World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Item upgrades provide players with the ability to upgrade equipment that they already own. This can be done by any upgrader of items NPC.
Generally, upgrades boost an item's main stats and provide extras depending on the item upgrader type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs, or Goldwrap for build casters.
Armour
Armour is one of the main factors that keep Link protected from injury in the majority of situations. Although it isn't able to be upgraded like weapons, it can still be improved in a variety of ways to enhance its defense capabilities.
The fundamental idea behind armour is to safeguard animals or people from physical harm or injury whether from physical attack or a range of dangers posed by the environment and activities. Historically, the majority of armour was made from leather or fabric, but metal protections were also utilized, especially for military applications such as heavy cavalry and combat drones.
Like weapons there are a myriad of ways in which armor can be upgraded but most will require visiting one of the four Great Fairy Fountains located throughout Hyrule. Each fountain comes with its own degree of upgrades available, with more granting greater levels of protection, and requiring a higher cost in rupees and other materials to unlock.
First, Armor Upgrades are permanent upgrades. Once they've been put in place, they can't be removed in the event that you own a piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is crucial to only apply the highest level of upgrades to your gear and that you have enough of the required materials to complete the process.
When it comes to acquiring the necessary upgrade components you'll find them in a variety of places around Hyrule such as shrines, shops, and even enemies. They'll usually be identified with the gold circle or blue triangle, and will be available in large numbers as you advance through the game. They may appear randomly however there is a chance that getting certain upgrades will trigger a quest that will reward you with even more.
It is also important to note that even though the amount of protection provided by each upgrade varies, it is the same for all upgrades and will always be superior to nothing. A full set of upgraded armor will give you a powerful defense boost that protects you from any kind of attack, except magic. This makes it a powerful weapon for any class.
Weapons
You can upgrade your guns by using special upgrades that make them truly unique. These upgrades can boost damage or change the stats of the weapon in accordance with your specific build. They also allow new attachments such as unique enchantments, different kinds of ammunition, and aesthetic options.
You'll need both the upgrade component as well as the weapon itself to upgrade it. The weapon has to be at least a certain level to upgrade it. Most weapons only be upgraded by one upgrade.
Weapon upgrade items components are available all over the world from enemies or from merchants. Upgrade components are a mix of components that you can slot into weapons, armors trinkets, tools for gathering and other items in order to gain an attribute bonus. They require the equipment to be of a certain degree to accept the upgrade and can be upgraded in the same way as other items.
Upgrades are a mixture of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They are used to enhance the stats of weapons and increase their effectiveness in comparison to other stats. They can be found from enemies that are dropped into the open world, bought from certain vendors or found from combat.
Two NPCs can enhance your weapon: Blacksmith Hewg, in the Roundtable Hold hub zone and the Smithing Master Iji located in the Road to Manor hub zone. Both of these NPCs will take your Smithing Stones and Runes in exchange for a higher-level version of the weapon as well as an upgrade.
It's important to prioritize upgrading your most-used items first, followed by the ones you won't replace soon. Upgrade your weapon first, then upgrade your shoulders, chest feet, hands, and shoulders if you plan to play a melee build. The same principle goes for Magic and Utility Items, with the caveat that certain products may be superior to others depending on your playstyle. Armour is the same, with certain Reforges being better than others.
Magic Items
A character can only upgrade one item upgrade of magic. If an upgrade project has been cancelled, no more upgrades will be made for the item. Magic items that are upgraded cost twice the amount of gold it would cost to create or buy, but they can also offer additional advantages.
A magical item is any item upgrade with special properties or effects. These are typically weapons, but they can also be armors, shields, cloaks and potions. They can also be scrolls, rings or other items. Some of these items can be made sentient.
Many magic items can have their abilities enhanced. This makes them more useful to a player or help them overcome a difficult encounter. A weapon that is infused with some special substance could be able to provide an extra level of damage to a particular type of enemy. This is especially useful for characters who have reached a stage at which they'll likely encounter the same kind of monster in dungeons repeatedly.
A ring infused with magic might grant immunity to nonmagical attacks that bludgeon, pierce, or cut (excluding attacks that are silvered) until the character takes another long rest. This can be particularly helpful for melee fighters or anyone who wants to avoid the expense and hassle of buying shields.
Certain items with enchanted properties have special powers which allow the character to cast spells in addition to those listed on their class's spell list. This is a great benefit for characters that have difficulty keeping their spell slots full because of multiclassing. These enchanted objects require an Intelligence check (Arcana) and the spell is determined by rolling a table based on the number of Intelligence points spent.
Other enchanted objects might allow the player's appearance to be altered, or they could even create a brand new one. These can be particularly useful for characters who have had to leave their homes, or who are in a situation where they might not be accepted. A magical item could give them the ability to disappear or make them invisible to everyone, except for the chosen person.
Utility Items
Utility items are equipment which does not fall into the categories of clothing or armor and have a variety of capabilities. Utility items aren't compatible with each other, as opposed to weapons or armor. Most utility items come with a passive effect that the player can activate when using them. However, some of them have additional abilities that are activated by pressing a button or triggering a skill.
The Flashlight is the most popular accessory. It lights up the surrounding area. Other utility items include the Helicopter Cap and Rocket Boots which allow the player to float in mid-air while moving and the Jetpack which allows the player to accelerate in all directions while on the ground. In the Engineering section, you can quickly create a variety of utility items, while others are unlocked by Research projects or Experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
Players can gain more powerful utility items in addition to the ones that are available in their normal inventory by purchasing them at the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Certain of these items are upgradeable to increase their effectiveness.
The majority of utility items boost the combat ability of a particular character or give the player a sort of advantage in navigation. For instance, sharpening stones made by the Weaponsmith boost Ferocity and Power as well as Maintenance Oils created by the Huntsman improve the concentration and healing power. Other items that are useful can be utilized by players to increase Damage or Condition Damage.
All XCOM soldiers are capable of equipping one utilitarian item at the start of the campaign. Eventually, an additional slot becomes available by acquiring certain types of armor or by completing engineering, research or experiments in the Proving Ground. During the Alien Hunters downloadable content, additional slots can be added by equipping an grenade Launcher. This permits players to make use of an Smoke Grenade or Bomb while an offensive grenade remains in the main slot.