World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrades allow players to raise the item level of equippable weapons and armor. This improves the stats and sometimes adds buffs or rerolls an affix.
It is important to note that although you can upgrade magic and common equipment, it's generally not worth the effort. Rare and exclusive equipment will quickly surpass upgraded magic and common equipment.
Cost
When a player upgrades an item, they must spend Gold to do so. The cost to upgrade an item depends on the current level of the item upgrader kit and type of upgrade. For example, upgrading a weapon will typically be cheaper than upgrading armor because weapons have lower requirements for level. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
A new item will also have increased stats, which could boost its performance in various ways. This could include increasing its attack power critical strike chance, or damage per second. Additionally an upgraded item might be able to offer additional buffs for its equipped unit. These upgrades are able to increase the overall strength of a unit or unit, and may be a major influence on the gameplay.
The items can be upgraded at any item upgrader NPC in the game. Generally these NPCs are found in major cities or questing locations. You can also find item-upgraders in dungeons that feature high-level bosses, and speaking to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system allows players to 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 however, instead of using the currency that is appropriate players need to visit an item upgrader NPC to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly especially for weapons and armor. Depending on which upgrade track you select, each level increase can cost Valorstones or Crests. The total cost could be prohibitive for players who don't have the resources or are unable to grind them.
The game allows you to play a reroll of an upgraded item with a special tool in the items menu. This option replaces the upgraded item with the level 1 version which offers different bonus effects. This can help you get better scores on items that are already upgraded, but it can also be a waste of time and resources.
Requirements
Upgrading is the procedure of increasing the level of equippable items, such as trinkets, weapons, and armor. This improves their stats and can make them more effective in combat. Players can upgrade gear by paying the appropriate currency at an item upgrader (research by the staff of Writeablog) NPC. Players must be aware of the fact that some upgrades require specific requirements.
The initial upgrades only boost the base item's stats by one level, but later upgrades offer more substantial boosts. For instance upgrading a weapon from three to level six can increase the weapon's damage by plus two levels. Additionally, the upgraded item will receive a bonus stat, which is based on the tier it's in. The bonus is a combination of a guaranteed substat as well as an undetermined stat that can vary from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item that has been upgraded. The new item will have an additional set of bonuses and a lower base item level. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the rerolled item will not keep its original strength or even a fraction of its resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was Epic, Rare, or Unique. Exceptional items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced with a flat-rate bonus. Rerolling a Rare or Epic item will produce a Normal version, and rolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
Upgraded items can come with additional modifications that can enhance their performance and boost their stats. These additional modifiers aren't included in the upgrade cost. They can be purchased at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can be earned through fulfilling specific missions in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armorto upgrade an item, visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. You will require Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 is dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time
Upgrades to items can be a great way to boost your ship's performance and gear without the need to upgrade them. Upgrades aren't cheap but they can be a great method to boost your stats and not have to spend as much time fighting. It is important to understand the cost and benefits prior to investing your money or time.
Each upgrade boosts the stats of an item by a specific amount, and also offers a chance for a bonus stat increase. The extra substat is random and could range from a slight increase in one statistic to a much greater increase in another. It's best to focus on the most effective items in the slot first, as they will yield a higher return for your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship, or accessory. The upgrade window will show the progress and expected completion time. In certain cases, you may be capable of speeding up the upgrade by applying a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover any or all upgrade components from an item by using a special high-tier salvage kit, which is offered by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This is not the case for legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered with an upgrade extractor or reclaiming with the corresponding Karma retailer.
Rewards
The upgrading of items provides players with currency and a range of items. Each upgrade also has the chance to award an random stat bonus. The amount of bonus value differs between upgrades and is usually higher for rare items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item can be upgraded. The search can also determine whether the item is the appropriate level and if the player could benefit from an upgrade.
During the upgrade, the item will slowly move closer to the next level but it is not always able to reach its maximum upgrade bar. This process consumes Growthstones and Sollant, but there is an opportunity to achieve an item that is fully upgraded in just one cycle of growth. The more levels that an item is upgraded, the higher its stat value will be and the more items that can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be inserted into armor, weapons and trinkets to provide an attribute bonus or extra effect while the equipment is in use. Certain upgrade components come with cosmetic effects. Upgrade components are available by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving them as gifts. Players can also recover upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor, or salvage with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are placed on gathering tools can be freely swapped.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button that has an arrow for rerolling players can reroll it into another upgradeable item. This will change the layout of the game and let players select up to six items for "recycling". The item that is recycled will be exchanged with a level 1 item of the same kind. Recycled items won't keep their level, or the resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by the item's level and its quality. Rare and Epic items are able to be upgraded up to level nine, while common items are only upgraded up to level six. Item upgrades are added to the base statistics of the item and won't increase after a certain amount.