World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrades allow players to raise the item level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This increases the stats and may also include buffs or rerolls on an attach.
It is important to remember that upgrading your magic and common gear isn't always worth it. Rare and Unique gear will quickly outclass upgraded magic and common gear.
Cost
When a player upgrades an item, they have to spend Gold to upgrade the item. The cost to upgrade an item level upgrade is based on the item's current level and the type of upgrade. For example upgrading a weapon is typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, since weapons have lower requirements for level. The amount of Gold required for upgrading increases when the item is upgraded to a higher level.
Upgraded items also come with enhanced stats that can boost its performance in various ways. This may include increasing its attack power or critical strike chance. In addition an upgraded item could be able to offer additional buffs for its equipped unit. These upgrades are able to be used for a number of reasons for example, to increase the overall power of a particular or group unit. They can also be a significant influence on the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any item upgrader NPC in the game. These NPCs can be found in major questing areas or capital cities. Players can also find item upgraders by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses and by chatting with NPCs in their faction's garrisons.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players upgrade the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. This process is very similar to the process of reforging gear in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor, but instead of using the appropriate currency, players must visit an item upgrader NPC to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be expensive, particularly when it concerns armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path each step in level of the item could cost many Valorstones and crests. The cost are prohibitive for those who do not have the funds or are unable to grind.
The game lets you play a reroll of an upgraded item using a special tool from the items menu. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item with a version at level 1 with a different set of bonus effects. This is a great way to gain better results on items which are already upgraded. However, it can be a waste of time.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the level of the item. This can increase their stats which makes them more powerful in battle. Players can upgrade gear by spending the appropriate currency at an item upgrader NPC. Players must be aware of the fact that some upgrades require specific requirements.
Early upgrades increase the stats of the base item by one level. Later upgrades provide more significant increases. For instance, upgrading a weapon from level three to level six will boost the weapon's damage by plus two levels. In addition the upgraded item will receive a bonus stat, which is based on the level at which it was purchased. The bonus consists of a substat that is guaranteed and random generated stats that will change from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item which has been upgraded. The new item has a distinct set of bonuses, and is of a lower item level. The rerolled item is also likely to have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to know that the item rerolled will not be able to maintain its strength or have any wasted resources.
Some upgraded items can only be rerolled only if the original item was Unique Epic, Rare or Rare. Exceptional items can also be allowed to be rerolled, but their original stats will be replaced with a flat bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare or Epic item will produce an ordinary version, while 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 improve its performance. These additional modifiers don't come with the upgrade cost. They can be purchased at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by completing specific missions in the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece, you need to visit the NPC [Armorto upgrade an item, visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Based on the type of item, you will require one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 is droppable from Bosses). You will also require various amounts of Minerals and Erons.
Time
Items upgrades can be used to increase the stats of your gear and ship without the need to upgrade them. Upgrades aren't cheap, but they can be a great way to boost your stats without having to spend a lot of time in battle. It is important to understand the cost and benefits prior to investing your money or time.
Each upgrade increases the stats of an item by a certain amount, and also gives a chance for a bonus stat increase. The random substat can vary from a modest boost to a much larger boost. Concentrate on the things that work best in the slot first. They will bring higher returns for your money.
You can view the amount of time needed to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and choose a weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will show the estimated completion time and the progress. In certain cases, you may be able speed the process of upgrading by applying an Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage offer a salvage kit that allows you to retrieve all or part of the upgrade components. However, this does not include legendary equipment and upgrades which can be recovered by using an Upgrade Extractor or reclaiming them with the corresponding merchant of karma.
Take advantage of the benefits
The upgrading of items provides players with currency and a range of items. In addition, each upgrade has a chance to give a random stat bonus. The bonus value differs for each upgrade, and is usually higher for rarer items. The players can perform a Great Vault search to see whether an item can be upgraded before spending tickets. The search will help determine whether the item is of a specific tier and whether the player could benefit from a particular upgrade.
During the process of upgrading an item will gradually increase to its next level, however, it isn't always able to reach the fully upgraded bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant but there is a chance of getting an upgraded item in just one cycle. The higher the level an item gains, the higher its stat value will be and the more items that can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be incorporated into weapons, armor and trinkets to give an attribute bonus, or to create a unique effect when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components come with cosmetic effects. Players can acquire upgrade components by crafting, buying from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or as an incentive. Players can also retrieve upgraded items using an Upgrade extractor, or salvage using a salvage of a higher tier kit. Glyphs that are placed in gathering tools are able to be swapped out without restrictions.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has an arrow that rerolls players can roll it into an upgradeable item. This will change the layout and allow players to choose up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item that is recycled can be exchanged for a level 1 item of the same kind. Rerolled items will not retain their status, nor will the resources used to upgrade it.
The maximum upgrade items level of an item is determined by the item upgrader kit's tier and its quality. Common items can be upgraded up to the maximum level of six, while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded up to level nine. Item upgrades are added to the item's base statistics and will no longer increase after a certain point.