World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Item upgrades provide players with the ability to upgrade equipment that they already own. This can be accomplished by any upgrader of items NPC.
Generally, upgrades increase an item upgrade's main stat and can give it extra benefits, based on the item upgrader kit type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs and Goldwrap for casting builds.
Armour
Link's armor is a key element in keeping him safe from danger. Although it isn't upgraded like weapons, you can still improve its defence capabilities in various ways.
The principle of armour is to protect a person or animal from physical injury or harm, either from direct physical attack or from a range of dangers to the environment or activity. In the past, most armour was made from leather or fabric, but metal protections were also employed particularly for military purposes like heavy cavalry and combat drones.
There are a variety of ways to upgrade armour but the majority of them require you to visit one of the four Great Fairy Fountains scattered throughout Hyrule. Each fountain offers a different degree of improvement and higher levels of protection that require more rupees and materials.
First, Armor Upgrades are permanent upgrades. Once they've been applied they aren't able to be removed unless you own another piece of equipment that has the same upgrade. It is recommended to only apply the most powerful upgrades to your equipment and make sure that you have the materials needed to complete them.
You can find the upgrades you require in a variety places around Hyrule. These include shrines, merchants, and even enemies. They're usually identified by the blue triangle or gold circle symbol. They are available in large numbers as you progress through. They could appear randomly, but there is a chance that obtaining certain upgrades can trigger a quest that will reward you with more.
It is important to remember that even though the amount provided by each upgrade may differ, it will always be greater than nothing. A full set of upgraded armor will give you a strong defense boost that will protect against any kind of attack, except magic. This makes it a powerful weapon for all classes.
Weapons
You can upgrade your guns by using special upgrades that create a truly unique weapon. They can increase the damage, change the weapon's stats to cater to your specific build or even unlock new attachments like unique ammo types, enchantments and more aesthetic options.
You'll require both the upgrade component and the weapon itself to upgrade it. The weapon must be at a minimum of a certain level before you can upgrade it. Most weapons can only accept a single upgrade.
Weapon upgrade components are available all over the world from enemies or from merchants. Upgrade components are made up of ingredients that you can slot into weapons, armors trinkets, gathering tools and trinkets in order to gain an attribute bonus. The equipment must be at a certain level in order to accept the upgrade. It is able to be upgraded in the same way as other items.
Upgrades are a combination of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They are used to enhance the effectiveness of weapons and increase their ability to scale with other stats. They can be found from enemies dropped in the open, bought from a few merchants or as drops in combat.
Two NPCs can enhance your weapon: Blacksmith Hewg, in the Roundtable Hold hub zone and the Smithing Master Iji, in the Road to Manor hub zone. Both of these NPCs accept your Smithing Stones or Runes to upgrade your weapon.
It's crucial to prioritize upgrading your most-used items first, followed by the ones you won't replace in the near future. Upgrade your weapon first, and then upgrade your shoulders, chest feet, hands, and shoulders when you are planning to play a melee build. Similar principles apply to Magic and Utility Items, with the caveat that some procs may be better than others depending on your playstyle. Similar is the case for Armour Reforges, with certain types being superior to others.
Magic Items
A character can upgrade only one magic item at a time. If an upgrade project is cancelled and the next upgrade for the item won't begin. Magic items that are upgraded cost double the gold they would normally cost to create or buy, but they can also provide additional benefits.
A magical item upgrader is any item with special properties or effects. These are typically weapons, but they can also be armors, shields, cloaks and potions. They could also be rings, scrolls, or other items. Some of these items are telepathic.
Most magic items can have their abilities enhanced. This makes them more useful for players, or can help them overcome any difficult situation. A weapon infused with some special substance could, for instance, provide extra damage against a certain kind of enemy. This is particularly beneficial for characters that have reached a point at which they will likely face the same kind of monster in dungeons over and over again.
A ring with an infusion could grant immunity to bludgeoning, piercing or slashing damages from non-magical attacks (not even silvered ones) until the next time the character takes a lengthy rest. This is especially beneficial for melee fighters or anyone who wishes to avoid the hassle and expense of buying shields.
Some enchanted items have special abilities that allow the character to cast spells in addition to those on their class's list of spells. This is a great benefit for characters that have difficulty keeping their spell slots full because of multiclassing. These items with enchanted abilities generally require an Intelligence (Arcana) check to use them, and the spell cast is determined by rolling on an index determined by the number of Intelligence points used.
Other enchanted items might allow the user to alter their appearance, or create a new one. These can be particularly useful for characters who have had to leave their home, or are in a location that they aren't welcomed. A magical item upgrading may grant them invisibility or make them invisible to anyone, excluding the person they choose to.
Utility Items
Utility items are those that do not fit into the categories of Clothing, Armor or Weapons and have a range of different capabilities. Utility items aren't compatible with each other, unlike Armor or Weapons. Most utility items have a passive effect that the player can activate by using them, but some have additional abilities that are activated when the user presses an action button or activates a skill.
Generally speaking, the most popular type of utilitarian item is the Flashlight that is used to illuminate the surrounding area. Other utility items include the Helicopter Cap and Rocket Boots which allow the player float in mid-air while moving, and the Jetpack which allows the player to accelerate in any directions when on the ground. Many utility items can be instantly produced in the Engineering section, while others are unlockable through research projects or projects at the Proving Ground.
Players can gain more powerful utility items in addition to those that are available in their normal inventory by purchasing them at the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Certain of these items can be upgraded to allow more effective use.
Most utility items increase an individual combat ability or provide the player with some kind of advantage when it comes to navigation. Sharpening stones, created by a Weaponsmith will increase power and Ferocity while Maintenance Oils, crafted by an Huntsman, increase Concentration and healing power. Other items of utility, such as Writs and Theses created by the Scribe, can be used to give the player either an increase in Damage or Condition Damage.
All XCOM soldiers can equip a useful item at the beginning of the campaign. Later, an additional slot can be obtained through the use of certain types armor or completing engineering research or experiments in the Proving Ground. During the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are added by equipping the Grenade Launcher, which allows the player to equip an Smoke Grenade or Bomb in an additional grenade slot, while an offensive grenade is placed in the main slot for grenades.