World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade feature for items allows players to increase the item level for equippable weapons or armor. This increases the stats and may also include buffs or rerolls to an affix.
It is important to keep in mind that even though you can upgrade magic and common equipment, it is generally not worth it. Rare and exclusive equipment will quickly surpass upgraded magic and common equipment.
Cost
When a player upgrades an item, they have to spend Gold to upgrade the item. The cost of upgrading an item varies based on the item's current status and type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are generally less expensive than upgrades to armor, since weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold required increases as an item is upgraded.
A new item will also come with increased stats, which could boost its performance in various ways. This could include increasing its attack power critical strike chance, or damage per second. In addition an upgraded item upgrader mod might be able to offer additional buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades are able to increase the overall power of a group or individual unit, and could be a major influence on the gameplay.
Any NPC that upgrades items can be located in the game. Generally, these NPCs are located in major cities or questing spots. Players can also locate item upgraders when they visit dungeons with high-level bosses, and by chatting with NPCs in their garrisons of their faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players improve the quality of armor, weapons and trinkets. This procedure is similar to the gear reforging process in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However instead of using currency, players have to visit an upgrader for their item to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be costly, especially when it comes to weapons and armor. Based on the upgrade track you choose, each item level increase will cost Crests or Valorstones. The total cost could be prohibitive for players who don't have the resources or are unable to grind them.
Fortunately the game lets players play a reroll of an upgraded item by using a special tool in the items menu. This option allows you to exchange the upgraded item for the level 1 version of it with an additional set of bonus effects. This is a great way to improve the roll of items which are already upgraded. However, it could be a waste of time.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equipmentable items like armor, weapons and trinkets is to increase the item level. This increases their power and makes them more effective in combat. Players can upgrade their gear by paying the appropriate currency at a NPC who sells upgrades for items. Players must be aware of the fact that some upgrades require special requirements.
Initial upgrades only boost the effectiveness of the item's base level. Later upgrades give significant enhancements. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage plus two levels. A bonus stat will also be added to the upgraded item based on the level. This bonus is a combination of a guaranteed extra substat and a random statistic that can change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can roll an upgraded item using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a brand new one. The new item will come with an additional set of bonuses, as well as a lower level of base item. The rerolled item will have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the item rerolled will not retain its level or have any wasted resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was Epic, Rare or Unique. Extraordinary items are also suitable for rerolling, however their original stats will be replaced by an uninvolved bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare or Epic item will produce a Normal version, and rolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
A newly upgraded item could come with additional modifiers, which can further increase its stats and boost its performance. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade cost. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by completing certain tasks in the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece, you need to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Based on the kind of item, you will require one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 can be obtained from Bosses). You will also need various quantities of Minerals and Erons.
Time is an important factor.
Upgrades to items are a method to increase your gear and ship stats without needing to level them up. While upgrading isn't inexpensive, it's a good way to improve your stats without having to spend a lot of time fighting. It's important to know the benefits and costs prior to investing your time or money.
Each upgrade boosts the stats of the item by a certain amount and offers the chance of obtaining an additional substat. The random substat may be anything from a minor boost to a much larger boost. Concentrate on the things that are best in slots first. They will bring more profit for your investment.
You can see the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship, or accessory. The upgrade window will then show the progress and anticipated completion time. In certain cases you might be capable of speeding up the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to salvage some or all of the upgrade components from an item using a special high-tier salvage kit sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this does not include legendary equipment or upgrades which can be recovered using an Upgrade Extractor or by returning them to the appropriate karma merchant.
Rewards
Item upgrading rewards players with a variety of items and currencies. Each upgrade also has the chance to grant an random stat bonus. The value of the bonus is different for each upgrade, and it's typically more expensive for rarer 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 a particular upgrade.
During the process of upgrading the item level upgrade will gradually advance to its next level, however, it isn't always able to reach the fully upgraded bar. This process is based on Growthstones and Sollant but there's a chance of obtaining a fully upgraded item within just one cycle. The higher the level an item attains the higher its stat boost and the more items it is able to upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be slotted into weapons, armor, and trinkets to provide an attribute bonus or extra effect while the equipment is equipped. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Players can acquire upgrade items by crafting, purchasing from vendors, or at the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as a reward. Additionally players can find upgraded items using an Upgrade Extractor, or salvaging them with a salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on tools for gathering can be swapped freely.
A player can reroll an item to upgrade it into another item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow that indicates reroll. This will change the layout of the game and allow players to select up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item upgrade that is recycled can be exchanged for a level 1 item similar to it. Rerolled items will not retain their level, nor the resources used to upgrade it.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its quality and tier. Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels of nine, whereas common items are only upgraded up to level six. The item upgrades are added to its base statistics. This means that they will not increase further after a certain level.