I really don't know, SRL. It could be just from being hit, or even using things from the belt itself. I don't seem to be having any luck in discovering how exactly it goes down, but someone else may know.

The greater shame is that there is no method f socketing it, but you might be able to use a cube recipe to repair it; however, such a recipe may not work on ethereal items. It most likely does not.

I am remaking my Bone Necro, and so I am on the look out for Bone Skill Wands and FCR items.

I traded my Boneshade for a Death's Web, but I was curious if anyone had one lying around. I know it's a small chance, and that the wand is incredibly valuable to trade if the skills are high throughout, but I thought to ask all the same.