World of Warcraft - Item Upgrading
Item upgrading allows players to increase the gear score of an item up to 700, and then add a final perk. Items can be upgraded if they are in your inventory and you bring them to the Kiln.
Certain items can be upgraded to benefit from their unique stats (like perfect rolled breakpoint armour used in melee PvP) while others like weapons do not vary greatly post upgrade, so they aren't worth upgrading.
Weapons
Upgrades to weapons can boost their numerical stats, including attack damage, crit chance and PvE/PvP damage. Weapons also come with an unchanging bonus that increases the damage they deal per second. In addition some weapons come 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 a weapon is able to upgrade on its own.
The cost of upgrading a weapon's capabilities is contingent on the rarity of the weapon and its current level. For example the weapon with a +2 rating will require two regular Smithing Stones to upgrade while an upgrade of +3 requires four. The number of stones required to upgrade the weapon will continue to increase until it is required to use an upgrade to a higher level of Smithing Stones, at which the number will be reset to one.
Upgrades to weapons also alter the stats of their base. While this is usually beneficial however, it could have negative consequences too. Upgrades can make items impossible to use, unless you are very lucky.
Armor items can be upgraded to improve their performance. This can boost the defense base of a chest or helm, while belts and gloves will increase their required strength and agility. Armor also offers the option of rerolling its Enhanced Defense percent, which means that it may change its roll to a lower value.
The upgrade template for a weapon will display the new stats that it will gain when upgraded and their relative values. This means that the weapon will gain 3% attack damage if it is upgraded from an 8 attack damage sword to an 11 attack damage sword. The 3% does not mean that the weapon will be hit 3 times less, as it is an absolute number.
Rerolling a weapon is possible by pressing the green button in the item upgrade menu with the arrows that are circling. The item upgrader will be rerolled and alter its stats but it won't reset the weapon's level nor bind to account status.
Armor
A few armor upgrades can make a huge difference to your survival. Certain sets provide massive increases in poison or curse, fire or magic resistance, which makes it easier to navigate through tough terrain. In general, the more defense you have on your character, the more health you'll gain from each point. So, it's best to upgrade your armor.
To upgrade your armor, go to any of the Great Fairy Fountains in the game. There are four in total, and each requires you to complete a special side-quest involving the Stable Trotters musical troupe. Once you've completed the main quest, and the corresponding fountains, you'll be able to talk to any Great Fairy in order to unlock the armor upgrade menu.
Each piece of armor can be upgraded to three levels, and the amount of materials and Rupees needed for each level will differ. In general, you're looking at anything from three to ten Red Chuchu jellies and 10 Rupees for the initial upgrade, and anywhere between five Rubies and 10 Fire-Breath Horns for each subsequent one. The Champion Leathers, as an example can be upgraded to a 5 defense rating, which will allow you to stay ahead in frigid conditions with a large number of foes. The Snowquill Headdress, on the other is able to be upgraded to +20 defense to ensure you're able to withstand a rout with friends.
Be aware that armor can't be upgraded the same way as weapons, so you'll have to focus on upgrading it for physical power if you're Warrior or Spell Power in the case of 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, like the Ring of Lightning, Spectral Shield or the mask you wear in the final boss fight The Monter Parts Merchant Mask.
You can also get some benefits to your armor by presenting the jeweler at Gerudo Town 10 Twinkling Titanite. You'll typically want to keep these upgrades for the weapon you'll be using to beat the game. For example, the Longsword or Battleaxe. However, it's beneficial to have a few upgrades to the armor on your chest and helmets to allow you to get around a few monsters.
Potions
Potions are liquids that, when consumed by the participant, produce a temporary effect. There are five kinds of potions, each with a specific set of effects and durations. Certain potions can be upgraded to improve their effectiveness. In addition the effects of some potions can be enhanced by adding redstone or glowstone dust to them.
Upgrades to your potion require a specific amount XP. This can be obtained by making them on a crafting table or by storing them in the Alchemist chest. The upgrade price varies depending on the type of potion and the item upgrades's Rarity and Mark Level.
To upgrade a potion, right-click on it in your inventory and choose the "Upgrade" option from the menu. This will open an GUI in which you can select the potions you wish to upgrade and the amount of XP they'll give you when upgraded. You can upgrade potions in batches up to five at a time, and their XP will be added to the total amount of XP you have.
When a poton is upgraded, it will not degrade unless you use it again or break the bottle in the container it is kept. Clicking on the potion in your inventory will also allow you to change its name.
There were some changes to the mechanics of potions in version 1.7.2. For instance splash potions now have the duration of 0.08 seconds (this is not the same as the 22.5 seconds shown on the hover display for the item). The table for potion can now be constructed using four Wood Planks and two Glass. This allows it to be utilized by players playing Survival and Bedrock. Bedrock Edition potions are not compatible with cauldrons, as is the case with Java Edition. The same applies to using a potion within a cauldron that is full. This will deplete the potion and refill the bottle.
In addition, there are lingering potions that are made using splash and dragon breath potions. Redstone can be added to potions that are lingering to increase their effects. The table of potion ingredients is now laid out more in line with the Java Edition, and new potions were added, such as the potion of leaping, the potion of decomposition, and turtle master potions.
Trinkets
A trinket is a small and affordable ornament or piece of jewelry. It could be a reference to a piece of art or a decoration that serves a purpose, but isn't particularly significant like a thimble. In certain cultures, a trinket is used to show affection or friendship between family members.
Players can upgrade trinkets as well as weapons and armor, as well as potions. Upgrades can be purchased by paying the appropriate currency to an upgrade vendor. Trinkets unlike other items that can be upgraded can be traded at will without losing statistics.
Upgrade vendors are located at the capitals of each zone, and in some instances in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets can be purchased with gold, tokens or fragments of rare trinkets.
Upgrades to trinkets are an affordable alternative to buying a new one. You can upgrade a trinket with as little as 12 tokens. The new trinket will feature the same base ilvl of the old one, and will have an additional upgrade bonus of 1.
Once the old Trinkets are not usable they can be upgraded. This allows players to increase their power and value over time. They can also be traded between players which makes them a popular alternative to gold.
In general players should make upgrades to their highest priority items first. This means that the best-in slot items for each class are upgraded first, followed by their secondary gear, and then other pieces of equipment that will not replace anytime soon (such as rings or cloaks). When choosing which items to upgrade, players must also consider the class's preferred stats. For example when Haste and Crit are the two most important stats for tankers it is recommended that they upgrade their chest, helm shoulders, belt, and chest.
Trinkets are able to be upgraded to a higher level once they no longer have value and the new trinket will receive an additional 1% upgrade bonus. Re-upgrading can cause damage to the trinket unless it can be salvaged with a Black Lion Salvage Kit, or a higher tier salvage tool. Upgrades to trinkets are more expensive than other upgrades but still less expensive than purchasing new ones.