World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The item upgrade feature allows players to increase the item level for equippable weapons or armor. This boosts the stats of the item and can also add buffs or rerolls on an affix.
It is crucial to remember that upgrading your magic and common gear is not always worth it. Rare and unique gear will quickly outclass modernized magic and common equipment.
Cost
The player must pay gold to upgrade an item. The cost of upgrading an item is based on the current level of the item and the type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are generally cheaper than upgrades to armor, since weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold required to upgrade an item increases as the item is upgraded to a higher level.
Upgraded items also come with enhanced stats that can boost its performance in different ways. This can include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. Additionally an upgraded item might be able to give additional buffs for its equipped unit. These upgrades can be used for a variety of reasons such as to increase the overall power of a group or individual unit. They can also be a significant influence on the gameplay.
Any NPC that upgrades items can be located in the game. These NPCs can be found in major questing areas or capital cities. Players can also find item upgraders by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses and by chatting with NPCs in their garrisons of their faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players upgrade the level of weapons, armor and trinkets. This process is similar to the reforging process used in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However, instead of making use of currency, players will need to visit an upgrader for their item to complete the process.
Upgrades can be expensive particularly for armor and weapons. Depending on the upgrade track each step in level of the item could cost several Valorstones or crests. The total cost can be very prohibitive for players who don't have the funds or are unwilling to grind them.
The game lets you roll a new item by using a specific tool from the items menu. This option will replace the upgraded item with a level 1 version that offers different bonus effects. This can be useful to get higher scores on items that have already been upgraded, but could be a waste of resources.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to raise the item level. This can increase their effectiveness, making them more powerful in battle. Players can upgrade gear by paying the appropriate currency at a NPC who sells upgrades for items. Players must be aware of the fact that certain upgrades require special requirements.
Initial upgrades only boost the stats of the base item by one level. Later upgrades provide more significant enhancements. For example, upgrading a weapon from level three to level six will increase the weapon's damage by an additional two levels. A bonus stat will be added to the upgraded item based on the level. The bonus is a combination of a guaranteed substat as well as random generated stats that will change from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can roll an upgraded item using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a brand new one. The new item has a different set of extra bonuses, and a lower item level. The rerolled item will have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the item rerolled does not retain its original level or any of its wasted resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was Epic, Rare or Unique. Exceptional items are also allowed to be rerolled, but their original stats will be replaced with an uninvolved bonus. This means that rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version the same type, while the rerolling of an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same kind.
An upgraded item may also come with additional modifiers, which could further boost its stats and enhance its performance. These additional modifiers don't come with the upgrade cost. They can be acquired through questing, buying them on the Trading Post or from other players. They can also be earned by completing specific missions in the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece, you need to visit the NPC [Armorto upgrade an item, visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Depending on the kind of item, you'll require one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 is droppable from Bosses). You will also need various quantities of Minerals and Erons.
Time is an important factor.
Item upgrades are a way to increase your ship's stats and gear without the need to level them up. While upgrading isn't inexpensive, it's an excellent way to increase your performance without having to spend as much time in battle. It's important to know the cost and benefits prior to making the investment of time or money.
Each upgrade increases the stats of the item's base by a certain amount and gives a chance to get a bonus substat. The random substat could be anything from a minor boost to a massive boost. Make sure to focus on the stats that work best in the slot first. They will give you a more profit for your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade if you open your inventory and choose the weapon, ship or other accessory. The upgrade window will display the estimated completion time and the progress. In certain cases you may be in a position to speed the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover certain or all upgrade components from an item by using a high-end salvage kit sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this doesn't include legendary equipment and upgrades which can be recovered using an Upgrade Extractor or by returning them to the appropriate karma merchant.
Enjoy the Benefits
The upgrade of items rewards players with a variety of items and currency. Each upgrade also has a chance to award an random stat bonus. The amount of bonus differs between upgrades and is generally higher for rare items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine if an item is upgradeable. The search can also determine whether the item is of a certain tier and if the player could benefit from a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade process an item will gradually grow closer to its next level, but won't always reach a full upgrade bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant but there's a 10% chance of getting an upgraded item within just one cycle. Casesgg attains, the higher its stat value will be, and the more items that can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be incorporated into trinkets, armor, and weapons to give an attribute bonus or an additional effect, when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Players can purchase upgrade components through crafting, purchasing from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or as rewards. Players can also retrieve upgraded items using an upgrade extractor or salvaging with a high tier salvage kit. Glyphs, which are stored in gathering tools can be swapped without any restrictions.
The player can transform an item to upgrade it into another item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow that indicates reroll. This will change the layout of the item's window and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item will be replaced by a level 1 item. Rerolled items won't retain their level or the amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The highest level of upgrade an item can achieve is determined by its quality and tier. Common items can be upgraded up to a maximum of level six while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded up to level nine. Item upgrades are added to the base statistics of the item, meaning that they will no longer increase after a specific point.