World of Warcraft - item upgrade Upgrading
Item upgrading allows players to boost an item's gear score up to 700 and add an additional perk. Items can be upgraded if they are in your inventory and you take them to the Kiln.
Certain items are worth upgrading because of their unique stats. (For example, a perfectly broken point armor that is rolled can be used in melee PvP). Other items such as weapons aren't changed much after an upgrade, and aren't worth the cost.
Weapons
Upgrades to weapons can improve their numerical stats, like attack damage, crit chance and PvE/PvP damage. Weapons have a flat-rate bonus that increases damage per second. Some weapons also come with a fixed bonus which is activated when three or more identical weapons are equipped in a single unit. In certain instances, this bonus could add up to more than the amount of damage a weapon upgrades on its own.
A weapon's upgrade costs depend on the rarity of the weapon and its current level. For example the weapon with a +2 rating will require two regular Smithing Stones to upgrade while the +3 model requires four. The number of stones required to upgrade a gun will increase until it requires a higher level of Smithing Stones. At that point it will reset to one.
Upgrading weapons will also reroll their base stats. While this is generally a good thing but it can also have negative consequences as well. For items that are only used in a specific build (Whistant's shield for FB sorcs, for instance) upgrading them can make them unusable unless you have an extremely fortunate roll.
The ability to upgrade armor items to improve their performance. This can increase the defense base of a chest or helm, while belts and gloves can boost their strength and agility. Armor has a rerolling feature for its Enhanced Defense%. This means that it can sometimes reduce its value.
The upgrade template of a weapon will show the new stats that it will gain upon upgrading, as well as the values of these stats. This means that an upgrade from an 8 attack-damage sword to an 11-attack-damage sword will result in a weapon receiving 3% of attack damage. The 3% does not mean that the weapon will be hit 3 times less, as it is an absolute number.
A weapon can be rerolled by pressing the green button with circling arrows in the menu for items. This will reroll the item upgrades and change its stats, however, it will not reset the weapon's levels or connect to the status of your account.
Armor
A few upgrades to your armor can make a huge difference to your survivability. Certain sets can offer MASSIVE boosts to poison or curse, fire, and magic resistance, making traversing tough areas a breeze. In general, the greater defense you have for your character, the greater health you can receive from each point. Therefore, it's a good idea to upgrade your armor.
You can upgrade your armor by visiting one of the Great Fairy Fountains. There are four of them and each one requires you to complete a special side-quest involving the Stable Trotters musical troupe. After you've completed your main quest and the corresponding fountains, you'll be able to talk to any Great Fairy in order to unlock the armor upgrade menu.
Each piece of armor can be upgraded up to three levels and the amount of materials and Rupees needed for each will vary. In general, you'll be looking at anywhere between three Red Chuchu jellies and 10 Rupees for the initial upgrade, and anywhere between five Rubies and 10 Fire-Breath Horns for each subsequent one. The Champion Leathers, for instance can be upgraded to an increase of 5 defense rating, which will allow you to remain competitive in frigid conditions with a large group of enemies. The Snowquill Headdress, on the other side, can be upgraded to +20 defense to ensure you can survive a raid with friends.
It isn't possible to upgrade armor the same as weapons. If you're playing as a Warrior then you should concentrate on upgrading your armor for physical power or spell power. It is also recommended to save your armor upgrades to upgrade the armor that you'll still be wearing at the end of the story, like the Ring of Lightning, Spectral Shield or the mask you use in the final boss fight The Monter Parts Merchant Mask.
You can also gain advantages to your armor by presenting the jeweler in Gerudo Town 10 Twinkling Titanite. You'll generally want to save these upgrades to the weapon you'll use to win the game. For instance, the Longsword or Battleaxe. It's nevertheless beneficial to have a few upgrades to the helmets and chest armor to allow you to get around a few monsters.
Potions
Potions are liquids that when consumed by a player, provide the player with a temporary effect for a short period of time. There are five different types of potions, each having particular effects and durations. Certain potions can be upgraded to enhance their effectiveness. Additionally the effects of certain potions can be enhanced by adding glowstone dust or redstone to them.
Potion upgrades cost a specific amount of XP, which can be earned by making them using a craft table or in an Alchemist's chest. The upgrade price varies depending on the type of potion and the item's Rarity and Mark Level.
To upgrade a potion to the next level, right-click on it in your inventory and choose the "Upgrade" option from the menu. This will open a GUI where you can choose the potion you want to upgrade and the amount of XP they'll produce when upgraded. Upgrading potions can be done in batches of up to five at a time, and the XP they earn will be added to your current XP level.
When a poton is upgraded in quality, it will not deteriorate until you use it again or break the bottle in the container it is kept. You can also change the name of the potion by clicking it in your inventory.
Version 1.7.2 introduced a few modifications to the mechanism of potions. For example, splash potions now have the duration of 0.08 seconds (this is not the same as 22.5 seconds shown on the hover display for the item). The table for potion is constructed from four Wood Planks, and two Glass. This allows it to be used by players playing Survival and Bedrock. Bedrock Edition potions are not compatible with cauldrons, unlike Java Edition. This is the same for using a potion within the cauldron that is filled. This will deplete the liquid, and then refill the bottle.
Finally, there are lingering potions that are brewed with dragon breath and splash potions. Redstone can also be added to lingering potions to enhance their effects. The potion table has been rearranged to appear more like the Java Edition. New potions have also been added for instance, the potion of leaping as well as decomposition.
Trinkets
A trinket is a tiny and cheap ornament or piece of jewelry. It may also refer to an object or ornament that serves a purpose but isn't particularly significant, such as a trinket. In some traditions, trinkets are used to symbolize affection or friendship, particularly between family members.
Trinkets can be upgraded by players in addition to weapons or armor, as well as potions. Upgrades can be made by paying the appropriate currency to an upgrade vendor. Unlike other item upgrades trinkets, trinkets can be swapped out at will without losing their stats.
The upgrade vendors are found in major cities and in the capital of each zone, and in some instances in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets are offered with tokens, gold or fragments of a rare trinket.
Upgrades are a cheaper alternative to buying a brand new trinket. It is possible to upgrade a player for just 12 tokens. The new trinket will come with the same base ilvl of the previous one, and will have an additional 1% upgrade bonus.
Once the old Trinkets have become no longer useful they can be upgraded. This allows players to increase their power and value over time. They can also be traded between players, making them an attractive alternative to gold.
In general players should make upgrades to their highest priority items first. This usually means the best-in-slot items for their class, then their secondaries, and finally other gear items that they will not be replacing in the near future (for instance rings or cloaks). When deciding on which items to upgrade players must also be aware of their class's preferred statistics. If Haste and Crit are two of the most important stats for tank players then they should consider upgrading their chest, helm, and shoulders.
Trinkets can be upgraded to a higher ilvl after they are no longer useful and the new trinket will have an additional bonus of 1% for upgrading. However, a re-upgrade can cause the trinket to be destroyed, unless it is saved using the Black Lion Salvage Kit or an alternative salvage tool that is higher-end. Upgrades to trinkets can be more expensive than other upgrades but still less expensive than purchasing a new one.