World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade feature for items allows players to increase the item level of equippable weapons or armor. This increases the effectiveness of the equipment, in addition to sometimes adding buffs or the rerolling of an affix.
It is important to note that even though you can upgrade your magic and common equipment, it's generally not worth the effort. Rare and exclusive equipment will soon surpass upgraded magic and common equipment.
Cost
The player must pay gold to upgrade an item. The cost of upgrading an item varies based on the item's current status and type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are usually cheaper than upgrades for armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading increases when the item is upgraded to the next level.
Upgraded items also come with improved stats that can improve its performance in a variety of ways. This includes increasing the power of its attack critical strike chance, or damage per second. Additionally, an upgraded item may be able to give additional buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be utilized for a variety of reasons, including to boost the overall power of a group or individual unit. They also can have a major impact on gameplay.
Any item upgrader NPC can be found in the game. Typically these NPCs are found in capital cities or major questing spots. You can also find item-upgraders in dungeons that feature high-level bosses. You can also talk to NPCs in the garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item level upgrade upgrade system lets players increase the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. This process is similar to gear reforging process in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However instead of using currency, players need to visit an item upgrader to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly particularly for armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path each step in item level can cost several Valorstones or crests. The cost can be prohibitive for those who don't have the resources or are unwilling to grind.
Fortunately the game allows players to play a reroll of an upgraded item by using an exclusive tool within the menu for items. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item for a level 1 version with a different set of bonus effects. This can be useful to improve the roll of items that are already upgraded. However, it can be a waste of time.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equippable items like weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the item level. This increases their effectiveness and makes them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by paying the appropriate currency at an item upgrader. However, players must be aware that certain upgrades have special requirements.
The initial upgrades only boost the base item's stats by one level, but later upgrades give more substantial boosts. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will increase the weapon's damage plus two levels. Additionally the upgraded item will be awarded bonus stats, which is based on the level at which it was purchased. The bonus is a combination of a guaranteed substat and random generated stats that will change from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can Reroll an upgraded item using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a new one. The new item will feature a different set of extra bonuses and a lower level of base item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for dexterity and strength. It is important to keep in mind that the item rerolled does not retain its original level or any wasted resource.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was an Epic Rare, Rare, or Unique. Extraordinary items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced with a flat-rate bonus. Rerolling a Rare item will result in a Normal version of the same type, whereas rolling an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same type.
Upgraded items could have additional modifications that can enhance their performance and boost their stats. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade cost. You can buy 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 must visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. Based on the kind of item, you will need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants and Dice 12 is available from Bosses). You will also require various amounts of Minerals and Erons.
Time is a major factor.
Item upgrades are a way to increase your ship's stats and gear without the need to upgrade them. While it's not inexpensive, it's an excellent way to increase your stats without having spend as much time fighting. It's crucial to understand the costs and benefits of upgrading your items before investing your time or money.
Each upgrade increases the base stat of an item by a specific amount, and also offers a chance for a bonus substat increase. The random substat may be anything from a minor boost to a much larger boost. Concentrate on the things that work best in the slot first. They will give you a higher returns for your money.
You can check the amount of time needed to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and select the weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will display the expected completion date and progress. In certain cases you may be able to speed up the upgrade by applying a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover any or all of the upgrade components from an item using a high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This is not applicable to legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be retrieved using an upgrade extractor or returning the item to the Karma dealer.
Rewards
Item upgrading rewards players with a range of items and currencies. In addition, each upgrade can give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus value differs between upgrades and is usually higher for rare items. The players can perform the Great Vault search to see whether an item can be upgraded prior to purchasing tickets. The search can also help determine whether the item is an appropriate tier and whether the player could benefit from an upgrade.
During the upgrade process the item will gradually advance to the next level, but won't always reach a full upgrade bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant but there is a 10% chance of getting an upgraded item in just one cycle. The higher the level an item receives, the higher its stat boost and the more items it can upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be inserted into weapons, armor, and trinkets to provide an attribute benefit or an additional effect while the equipment is equipped. Some upgrade components have additional cosmetic effects. Upgrade components can be acquired through crafting, purchasing from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving them as gifts. Players can also find upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor, or salvage using a salvage of a higher tier kit. Glyphs, which are stored in gathering tools are able to be swapped out without restrictions.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has a rerolling arrow the player can roll it into an upgradeable item. This alters the layout of the item window and allow players to select up to six items to "recycle". The item will be replaced with an item of level 1. Recycled items will not keep their current level or amount of resources needed to upgrade them.
An item's maximum upgrade level is determined by its tier and the 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 upgrades to items are added to the base stats of the item upgrading. This means that they won't grow in the future after a certain level.