translation|'''[[Shadow Weapon Meister]]'''|暗器職人|Anki Shokunin|funi=Dark Arm Meister}}: Shadow Weapon Meisters are Meisters presumably skilled in the wielding and usage of Japanese-related weaponry.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 1; Prologue #2</ref>
 
[[File:Episode_18_-_Sid_and_Mira_get_ready_for_Soul_Resonance.png|thumb|left|200px|A Knife Meister.]]
 
{{Translation|'''Knife Meister'''|ナイフ職人|Naifu Shokunin}}: A Meister whom is skilled with the employment and use usage of a knife as a [[Demon Weapon]].<ref name="Chapter 1, page 171">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Volume 1 (eBook); Chapter 1, page 171</ref> [[Sid Barrett]] is the only known Knife Meister thus far.<ref name="Chapter 1, page 171"/>
 
 
{{Translation|'''[[Gun-Type Meister]]'''|銃型職人|Jū-gata Shokunin}}: As the name implies, Gun-Type Meisters are Meisters who wield and skilled in the usage of gun-type Demon Weapons.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Volume 1; Prologue #4</ref>
 
[[File:Episode_4_-_Akane_holding_the_Demon_Great_Sword_(Clay).png|thumb|200px|A Great Sword Meister.]]
 
{{Translation|'''[[Sword Master]]'''|剣士|Kenshi}}: Sword Masters are Meister who are skilled in the employment and usage of sword-type weaponry.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 32.5</ref>
 
 
{{Translation|'''Great Sword Meister'''|大剣職人|Daiken Shokunin}}: A Meister skilled in the usage of a [[Demon Weapon]] in which can transform into a great sword. [[Akane☆Hoshi]] is the only known Great Sword Meister thus far.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 92</ref>
 
 
{{Translation|'''[[Lamp Meister]]'''|ランプ職人|Ranpu Shokunin}}: Meister who are skilled in employing weapons classified as "Lamps", including those shaped as an actual lantern or genie lamp.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 34, 92</ref>
 
 
[[File:Mjolnir_in_the_anime.png|thumb|left|200px|A Hammer Meister.]]
 
'''[[Hammer Meister]]''': Meisters in which are skilled with Demon weapons whose forms are classified as "hammers".<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 64</ref>
 
 
'''[[Axe Meister]]''': Axe Meisters are Meisters in which employ the usage of Demon Weapons whose forms are classified as "axes".<ref name="Chapter 92">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 92</ref>
 
[[File:Soul_Eater_Chapter_60_-_Enrique_and_Tezca.png|thumb|200px|A Mirror Meister.]]
 
'''[[Halberd Meister]]''': Halberd Meisters are Meister in which are skilled in the employment of a Halberd. Depending on the Miester, they may also be skilled with the "spear" potion (making them a Spear Meister), the Axe portion (Axe Meister), or even the Scythe portion (Scythe-Meister).<ref>''Soul Eater NOT!'' Volume 5; Chapter 31</ref>
 
 
'''Mirror Meister''': A Meister that specializes in the usage of a [[Demon Weapon]] in which it's transformation is that of a Mirror. Only [[Enrique]] and [[Death]] are known Mirror Meisters.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 60</ref>
 
 
'''Cannon Meister''': A Meister proficient at the usage of [[Demon Weapon]] that takes the form of a cannon. Only [[Feodor]] and [[Death]] are known Cannonball Meisters.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 83</ref>
 
 
'''Ballista Meister''': A Meister in which is skilled in the usage of a [[Demon Weapon]] that is a Ballista. Only [[Ahab's Meister]] and [[Heming]] are known Ballista Meisters.<ref name="Chapter 88">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 88</ref>
 
 
'''Vajra Meister''': A Meister in which is skilled in the usage of a Demon Weapon that takes the form of a Vajra. [[Asura]] is the only known Vajra Meister.<ref name="Chapter 24">''Soul Eater'' Manga: Chapter 24</ref>
 
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*Weapons seem to be classed in the same system and rank with their meisters.<ref>''Soul Eater'' Chapter 64</ref>
 
 
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Meisters (職人, Shokunin) are warriors who fight and battle using the weapon forms of Demon Weapons, people who are able to transform into traditional weapons.[1]

Overview

Meisters are individuals with exceptional wavelengths who are paired up with Weapons should both the Meister and Weapon have a compatible wavelength.[2] This is based on the personalities of the potential Meister and Weapon. Should they be compatible, the individual would be able to utilize their chosen partner with ease. However, if one's wavelength isn't compatible, dangerous effects from the rejection can result in injury and possibly death in extreme cases.[3]

Meisters can vary in race, even to animals such as the likes of Apes.[4] Only Demon Weapons, most likely due to their role already as a weapon, cannot undertake the capability of becoming Meisters. The only exceptions are those who wield their family members' weapon forms due to a a special bond[5] and the usage of Excalibur.

It seems to be a prerequisite that a Meister be physically fit. In fact, nearly all Meisters revealed appear to be physically fit. The need to be fit is given credence when Nygus noted that it's a shame that Patty is a Weapon after witnessing her take down numerous opponents without a loss in form.[6] This is further evidenced by the fact that many of the Meisters seem to be able to run the 100m dash in under 9 seconds, with Black☆Star coming in at under 6 seconds.[7] The real world world-record for the 100m dash is 9.58 seconds.

Classification

  • Utility Meister (万能職人, Bannō Shokunin): A meister that is capable of hooking their wavelength up with different weapons and synchronize them simultaneously in battle. Kilik Rung is the only expressed utility meister.[8]
  • Genius Meister (天才職人, Tensai Shokunin): According to Spirit Albarn, Meister who're labelled this are able to easily master any weapon to an extent.[9]
  • Scythe-Meister (鎌職人, Kama Shokunin): Scythe-meisters are meisters who employ the usage of demon scythes.[10]
  • Pot Meister (壺職人, Tsubo Shokunin): A Meister whose skill is in the usage of a Demon Weapon that transforms into a "pot"; gauntlet-like gloves.[11]
  • Shadow Weapon Meister (暗器職人, Anki Shokunin; FUNimation "Assassin Meister"): Meisters skilled in using weapons for assassination.[12]
  • Knife Meister (ナイフ職人, Naifu Shokunin): A meister whom is skilled with the employment and use usage of a knife as a Demon Weapon.[13] [[
  • Gun-Type Meister (銃型職人, Jū-gata Shokunin): As the name implies, Gun-Type Meisters are Meisters who wield and skilled in the usage of gun-type demon weapons.[14]
  • Great Sword Meister (大剣職人, Daiken Shokunin): A meister skilled in the usage of a demon weapon in which can transform into a great sword.[15]
  • Lamp Meister (ランプ職人, Ranpu Shokunin): Meister who are skilled in employing weapons classified as lamps.[16]
  • Demon Sword Master (魔剣士, Makenshi): Demon sword masters are meister who are skilled in the employment and usage of sword-type weaponry.[17]

Special Abilities

Although Meisters vary in skill and power, many (though not all) share a common set of abilities and techniques such as:

Kid during Soul Resonance and Execution Mode

A Meister (Kid) performing Soul Resonance.

  • Soul Resonance (魂の共鳴, Tamashī no Kyōmei): A technique that allows for the execution of special attacks from a Demon Weapon when the Meister's Soul Wavelength is sent into their Weapon, which then amplifies it and sends it back to the Meister. This process is done repeatedly. In turn, performing this generates a strong Wavelength which enables a powerful attack to be performed.[18]
  • Wavelength Control (波長コントロール, Hachō Kontorōru): All Meisters possess this ability of controlling their own wavelength to some degree, allowing them to be able to hold a Demon Weapon compatible to them.[19]
  • Soul Perception (魂感知, Tamashī Kanchi): A technique that grants a Meister the ability to perceive souls of others. This technique was originally developed among Humans as a method of tracking down evil Witches though was later countered by a special spell created among the witches.[20]>

Advanced Techniques

Among even Meisters, there are known advanced techniques utilized by only extremely skilled Meisters:

Episode 19 - Stein performs Soul Menace on Medusa

Soul Menace.

  • Soul Menace (魂威, Kon'i): A Wavelength Control technique that allows a Meister to act on the offensive with his own wavelength without a Demon Weapon, the resulting attack appearing similar to that of electricity and performing internal damage.[21]
  • Adjust (相殺, Sōsai): An advanced technique of Wavelength Control that allows a Meister to adjust to another's Wavelength. This allows them to potentially cancel out techniques originating from Wavelength Control (such as Ultimate Move: Black☆Star Big Wave).[22] However, this requires a Meister to be stronger than that of the target.[23]

Rare Techniques

Some techniques utilized by meisters can only be used by certain, special individuals:

Soul Resonance Techniques

Some Soul Resonance techniques among Meisters are also commonly utilized:

Fighting Styles

Certain fighting styles exist for the usage of a Meister such as:

  • Art of Assassination (暗殺術, Ansatsu Jutsu): A fighting style use by assassin-related Meisters. Users of the Art of Assassination follow a specifc set of principles and apply them in battle.[27]
Chapter 54 - Kilik knocks out Demon Tool Soldier 2

Instantaneous Maximum Firepower

  • Instantaneous Maximum Firepower (瞬間最大火力, Shunkan Saidai Karyoku): A devastating fighting style in which involves a Meister to attack with the max firepower of their capability in an "instant" as the name implies. So far, this practice is only seen used by a Pot Meister, namely Kilik Rung.[8]
  • Stein's Fighting Style (シュタインの格闘スタイル, Shutain no Kakutō Sutairu): A simplistic Scythe-Meister style in which a Meister uses a weapon to defend from attacks and attacks exclusively with Soul Menace with their free-hand.[28]

List of meisters

Main article: Category:Meister

References

  1. (Yen Press)Soul Eater NOT! Manga: Chapter 1 — Pamplet from Tsugumi: These "weapons" are actually people who can take on the forms of traditional weapons. And Meisters are the warriors who fight using these weapons.
  2. Soul Eater Episode 6
  3. Soul Eater Episode 13
  4. Soul EAter Manga: Chapter 99
  5. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 105
  6. Soul Eater Chapter 62, page 9
  7. Soul Eater Chapter 45, page 13
  8. 8.0 8.1 Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 66
  9. Soul Eater Volume 2; Chapter 2 - Spirit:If he gets even a bit curious about another person's weapon, then he learns how to master it to a certain extent. As far as talent and skill, he's way above my wife...I mean ex-wife...Stein is a Genius Meister.
  10. Soul Eater Volume 1; Prologue #1
  11. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 34
  12. Soul Eater Volume 1; Prologue #2
  13. Soul Eater Manga: Volume 1 (eBook); Chapter 1, page 171
  14. Soul Eater Volume 1; Prologue #4
  15. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 92
  16. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 34, 92
  17. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 32.5
  18. Soul Eater Volume 2; Chapter 2, page 48 - Stein: "Soul Resonance" - The Meister sends her Soul Wavelength into the weapon, which then amplifies it and sends it back to the Meister...done repeatedly. This can generate a very powerful Soul Wavelength.
  19. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 20
  20. Soul Eater Volume 5, Chapter 16, Page 55
  21. Soul Eater Volume 2; Chapter 2, page 25
  22. Soul Eater Guidebook: How to Make a Death Scythe
  23. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 63
  24. Soul Eater Volume 11; Chapter 40, page 9
  25. Soul Eater Volume 11; Chapter 40, page 10
  26. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 1
  27. Soul Eater Manga: Prologue 2
  28. Soul Eater Manga: Chapter 5

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