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'''Ethereal''' in the Diablo universe are items or entities that either belongs entirely or partly to the [[Ethereal plane]], making the item or entity appear transparent, or sometimes appears otherworldly.

==In Diablo Games==

===Diablo III===
There are currently no known associations with the word "Ethereal" and gameplay mechanics.

===Diablo II & Diablo I==
In the older [[Diablo games]], "Ethereal" is primarily associated with the attribute of some {{iw|items Diablo II items}} that are called specifically {{iw|ethereal ethereal}}. These items generally have greater quality than other items, like striking harder, but can not be repaired from wear and tear. There are ways to make an item invulnerable, which is the only way to use ethereal item longer than the durability would allow.

==Lore==
Technically, [[Wraith]]s and other similar [[Undead#Incorporeal_Types|incorporeal undead]] should be ethereal beings as well, but whether or not this holds true, or if their ectoplasmic content possibly works different on Sanctuary is unknown.

==What Does "Ethereal" Mean?==

To quote the dictionary:

<blockquote> 1 a : of or relating to the regions beyond the earth<br /> b : celestial, heavenly<br /> c : unworldly, spiritual<br /> 2 a : lacking material substance :

immaterial, intangible </blockquote>

Not that any of this really matters in the game, it's just a cool word Bliz chose to fit the idea of bonus/no-repair weapons.<br/>

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−	Ethereal Items are not returning in Diablo III. Not in the initial launch version, at least. They might be added in an expansion, as they were in D2X.	+	Ethereal Items are '''not''' returning in Diablo III.[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/no-ethereal-items-in-d3/] Not in the initial launch version, at least. They might be added in an expansion, as they were in D2X.

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 ===Diablo III===
 There are currently no known associations with the word "Ethereal" and gameplay mechanics.
 ===Diablo II & Diablo I===
-In the older [[Diablo games]], "Ethereal" is primarily associated with the attribute of some {{iw|items Diablo II items}} that are called specifically {{iw|ethereal ethereal}}. These items generally have greater quality than other items, like striking harder, but can not be repaired from wear and tear. There are ways to make an item invulnerable, which is the only way to use ethereal item longer than the durability would allow.
+In the older [[Diablo games]], "Ethereal" is primarily associated with the attribute of some {{iw|items Diablo II items}} that are called specifically {{iw|ethereal ethereal}}.
 ==Lore==
 Technically, [[Wraith]]s and other similar [[Undead#Incorporeal_Types|incorporeal undead]] should be ethereal beings as well, but whether or not this holds true, or if their ectoplasmic content possibly works different on Sanctuary is unknown.