Why can guards still see me when I use the Become Ethereal shout?

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I'm using the Become Ethereal shout to sneak past some guards, but they instantly walk up to me and give me "You've committed crimes" speech.

Why? How can I fix this? I'm on the PC.

Keith Kennedy · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-22 23:37:52Z

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Become Ethereal does not make you invisible, rather it stops you taking damage until it runs out or you take an action.

The invisibility spell or the Shadow Stone near Riften will make you invisible and able to sneak past the guards.

answered Jan 22 '12 at 23:37

Keith Kennedy

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Thanks. I guess I'm used to the "Ethereal Plane" meaning you are also on a different plane, and unable to be seen. – Zeno Jan 22 '12 at 23:46
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You're welcome. That shout is also really useful for when you want to jump off tall things without dying. – Keith Kennedy Jan 23 '12 at 0:01

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user9983user9983 · Accepted Answer · 2012-01-22 23:38:50Z

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The Become Ethereal shout does not make you invisible. It only means you do not take or deal damage.

answered Jan 22 '12 at 23:38

user9983

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Why did this receive a down vote? – Wipqozn♦ Jan 22 '12 at 23:45
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Odds are, someone didn't look at the timestamps. – Artless Jan 23 '12 at 0:38

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