The War Within Patch 11.2: New WoW Ethereals Allied Race hints
Ethereals Allied Race in WoW? Not so impossible anymore. Here are all the hints from Patch 11.2 that could point to their long-awaited arrival.
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Key takeaways
- Players can temporarily transform into an ethereal using a new Glamour item in Patch 11.2.
- New ethereal models and lore teases fuel speculation about a future Allied Race.
- No solid proof yet, but Patch 11.2 could be setting the stage for ethereal involvement.
With the upcoming arrival of Patch 11.2 in The War Within, players are getting a unique opportunity to take on an otherworldly new form. A brand-new Gleeful Glamour recipe allows characters to temporarily transform into an ethereal — the mysterious, energy-wrapped race often seen in Outland and beyond. This also leads to some interesting speculations.
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A way to play Ethereal in The War Within Patch 11.2
The new Ethereal Gleeful Glamour in Patch 11.2 lets players transform into an ethereal — a race that’s never been playable before. The effect lasts anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the Item Level of Ethereal Gleeful Glamour. Effect is purely cosmetic and doesn’t provide any gameplay changes.
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Gleeful Glamours are Enchanting items introduced in The War Within that let players temporarily change their character’s appearance. For example, there’s a Gleeful Glamour: Human, which lets your character take on the appearance of a human!
Ethereals are mysterious, energy-wrapped beings who debuted in The Burning Crusade. Once flesh-and-blood traders and explorers, they lost their physical forms when their homeworld was destroyed. Now held together by enchanted wrappings and arcane tech, ethereals are known for their deep ties to magic, shady dealings, and as transmog vendors.
Ethereals as Allied Race in WoW
This has already kicked off some speculation in the community. If we can play as Ethereals temporarily, could a permanent version be coming later? Maybe as an Allied Race during the Midnight pre-patch or later in the Worldsoul Saga? Nothing’s confirmed, but this as well as Patch 11.1 new Ethereal models can hint onto something.
Although the idea of Ethereals as Allied Race in WoW may seem enticing, we currently don’t have crucial proofs. The new models although definitely high quality but don’t hint at Allied Race. New models don’t have many of the players’ animations like emotes, or class-ability related. We also haven’t had a glimpse of any armor sets for Ethereals; currently we’ve only seen their base in‑game models.
Though, that didn’t stop Dracthyr from being added, after all. And with Blizzard hinting at new class concepts in a not so long ago poll, maybe Ethereals could arrive alongside new class. It’s wishful thinking for now, but not off the table. Another, more likely speculation is the addition of a third Demon Hunter spec in The War Within Patch 11.2. For icons and details, check out our full guide.
Ethereal lore hints for Allied Race addition
The Ethereals have long walked the line between neutrality and involvement. While groups like the Consortium value trade, others like the Ethereum embraced the Void to fight greater threats. After battling alongside Azeroth’s champions against Dimensius back in TBC, some may now see joining a faction as a logical next step in surviving what’s to come.
Locus-Walker, who guided Alleria on her path with the Void, showed that some Ethereals are willing to work with mortals. With the cosmic war escalating, a splinter group may finally choose to stand with the Horde or Alliance—not out of loyalty, but out of purpose.
These may be vague hints, but combined with the unfolding storylines in Patch 11.2, they could be laying the groundwork for Ethereals to eventually join the WoW Allied Races roster. For now, all we can do is wait for the Midnight announcement to confirm or rule out these theories.
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