World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade of items allows players to raise the item level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This increases the power of the equipment, in addition to sometimes adding buffs or rerolling an affix.
It is important to remember that upgrading magic and common gear is not always worth it. Rare and unique gear will soon surpass modernized equipment and magic.
Cost
If a player wants to upgrade an item, they must spend Gold to do so. The cost of upgrading an item is contingent on its current level and the upgrade type selected. Upgrades to weapons are generally less expensive than upgrades to armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading increases when the item is upgraded to a higher level.
An upgraded item will also have increased stats, which can boost its performance in various ways. This could include increasing its attack power critical strike chance, or damage per second. A upgraded item can also give additional bonuses to the weapon it is equipped with. These upgrades are able to be used for a number of reasons, including to boost the overall strength of an individual or group unit. They can also be a significant influence on gameplay.
Any NPC that upgrades items can be found in the game. These NPCs are located in the major questing areas or capital cities. You can also find upgraders of items by visiting dungeons that have high-level bosses, and speaking to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players upgrade the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. The process is similar to the process of reforging gear in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor, but instead of using the currency appropriate to the task, players must visit an NPC to upgrade their items to complete the process.
Item upgrades can be costly, particularly when it concerns armor and weapons. Depending on the upgrade track each step in item level can cost many Valorstones and crests. The costs are prohibitive for those who do not have the funds, or are unwilling to grind.
The game allows you to roll a new item by with a special tool in the items menu. This option exchanges the upgraded item for a level 1 version that has a different set of bonus effects. This is a great way to gain better results on items which are already upgraded. However, it could also be a waste.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the item level. This can boost their stats and make them more effective in combat. Players can upgrade their gear by paying the appropriate currency at an item upgrader . However, players should be aware that certain upgrades require special requirements.
The earliest upgrades only increase the stats of the item's base by one level, but later upgrades give more substantial increases. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage by two levels. A bonus stat will also be added to the upgraded item based on the level. The bonus is a combination of a guarantee extra substat and a random stat that can change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item which has been upgraded. The new item comes with a different set of extra bonuses, and is of a lower item level. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the rerolled item does not keep its original strength or any wasted resources.
Some upgraded items are only able to be rerolled only if the original item was Unique Epic, Rare or Rare. Additionally, exceptional items can be rerolled but the original stats are replaced with an uncapped bonus. Rerolling a Rare or Epic item will result in the normal version, and doing the same with the Epic version will result in an elite version.
An upgraded item may also have extra modifiers, which can increase the stats of the item and enhance its performance. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade price. They can be acquired through questing, buying them on the Trading Post or from other players. They can be earned through 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. Based on the type of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants and 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 level them. While upgrading isn't cheap, it can be an effective way to boost your stats without having to spend as much time in battle. It's essential to understand the cost and benefits of upgrading your items before investing your time or money.
Each upgrade boosts an item's base stat by a certain amount, and also gives a chance to gain a bonus substat increase. The extra substat is a random and could range from a tiny increase in one stat to a larger boost in another. Make sure to focus on the stats that perform best in slot first. They will bring higher returns for your money.
You can see the time required to complete an upgrade if you open your inventory and select the weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will display the expected completion time and progress. In some cases, you may be in a position to speed the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to retrieve any or all upgrade components from an item by using a specific high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this does not include legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered using an Upgrade Extractor, or by returning them to the appropriate merchant of karma.
Rewards
The upgrading of items rewards players with money and a variety of items. In addition, every upgrade can grant a random extra stat bonus. The amount of bonus awarded is different for each upgrade, and it's typically more expensive for rarer items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item is upgradeable. The search will help determine whether the item is of a particular level and if the player would benefit by a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade, an item will slowly grow closer to the next stage, but it is not always able to reach its full upgrade bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant but there is a chance of getting an upgraded item after just one cycle. The more levels an item receives the higher its stat boost and the more items it can upgrade into.
Upgrade components can be integrated into armor, weapons, and trinkets to provide an attribute bonus or additional effect while the equipment is in use. Certain upgrade components can be equipped with additional cosmetic effects. Players can acquire upgrade components by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting, or as a reward. Additionally players can retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade Extractor or by salvaging them with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs, which are stored in gathering tools, can be freely exchanged without restriction.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has an arrow for rerolling the player can roll it into an upgradeable item. This alters the layout of the item window and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item that is recycled can be exchanged for an item at level 1 similar to it. Recycled items will not keep their level or the amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Rare and Epic items are able to be upgraded to levels of nine, while common items can only be upgraded up to level six. The item upgrades are added to the base statistics of the item. This means that they won't increase further after a certain level.