World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrades allow players to raise the item level of armor and weapons that can be equipped. This boosts the power of the equipment, and also sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is important to remember that upgrading magic and common gear is not always worth the cost. Rare and exclusive equipment will quickly surpass upgraded magic and common equipment.
Cost
The player must spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item depends on the current level of the item and the type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are typically less expensive than upgrades to armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
A new item will also have improved stats, which can boost its performance in many ways. This could mean increasing its attack power and critical strike chance or damage per second. Additionally an upgraded item level upgrade could be able to give additional buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be used to increase the overall strength of a unit or individual unit, and can have a significant impact 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. You can also find upgraders of items in dungeons that feature high-level bosses. You can also talk to NPCs at the garrisons of your faction.
The system of upgrading items in World of Warcraft provides players with the option of upgrading 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 need to visit an NPC to upgrade their items to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly particularly for armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path each step in item level can cost several Valorstones or crests. The costs can be prohibitive for players who do not have the resources or are unwilling to grind.
The game lets you roll a new item by with a special tool in the items menu. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item with a level 1 version of it with an additional set of bonus effects. This is useful for obtaining higher scores on items that have been upgraded, but it can also be a waste of money.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the item level of the items that are equippable, such as trinkets, weapons, and armor. This can boost their stats which makes them more powerful in combat. Players can upgrade their equipment by spending the appropriate amount of currency at an upgrader. However, players must be aware that certain upgrades have special requirements.
The earliest upgrades only increase the stats of the base item by one level, but later upgrades provide more significant boosts. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage by two levels. In addition the upgraded item will get a bonus stat, which is based on the level at which it was purchased. This bonus consists of a guaranteed extra substat and a random statistic that will vary in value from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can Reroll an upgraded item using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a new version. The new item comes with different set extra bonuses, and a lower level for the item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to note that the rerolled item will not retain its level or have any of its wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was an Epic Rare, 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 the normal version, and doing the same with the Epic version will result in an elite version.
Upgraded items may have additional modifications that can enhance their performance and boost their stats. These additional modifiers aren't included in the upgrade cost. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. Additionally, they can be earned by completing certain missions in the game.
To upgrade a piece equipment, you must visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. Based on the kind of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants while Dice 12 is available from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a major factor.
Upgrades to items are a method to boost your gear and ship stats without needing to upgrade them. Upgrades aren't cheap, but they are a good way to increase your stats and not have to spend so much time fighting. It's crucial to know the costs and benefits of item upgrades before you invest your money or effort.
Each upgrade boosts an item's base stat by a certain amount, and also gives a chance to gain a bonus substat increase. The random substat can range from a small boost to a massive boost. It is recommended to concentrate on the top-performing items in your slot first, as they'll give you a bigger return for your investment.
You can check the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting a weapon, ship, or other accessory. The upgrade window will display the estimated completion time and the progress. In some cases, you may be able to speed the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to retrieve some or all of the upgrade components from an item using a specific high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this doesn't include legendary equipment or upgrades which can be recovered by using an Upgrade Extractor or reclaiming them with the corresponding karma merchant.
Rewards
Item upgrading rewards players with a range of items and currencies. Additionally, every upgrade can give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus awarded is different for each upgrade, and it's typically higher for rarer items. The players can perform the Great Vault search to see whether an item can be upgraded prior to spending tickets. The search can also determine whether the item is of 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 not always reach its full upgrade bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant but there's an 80% chance of getting an upgraded item after just one cycle. The higher the levels an item gains, the higher its stats will be and the more items can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be inserted into armor, weapons, and trinkets to give an attribute benefit or an additional effect when the equipment is being used. Some upgrade components also come with cosmetic effects. Players can obtain upgrade item components by crafting, purchasing from vendors or the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as rewards. In addition, players can recover upgraded items using an Upgrade Extractor or by salvaging them with a salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on gathering tools are able to be swapped.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has a rerolling arrow, a player can reroll it to create an upgradeable item. This will change the layout of the game and allow players to select up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item that is recycled can be exchanged for an item at level 1 of the same kind. Rerolled items will not retain their level, nor the resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum upgrade level of an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels up to nine, whereas common items can only be upgraded to level six. The upgrades to an item are added to the base statistics of the item and will no longer increase after a certain point.