World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrades allow players to increase the level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This increases the power of the equipment, and also sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is important to remember that upgrading your magic and common gear isn't always worth the cost. Rare and exclusive equipment will quickly surpass modernized magic and common equipment.
Cost
The player must pay gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item varies based on the item's current status and type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are generally cheaper than upgrades for armor because weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold required increases as the item is upgraded to an upper level.
The upgraded items will also have upgraded stats that will improve its performance in different ways. This can include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. Additionally, an upgraded item may be able to offer additional buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be utilized for a number of reasons, including to boost the overall power of an individual or group unit. They also can have a major impact on the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded at any item upgrader NPC in the game. Generally these NPCs are found in capital cities or major questing spots. You can also find upgraders of items in dungeons that feature high-level bosses. You can also talk to NPCs in the garrisons of your faction.
The upgrade system for items in World of Warcraft provides players with the ability to upgrade the level of weapons, armor, and trinkets. This process is similar to gear reforging process in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However instead of using currency, players have to visit an item upgrader to complete the process.
Item upgrades can be expensive, particularly when it comes to weapons and armor. Based on the upgrade path, each step up in item level can cost several Valorstones and crests. The costs can be prohibitive for players who do not have the funds or are unwilling to grind.
Fortunately, the game allows players to play a reroll of an upgraded item by using an additional tool available in the items menu. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item for the version at level 1 which comes with an additional set of bonus effects. This can be useful to get better rolls on items which are already upgraded. However, it could also be a waste.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the level of items that can be equipped, such as trinkets, weapons and armor. This can increase their power which makes them more powerful in combat. Players can upgrade their gear by paying the appropriate currency at an item upgrade r NPC. Players must be aware of the fact that certain upgrades require special requirements.
Initial upgrades only boost the power of the item's base level. Later upgrades give 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 its tier. This bonus is a combination 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 one. The new item will come with a different set of extra bonuses and a lower level of base item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to keep in mind that the item rerolled does not keep its original strength or even a fraction of its resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was an Epic, Rare, or Unique. Extraordinary items can also be rerolled, however the original stats are replaced by a flat-rate bonus. This means that rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version the same kind, while rerolling an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same type.
An upgraded item might have extra modifiers, which could further boost its stats and improve its performance. item upgrades do not come with the upgrade cost. They can be acquired through doing quests, purchasing them at the Trading Post or from other players. They can also be earned by completing certain missions in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you must visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko located in Central Flarine. Depending on the type of item, you will need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 can be obtained from Bosses). You will also need various quantities of Minerals and Erons.
Time
Upgrades to items are a method to boost your ship's stats and gear without needing to level them up. Upgrades aren't cheap but they can be a great way to boost your stats without having to spend as much time fighting. However, it's important to understand the cost and benefits of upgrading your items before investing your money or effort.
Each upgrade increases the item's base stat a certain amount and gives a chance to get a bonus substat. The extra substat is a random, and can vary from a tiny increase in one stat to a much greater boost in another. It is best to concentrate on the most effective items in the slot first, as they will give you a bigger return for your investment.
You can see the time required to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and choose an item such as a ship, weapon or accessory. The upgrade window will show the estimated completion time and the progress. In certain situations, you might be able speed the process of upgrading by using an Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage sell a top-quality salvage kit that permits you to retrieve all or part of the upgrade components. However, this doesn't include legendary equipment or upgrades, which can only be retrieved using an Upgrade Extractor or returning them to the appropriate Karma Merchant.
Enjoy the Benefits
Upgrades to items reward players with a range of items and currencies. In addition, every upgrade can give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus value is different for each upgrade, and is generally higher for rare items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine if an item is upgradeable. The search will help determine whether the item is in a certain tier and whether the player will benefit from a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade process, an item will slowly grow closer to the next level but not always reach its full upgrade bar. This process is based on Growthstones and Sollant but there is an 80% chance of achieving a fully upgraded item after just one cycle. The higher the level an item gains the more powerful its stats will be and the more items that can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be inserted into armor, weapons, and trinkets in order to give an attribute bonus or extra effect when the equipment is being used. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Upgrade components can be obtained by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving as a gift. Additionally players can retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade Extractor or salvaging them using a top-quality salvage kit. Glyphs, which are placed in gathering tools can be exchanged without restriction.
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 alters the layout of the item window and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item that is recycled can be exchanged for an item of level 1 of the same type. Recycled items don't keep their current level or amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The highest level of upgrade an item can achieve is determined by its tier and quality. Uncommon items can be upgraded to a maximum of level six while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to level nine. Item upgrades are added to the base statistics of the item which means that they won't increase after a specific point.