World of Warcraft - item upgrader upgrading (pop over to this site)
Item upgrading allows players to boost the gear score of an item to 700, and then add a final perk. Items can be upgraded if they're in your inventory and you bring them to the Kiln.
Certain items can be upgraded for their unique stats (like perfect rolled breakpoint armour used in melee PvP) and others, like weapons, do not vary greatly post upgrade, so they aren't worth upgrading.
Weapons
Weapons can be upgraded to improve their numeric stats like damage to attack, crit chance PvE and PvP damage. Weapons also come with an unchanging bonus that increases their damage per second. In addition there are many weapons with a set bonus that activates when three or more of the same weapon are present on a unit. In some cases this bonus could amount to more than the amount of damage that a weapon can sustain on its own.
The cost of upgrading a weapon varies on its rarity and level. For instance, an upgrade to a +2 weapon will require two standard Smithing Stones while a+3 requires four. The number of stones required to upgrade a weapon will continue increase until it is required to use the higher level of Smithing Stones, at which the number will be reset to one.
Upgraded weapons can also alter their base stats. This is usually a positive aspect, but it may also have negative consequences. In the case of items that only see use in a certain build (Whistant's shield for FB Sorcs, for example), upgrading them may render them useless unless you happen to have an extremely lucky roll.
Armor items can be upgraded to increase their stats. For example, if you upgrade chests or helms, this will increase the defense of its base, while gloves and belts increase their strength and dexterity. Armor offers a rerolling option for its Enhanced Defense percent. This means that it is able to roll down to a lower value.
The upgrade template for a weapon displays the new stats that it will gain upon upgrading in addition to their respective values. This means that a change from a sword that has 8 damage to an 11-attack-damage sword would result in a weapon gaining an attack damage of 3. The 3% difference does not mean that the weapon will hit three times less, since it is an absolute number.
Rerolling a weapon is also possible by pressing the green button within the item menu with the arrows that are circling. This will reroll an item and change its statistics, but it will not reset the weapon's levels or bind it to account status.
Armor
Making a few improvements to your armor can make huge differences in your ability to endure. Certain sets can offer massive increases in resistance to poison, curses fire, magic, and other. This can make it easier to navigate difficult areas. Generally speaking, the more defense your character has the more value you will get from each point of health you possess and it's crucial to upgrade your armor as much as you can.
You can upgrade your armor by visiting any of the Great Fairy Fountains. There are four Great Fairy Fountains in the game and to unlock each fountain, you must complete a side quest that involves the Stable Trotters. After you've completed the main quest and the associated fountains, you'll have the option of talking to any Great Fairy in order to unlock the armor upgrade menu.
Each piece of armor can be upgraded up to three levels and the amount of materials and Rupees required for each will vary. It is possible to use anything from three Red Chuchu jelly and 10 Rupees to upgrade your first armor piece, and between five Rubies or 10 Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns to upgrade the next one. For instance, the Champion Leathers can be upgraded to +5 defense, which allows you to keep pace with a decent-sized group of enemies in most cold environments and the Snowquill Headdress can be upgraded to +20 defense, giving the protection needed to survive a full on raid with a handful of friends.
Note that armor can't be upgraded the same way as weapons, so you'll need to focus on enhancing it to increase physical power if you're a Warrior or Spell Power if you're Mage. It is recommended to save your armor upgrades to upgrade the armor that you will still be wearing by the end of the story, for example the Ring of Lightning, Spectral Shield or the mask you'll wear in the final boss fight the Monter Parts Merchant Mask.
By giving the jeweler 10 Twinkling Titanite in Gerudo Town in Gerudo Town, you can gain some benefits to your armor. You'll typically want to keep these upgrades for the weapon you'll be using to win the game. For example the Longsword or Battleaxe. It's nevertheless beneficial to have some upgrades for the chest armor and helmets so that you can escape some monsters.
Potions
Potions are substances in bottles that, when consumed give the user an effect on their status for a short period of time. There are five different types of potions, each having a specific set of effects and durations. Certain potions can be upgraded, enhancing the effectiveness of their effects. You can also increase the effects of certain potions by adding redstone dust and glowstone dust.
Upgrades to your potion require a specific amount XP. This can be earned by crafting them on a table or by storing them in the Alchemist chest. However, the upgrade price is dependent on the type of potion you want to upgrade, and also on the item level upgrade's Mark Level and Rarity.
To upgrade a potion to the next level, right-click on it in your inventory and select the "Upgrade" option from the menu. This will open an GUI where you can select the potions you wish to upgrade and the amount of XP they will yield when upgraded. You can upgrade potions in batches up to five at once, and their XP will be added to the total amount of XP you have.
Once a potion has been upgraded, it will not degrade until you use it again or break the bottle it is stored in. You can also rename the potion by clicking on it in your inventory.
Version 1.7.2 brought a few changes to the mechanism of potions. Splash potions, for instance, now have a duration 0:08 instead of the 22.5 seconds shown on the hover display of the item upgrader kit. The table for potion can now be crafted with four Wood Planks and two Glass. It can now be used in both Survival and Bedrock. In contrast to the Java Edition, Bedrock edition potions can't be mixed in cauldrons. Additionally, using a potentio on a full cauldron, it drains the liquid and replenishes the bottle.
In addition, there are lingering potions that are made with splash and dragon breath potions. Similarly, a lingering potions can be enhanced by adding redstone to it. The table of potion ingredients is now laid out more in line with the Java Edition, and new potions were added, such as potion of leaping, decomposition potion, and turtle master potions.
Trinkets
A trinket could be an ornamental item that is small, cheap or piece jewelry. It can also refer to an ornament or object that has a purpose but isn't important such as a Thimble. In certain cultures, a trinket is used to signify affection or friendship, particularly between family members.
In addition to weapons, armor and potions, players are able to upgrade their trinkets. These can be upgraded by visiting an upgrade vendor and paying the appropriate amount in currency. Unlike other item upgrades, trinkets can be swapped out at will without losing their status.
Upgrade vendors are located at the capitals of each zone, and in some instances in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets are available with gold, tokens, or fragments from trinkets that are rare.
Upgrades are a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new trinket. It can be done by players for just 12 tokens. The new trinket will feature the same base ilvl of the older one, and include an additional 1% upgrade bonus.
Trinkets can be re-upgraded once they are no longer needed and allows players to increase their power and value over time. They can also be traded between players, making them an attractive alternative to gold.
In general players should make upgrades to their most important items first. This usually means the best-in-slot items for their class, then their secondary items and finally, other items of gear will not be replaced soon (for example an earring or cloak). Players should also take into consideration their class's preferred stats when selecting the items to upgrade. For example, if Haste and Crit are the two most important stats for tankers, they should be focusing on upgrading their chest, helm shoulders, belt, and helm.
Trinkets can be re-upgraded to a higher level once they are no longer useful, and the new trinket will receive an additional bonus of 1% for upgrading. However, a re-upgrade will ruin the previous trinket until it is salvaged with the Black Lion Salvage Kit or an additional salvage tool of higher quality. This means upgrading trinkets is more expensive than other upgrades, however it is still cheaper than purchasing the new one.