World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrade allows players to increase the level of equippable weapons and armor. This increases the effectiveness of the gear, as well as sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is crucial to remember that upgrading your magic and common gear isn't always worth the cost. Rare and unique equipment will quickly surpass modernized magic and common equipment.
Cost
If a player wants to upgrade an item, they must pay Gold for the upgrade. The cost of upgrading an item is contingent on its current level as well as the upgrade type selected. For example upgrading a weapon is typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, since weapons have lower requirements for level. The amount of Gold required increases as an item is upgraded.
An upgraded item will also have improved stats, which could boost its performance in many ways. This could include boosting its attack power or critical strike chance. An upgraded item may also provide additional buffs to the unit it's equipped with. These upgrades are able to be used for a variety of reasons, including to boost the overall strength of an individual or group unit. They also can affect the overall the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC who is an upgrader in the game. Generally NPCs can be found in capital cities or major questing spots. You can also find upgraders of items by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses. You can also talk to NPCs in the garrisons of your faction.
The item upgrade system in World of Warcraft provides players with the option of upgrading the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. The process is similar to that of gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however instead of using the appropriate currency, players must visit an NPC for upgrading items to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be expensive, particularly when it is related to armor and weapons. Depending on which upgrade track you select, each level increase can cost Crests or Valorstones. The costs can be prohibitive for players who don't have the funds or are unable to grind.
Fortunately, the game lets players reroll an upgraded item with a special tool in the menu of items. This option exchanges the upgraded item upgrader with an equivalent version at level 1 which comes with a different set of bonus effects. This is useful for obtaining better rolls on items that have already been upgraded, but can be a waste of time and resources.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the item level of items that can be equipped like armor, weapons and trinkets. This can boost their effectiveness which makes them more powerful in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by spending appropriate currencies at a NPC who sells upgrades for items. However, players should be aware that some upgrades have specific requirements.
Early upgrades increase the effectiveness of the base item by one level. Later upgrades offer more significant enhancements. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage plus two levels. Additionally, the upgraded item will receive an additional stat that is based on the tier it's in. This bonus is a mix of a guaranteed substat as well as 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 will feature an additional set of bonuses as well as a lower base item level. The rerolled item also has different requirements for dexterity and strength. It is important to note that the item rerolled will not retain its level or have any wasted resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was Epic Rare, Rare or Unique. Exceptional items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced by a flat-rate bonus. This means that rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a normal version of the same type, whereas the rerolling of an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same kind.
Upgraded items may have additional modifiers that can improve their performance and increase their stats. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade item cost. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by fulfilling specific missions in the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece, you need to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Based on the type of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants and Dice 12 is droppable from Bosses). Additionally, you will require different amounts of Minerals and Erons.
Time
Upgrades to items can be a great way to boost your gear and ship stats without needing to upgrade them. Upgrades aren't cheap but they can be an effective 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 increases the stats of the item by to a certain extent and also offers the chance of obtaining an additional substat. The random substat could range from a small increase to a significant boost. Concentrate on the things that perform best in slots first. They will bring greater return for your investment.
You can see the time required to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and select the weapon, ship or other accessory. The upgrade window will display the expected completion time and progress. In some instances you might be able to speed up the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to retrieve some or all of the upgrade components from an item by using a high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This is not applicable to legendary equipment or upgrades that can be retrieved using an upgrade extractor or returning the item to the Karma dealer.
Rewards
Item upgrading rewards players with a range of items and currency. Each upgrade also has a chance to award an unspecified stat bonus. The amount of bonus varies between upgrades, and is typically higher for rare items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine if an item is upgradeable. The search can help determine whether the item is of a specific class and whether the player will benefit from an upgrade.
During the upgrade, an item will gradually grow closer to the next level but it is not always able to reach its fully upgraded bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant however there is a ten percent chance to obtain an item upgrader that is fully upgraded in just one cycle of growth. The higher the levels an item is upgraded the more stat value will be and the more items that can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be inserted into trinkets, armor, and weapons in order to gain an attribute bonus, or to create a unique effect when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components come with cosmetic effects. Players can obtain upgrade components by crafting, buying from vendors, or at the Trading Post, looting, or as a reward. Additionally players can retrieve upgraded items using an Upgrade Extractor, or salvaging them using a top-quality salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on tools for gathering can be freely swapped.
A player can reroll an item into a different upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow for reroll. This will change the layout and allow players to select up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item will be replaced with one of the level 1 items. Recycled items will not keep their status or the amount of resources needed to upgrade item them.
The maximum upgrade level of an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Common items can be upgraded to the maximum level of six while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded up to level nine. The upgrade of an item is added to the base stats of the item. This means that they will not increase in the future after a certain level.