World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The feature of upgrading items allows players to increase the item level of equippable weapons or armor. This increases the stats and can also add buffs or rerolls to an attach.
It is important to keep in mind that upgrading common gear is not always worth the cost. Rare and unique gear will soon surpass modernized equipment and magic.
Cost
The player has to spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost of upgrading an item is contingent on its current level as well as the type of upgrade selected. Upgrades to weapons are typically cheaper than upgrades for armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold needed increases as an item is upgraded.
A new item will also have improved stats, which can improve its performance in various ways. This could include boosting its attack power or critical strike chance. Additionally, an upgraded item may be able to offer additional bonuses to its equipped unit. These upgrades can be utilized for a variety of reasons for example, to increase the overall strength of an individual or group unit. They can also have a major impact on the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC who is an upgrader in the game. These NPCs are located in major questing areas, or capital cities. You can also find upgraders of items by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses and talking to NPCs in the garrisons of your faction.
The system of upgrading items in World of Warcraft provides players with the ability to upgrade the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. This process is very similar to that of gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however, instead of using the currency appropriate to the task players must visit an NPC to upgrade their items to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly, especially for weapons and armor. Based on the upgrade track you select, each level increase will cost Crests or Valorstones. The cost are prohibitive for those who don't have the resources or are unwilling to grind.
The game allows players to roll a new item by with a special tool in the menu of items. This option replaces the upgraded item with the level 1 version which offers different bonus effects. This is useful for obtaining higher scores on items that are already upgraded, but could be a waste of money.
Requirements
Upgrading is the procedure of increasing the level of the items that are equippable like armor, weapons and trinkets. This increases their stats and can make them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by spending the appropriate currency at an upgrader. Players must be aware of the fact that some upgrades require specific requirements.
Early upgrades increase the effectiveness of the item's base level. Later upgrades provide more significant enhancements. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage plus two levels. In addition the upgraded item will get an additional stat that is based on the tier it's in. This bonus is a combination of a guaranteed extra substat and a random stat that will change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can reroll an upgraded item by using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a new version. The new item has a different set of extra bonuses, and is of a lower level of the item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for dexterity and strength. It is important to remember that the item rerolled does not retain its original level or even a fraction of its resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was an Epic Rare, Rare or Unique. Extraordinary items can also be suitable for rerolling, however their original stats will be replaced with an uninvolved bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version the same type, while rolling an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same kind.
Upgraded upgrade item can come with additional adjustments that can boost their performance and increase their stats. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade price. You can purchase them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by completing specific missions in the game.
To upgrade a piece of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. Depending on the kind of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 can be obtained from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time
Upgrades to items can be used to improve the performance of your ship and gear without the need to upgrade them. They're not cheap, but they can be an effective method to boost your stats and not have to spend a lot of time fighting. It is important to understand the benefits and costs prior to investing your time or money.
Each upgrade increases the base stat of an item by a specific amount, and also offers the chance for a bonus stat increase. The random substat may vary from a modest boost to a massive boost. Concentrate on the things that work best in the slots first. They will provide a greater return for your investment.
You can view the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship, or other accessory. The upgrade window will show the expected completion time and progress. In some cases you may be able to speed up the process of upgrading by using a Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage sell a high-level salvage kit which allows you to retrieve all or part of the upgrade components. However, this does not include legendary equipment and upgrades, which can only be recovered using an Upgrade Extractor or by returning them to the appropriate karma merchant.
Take advantage of the benefits
The upgrading of items grants players currency and a variety of items. In addition, each upgrade is able to provide a random extra stat bonus. The amount of bonus awarded is different for each upgrade, and is usually higher for rarer items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item can be upgraded. The search can assist in determining whether the item is in a certain tier and whether the player would benefit by an upgrade.
During the process of upgrading the item will gradually advance to its next level, but it's not always able to reach a fully upgraded bar. The process will consume Growthstones and Sollant, but there is an opportunity to obtain an upgraded item in only one cycle of growth. The higher the levels an item is upgraded, the higher its stat value will be and the more items can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be integrated into weapons, armor, and trinkets to give an attribute bonus or additional effect when the equipment is equipped. Some upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Players can obtain upgrade components by crafting, purchasing from vendors or the Trading Post, looting, or obtaining rewards. Additionally players can retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade Extractor or by salvaging them with a salvage kit. Glyphs, which are stored in gathering tools can be exchanged without restriction.
A player can reroll an item into another upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow for reroll. This will change the layout and allow players to choose up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item that is recycled will be exchanged with an item of level 1 of the same type. Recycled items will not keep their level or the amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum upgrade level of an item is determined by the item's level and its quality. Rare items can be upgraded up to a maximum of level six, while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to level nine. The upgrades to items are added to the base statistics of the item. This means that they will not increase in the future after a certain level.