John Ohm looks like a fairly normal kid about to enter collage. A bit on the dorky side, and he dresses low key and without any distinguishing style or notable flair. These days its a hoodie, dark glasses, jeans and sneakers.

As Shabdkosh Shiva, John wears a reinforced black armored jumpsuit, full face mask and gloves, and a black visor. He wears a utility belt built into the suit with a multiple pockets where clearly a lot of gear is stored. He also has high tech bracers on his wrists. On his chest is a red humanoid in a circle with 8 arms.

Unlike when John in his in civilian clothes, his six energy tendrils coming out of his back are fully visible. Shabdkosh Shiva however is almost never seen, and fades away as soon as he can. Even in plain sight.