World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrades allow players to increase the level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This boosts the power of the equipment, and also sometimes adding buffs or the rerolling of an affix.
It is important to keep in mind that upgrading magic and common gear is not always worth it. Rare and unique gear will quickly outclass modernized magic and common equipment.
Cost
When a player upgrades an item, they have to spend Gold to do so. The cost of upgrading an item varies based on the item's current level and the type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are generally cheaper than upgrades for armor, since weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold required increases when the item upgrader kit is upgraded to a higher level.
The upgraded items will also have improved stats that can improve its performance in different ways. This may include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. In addition, an upgraded item may be able to give additional buffs for its equipped unit. These upgrades are able to be used to boost a variety of purposes for example, to increase the overall strength of a group or individual unit. They also can affect the overall the gameplay.
Any NPC that upgrades items can be found in the game. These NPCs can be found in the major questing areas or capital cities. You can also find item-upgraders in dungeons that feature high-level bosses and talking to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players improve the quality of their weapons, armor, 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 currency that is appropriate, players must visit an NPC for upgrading items to complete the process.
Upgrades can be expensive particularly for weapons and armor. Based on the upgrade path, each step up in item upgrading level can cost several Valorstones and crests. The cost are prohibitive for those who don't have the resources or are unable to grind.
The game allows players to roll a new item by with a special tool in the items menu. This option will replace the upgraded item with an unlevel 1 version that offers different bonus effects. This is useful for obtaining better rolls on items that have already been upgraded, but can be a waste of money.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the item level of equippable items like trinkets, weapons and armor. This increases their power and makes them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by spending the appropriate amount of currency at an upgrader. However, they should be aware that certain upgrades have specific requirements.
Initial upgrades only boost the effectiveness of the base item by one level. Later upgrades provide more significant enhancements. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage by two levels. A bonus stat will also be added to the upgraded item based on its level. This bonus consists of a guarantee extra substat and a random statistic that will vary in value from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item that has been upgraded. The new item will have an additional set of bonuses, as well as a lower level of base item. The rerolled item will have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to keep in mind that the item rerolled does not have its original level or even a fraction of its resource.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was Epic Rare, Rare, or Unique. Exceptional items are also eligible for rerolling, but their original stats will be replaced with a flat bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare or Epic item will result in a Normal version, and rerolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
An upgraded item may also have extra modifiers, which can further increase its stats and boost its performance. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade price. They can be acquired through the questing process, purchasing them from the Trading Post or from other players. They can also be earned by fulfilling specific missions in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment it is necessary to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. You will need Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 are dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a factor.
Upgrades to items can be a great way to boost your gear and ship stats without needing to upgrade them. While it's not cheap, it can be a good way to improve your stats without having spend a lot of time in combat. It's important to know the cost and benefits prior to investing your money or time.
Each upgrade increases the item's base stat to a certain extent and also gives a chance to get an additional substat. The extra substat is a random and could range from a slight increase in one stat to a much greater boost in another. Concentrate on the things that are best in slots first. They will provide a more profit for your investment.
You can view the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship, or accessory. The upgrade window will display the progress and expected completion time. In certain cases you might be in a position to speed the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover any or all upgrade components from an item by using a special high-tier salvage kit, which is offered by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this doesn't include legendary equipment and upgrades which can be retrieved using an Upgrade Extractor or by returning them to the appropriate karma merchant.
Rewards
The upgrading of items rewards players with currency and a range of items. Each upgrade also has the chance to grant a random stat bonus. The bonus value differs for every upgrade, and is usually more expensive for rarer items. The players can perform the Great Vault search to see whether an item is upgradeable prior to spending tickets. The search can help determine whether the item is in a certain level and if the player would benefit by a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade, the item will slowly move closer to the next level, but it is not always able to reach its fully upgraded bar. This process is based on Growthstones and Sollant however there is an 80% chance of getting an upgraded item after just one cycle. The more levels an item is upgraded to the higher its boosted stat value and the more items it is able to upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be slotted into armor, weapons and trinkets to provide an attribute bonus or additional effect when the equipment is in use. Some upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Players can obtain upgrade components by crafting, purchasing from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as a reward. In addition players can retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade Extractor, or salvaging them using a top-quality salvage kit. Glyphs that are placed on tools for gathering are able to be swapped.
A player can turn an item upgrader kit to upgrade it into another item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow for reroll. This will change the layout of the game and let players select up to six items for "recycling". The item that is recycled will be exchanged with an item of level 1 of the same kind. Recycled items don't keep their level or the amount of resources needed to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its tier and quality. Rare and Epic items are able to be upgraded up to level nine, while common items are only upgraded up to level six. The item upgrades are added to its base statistics. This means that they won't grow more after a certain point.