World of Warcraft - Item Upgrading
item upgrading (Longshots`s blog) allows players to increase an item upgrader kit's gear score up to 700, and then add a final perk. Items can be upgraded by keeping them in inventory and heading to the kiln.
Certain items can be upgraded to benefit from their unique stats (like perfect broken point armour that is rolled for melee PvP) and others, like weapons, do not vary greatly post upgrade and thus aren't worth upgrading.
Weapons
Weapons can be upgraded to improve their numeric stats such as crit chance, attack damage as well as PvE and damage to PvP. Weapons also come with a flat bonus which increases the damage they deal per second. Many weapons also come with an unaffected bonus that is activated when three or more identical weapons are placed in a group. This bonus may be greater than the damage a weapon upgrade alone can do.
A weapon's upgrade costs depend on the rarity of the weapon and its current level. For instance an item upgrade with a rating of +2 will require two regular Smithing Stones to upgrade while the +3 model requires four. The number of stones needed to upgrade a weapon will continue to increase until it requires a higher tier of Smithing Stones, at which point it will reset to one.
Upgrading weapons will also reroll their base stats. While this is generally beneficial however, it could have negative effects as well. Upgrades can render items impossible to use, unless you are exceptionally lucky.
The ability to upgrade armor items to improve their effectiveness. This can boost the base defense of a chest or helm, while belts and gloves can boost their strength and agility. Armor offers a rerolling option for its Enhanced Defense%. This means that it may reroll down to a lower value.
The upgrade template for a weapon shows the new stats that it will get when upgraded and their respective values. This means that an upgrade from a sword that has 8 damage to an 11-attack-damage sword will result in a weapon receiving 33% attack damage. The 3% doesn't mean that the weapon will hit 3 times less, as it is an absolute number.
Rerolling a weapon is possible by pressing the green button in the item menu using the arrows that are circling. This will reroll the Best item upgrader and change its stats, however, it will not reset the weapon's level or connect to the status of your account.
Armor
A few upgrades to your armor can make a huge difference in your ability to survive. Certain sets offer massive improvements in the resistance to poison, curses fire, magic, and other. This can make it easier to navigate difficult terrains. The more defense your character is, the more value you will get from every point of health you possess therefore it is important to upgrade your armor as much as possible.
To upgrade your armor, head to any of the Great Fairy Fountains in the game. There are four of them and each one requires you to complete a unique side-quest involving the Stable Trotters musical troupe. Once you've completed the primary side quest and have completed the corresponding fountain you'll be able to speak to any Great Fairy to open up the armor upgrade menu.
The amount of material needed to upgrade each piece of armor will differ. In general, you're looking at anywhere between three Red Chuchu Jellies and ten Rupees for the initial upgrade, then anywhere between five Rubies and ten Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns for each subsequent 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 the majority of cold climates and the Snowquill Headdress can be upgraded to +20 defense, granting the protection needed to survive an entire raid with a few of your friends.
It isn't possible to upgrade armor like weapons. If you're playing as a Warrior then you should concentrate on upgrading your armor to increase physical strength or spell power. You should also save your armor upgrades to upgrade the armor you will still be wearing at the end of the story, such as the Ring of Lightning, Spectral Shield or the mask you use in the final boss fight the Monter Parts Merchant Mask.
You can also get some benefits to your armor by presenting the jeweler in Gerudo Town 10 Twinkling Titanite. Generally, you'll want to keep these upgrades for the weapon you'll use to win the game such as the Longsword, Battleaxe or Warhammer however, it could be useful to have some upgrades to your chest armor and helmets that permit you to sneak past certain monsters.
Potions
Potions are bottled substances that, if consumed, provide the user with the illusion of status for a few minutes. There are five types of potions, each with different effects and durations. Certain potions can be upgraded to increase their effectiveness. Alternatively, the effects of some potions can be enhanced by adding redstone or glowstone dust to them.
Upgrades to potion cost a certain amount of XP, which can be earned by making them on a table or in an chest of the Alchemist. However, the upgrade price will vary based on the type of potion you'd like to upgrade, as well as on the item upgrader's Mark Level and Rarity.
To upgrade a potions, right-click it in your inventory. Then select "Upgrade" from the menu. This will open a GUI that allows you to select the potions that you would like to upgrade and the amount of experience they'll provide when upgraded. You can upgrade potions in batches up to five at a time and their XP will be added to the total XP you have.
Once a poton is upgraded in quality, it will not deteriorate in the event that you make use of it again or break the bottle in which it is kept. You can also change the name of the potion by clicking it in your inventory.
Version 1.7.2 introduced a few changes to the mechanics of potions. Splash potions for instance, now have a duration 0:08 instead of the 22.5 seconds shown on the item hover display. The table for potion can now be made using four Wood Planks and two Glass. This allows it to be utilized by players in Survival and Bedrock. Unlike the Java Edition, Bedrock edition potions are not able to be combined in cauldrons. Also, putting a potion on a full cauldron drains the potion and replenishes the bottle.
Finally, there are lingering potions that are made using splash and dragon breath potions. Redstone can also be added to lingering potions to enhance their effects. The table of potions is rearranged to look more like the Java Edition. New potions have also been added, like the potion of leaping as well as decomposition.
Trinkets
A trinket can be described as a small and inexpensive ornament or piece of jewelry. It can be a reference to an object or ornament that serves a function but is not particularly important like a trinket. In certain traditions, trinkets are used to symbolize affection or friendship, specifically 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 currency. Trinkets like other items that can be upgraded, can be swapped at will without losing stats.
Upgrade vendors can be found at the capitals of every zone, and in some instances in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets are offered with gold, tokens, or fragments from a rare trinket.
Upgrades are a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a new trinket. A player can upgrade a trinket with as little as 12 tokens. The new trinket will come with the same base ilvl as old one, and will have an additional 1% upgrade bonus.
Trinkets can be upgraded when the old ones are no longer useful, allowing a player to increase their power and value over time. They can also be traded between players and are an extremely popular alternative to gold.
In general players should upgrade their highest priority items first. This means that the most-important slot items for each class are upgraded first before their secondary gear, and then other pieces of equipment they won't replace anytime soon (such as an earring or a cloak). Players should also consider their class's preferred stats when selecting the items to upgrade. If Haste and Crit are two of the most important stats to tank players and they want to upgrade their chest, helm and shoulders.
Trinkets can be upgraded to a higher level once they're no longer needed and the new trinket will receive an additional 1% upgrade item bonus. Re-upgrading will destroy the trinket unless it is saved using 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 buying an entirely new trinket.