Since there is seemingly a Lore-Based explanation for nearly game mechanic....

[JMadFour]

If you want a lore reason, probably most combat skills Aether in some form or another, even the non DoM ones. Infact MNK for example is based on the channeling of Aether within ones own body.

this is what I am looking for.

basically, channeling Aether into our Weapons, for example?

[Belhi]

this is what I am looking for.

basically, channeling Aether into our Weapons, for example?

Pretty much. It depends on the class. I'd say WAR is the only one Im not entirely sure about because the nature of the 'inner beast' isn't completely clear. But for all the others definitely. Aether is in everything we do. Just consider the importance of crystals in the games narrative and crafting. Crystals are literally Aether concentrated into a physical form.

[Kaiser-Ace]

this is what I am looking for.

basically, channeling Aether into our Weapons, for example?

That's how I'd imagine it'd work. After all that's kinda how spiritbonding works from a lore perspective. And we only Spirit Bond gear by using it sooo, KUPO!!!!