How to Upgrade Items in Pokemon GO
The Upgrade is one the most valuable items in Pokemon GO. It lets trainers evolve Porygon into Porygon2 and also gives them the chance to grow in their Pokedex.
While this item is quite uncommon, players can get it by spinning an image disc at a Pokestop or as a reward for special occasions. But what does this item actually do?
Components
Upgrade components can be added to trinkets, weapons or gathering tools in order to provide them with an added benefit. They are a vital element in crafting and can be found by salvaging or buying from vendors. They can also be found as drops, either from enemies or from item spheres. They can be used to upgrade any weapon or armor that has an upgrade slot.
Using upgrade components to increase the amount of experience gained when upgrading gear and weapons is key to achieving the highest level of progression in the game. Incorporating organic components into an upgraded item will increase the item's experience multiplier, whereas mechanical components will reduce it. The best combination is a high experience-multiplier organic component followed by a low-experience-multiplier mechanical component. This will maximize the experience you acquire and allow you to move on to the next level.
The upgrade system is a bit complicated, and it's important to know how it works to get the most out of your upgrades. The system keeps a running total for the component you are upgrading. Each component has an multiplier of experience that can be either positive or negative. When the total reaches a certain threshold the system resets it to zero.
In addition, the amount of experience gained from each upgrade component is determined by the hidden rank of the item that is upgraded and its multiplier of experience. The higher-ranked items are more difficult to upgrade, while those with lower ranks are less difficult to obtain.
It is crucial to take off all connections and fasteners that are holding the old component. Store them in parts tray to aid in identification and storage. When the new hardware is installed, reconnect any cables or wires and connect the power supply to the electrical power. Then, test the computer by turning it on. If everything is connected correctly, the computer should boot up normally. This is a crucial step to ensure that the new hardware will work seamlessly with your current system.
Glyphs
Glyphs can be a fantastic tool to make your gear better, but you need be aware of how to use them correctly. Each glyph has a variety of values that it can enhance the substatus by and higher-rank Glyphs have more powerful values. Choose wisely as you can only upgrade glyphs once. Glyphs are also one-time-use and disappear after you use them on an artifact or item.
The best characters are those that improve the chance of rolling an affix that matches the desired level. They are typically found on the most expensive armor, weapons and other accessories. They can also be found on the Paragon Board. They are worth the extra effort but it can be difficult to find.
You can find Glyphs in the Black Lion Chests or purchase them at the Trading Post. Some glyphs are only available for one-time use and others are permanent. They are great for items that need to be re-rolled often. The Glyph of Hope allows you to increase your chances of getting a specific affix by making an item appear magical.
Certain glyphs can be used to alter existing affixes. This is common on boots and gloves. Each can be home to four different affixes. The Glyph of Insight for example transforms a prefix into an experimental affix. This is a great tool if you are looking for an excellent affix for a certain slot or you want to maximize damage output.
Once you've reached level 50, the structure of the game shifts dramatically. You'll no longer be able depend on the campaign. Instead, you will have to navigate the Paragon Board, Nightmare Dungeons and grinds that are new to optimize your build.
The most effective glyphs will be those that match your character's type, such as the Exploit Glyph which increases damage to enemies who are vulnerable. Control Glyph is another good glyph that boosts damage against enemies that are stunned, frozen, or slowed. Each glyph has its own radius, which grows as it is upgraded. This makes glyphs the Best item upgrade method to improve your gear in the late game.
Reroll tokens
A reroll token is an upgrade item upgrader that lets players change one of the attributes on an item upgrader kit. This can be done within the item window by selecting an item and then pressing a green button with circling arrows. The cost of a reroll is determined by the rarity of the item.
Reroll tokens are available in the Mystery Box, as a rare drop from skulled creatures or purchased from the Trader. They can also be obtained through Events Items and can be obtained from other players. They are used to reroll rings, armors, weapons and other items by increments of 2. Each reroll token allows players to roll for a new attribute which could be higher or lower than the previous one.
In addition being able to roll upgrades Reroll tokens can also be used to recycle items. Recycling an item can earn players a certain amount of points, which will be added to the level gauge for the item upgrader mod, depending on its importance. This is a great method to get rid old obsolete equipment that hasn't been upgraded.
The rerolling token may be used to offer an entirely new weapon feature. The player is able to accept or decline these traits. The player is able to offer up to six items at one time, and the options increase when the item's rarity and level rises. This option is accessible through the Upgrade tab on the forge.
Reroll tokens can also be used to roll the set bonus of an item, which can be redeemed if three or more items from the same set are equipped to a unit. The set bonus applies only to units that belong to the same class and cannot be applied to units that belong to different classes.
There are also a number of other upgrade items in the game which can be rerolled for example, the recipe items. These are not offered by the shop or reroll, but instead transferred to the non-droppable Pool when players select an item from the Food Card that requires new ingredients or Equipment. The reroll token can be used to reroll the extra bonuses, however the base stats (including all upgrades), and level will remain the same.
Leveling
In the game, you can upgrade your equipment using item upgrades. These items can be crafted by gathering the required ingredients from the NPCs who upgrade items located in major cities. After an item has been upgraded, it will get an increase in its base stats. Certain affixes can be modified. This could lead to an increase in the item's ilvl.
When an item is upgraded it will display a blue icon in its top-left corner. The item will also display a number below its maximum level. A higher number of upgrades will boost the item's maximum level. The player can upgrade an item at any time they want. This will allow players to reach gear breakpoints which increase the reroll chances of certain attachments.
The item upgrading feature allows players to increase the quality and level of helmets, weapons, and armor. This process costs items that are then redeemed by the upgrader NPC to earn currency. The upgrader will display an image of the item at its new level and accept either Happy Tickets or Happy Stars to complete the upgrade. The item used for materials will be lost, but the upgraded item will retain its Item EXP to allow for future upgrades.
While there is no guaranteed way to obtain an upgrade, it does have the lowest chance of falling when spinning Pokestops and Gyms. Players can use an upgrade to transform a Porygon into the form of a Porygon2, who will consume the item.
The Upgrade is an evolution item that was introduced in Generation II. Silph Co. produces a transparent device that contains all kinds of data. It can be used to help Pokemon species grow, and is activated when trading while holding a Link Cable or Porygon. It is a rare item with a 1 percent chance of dropping every spin from Pokestops and Gyms. It can also be obtained by finishing the Upgrade Station event.