World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The feature of upgrading items allows players to boost the item level of equippable weapons or armor. This increases the power of the equipment, in addition to sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is important to remember that while you can upgrade magic and common equipment, it is generally not worth the effort. Unique and rare equipment can quickly outperform modernized equipment and magic.
Cost
The player must spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost of upgrading an item is contingent on its current level and the type of upgrade selected. Upgrades to weapons are usually cheaper than upgrades to armor, since weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold needed increases as an item is upgraded.
A new item will also have increased stats, which could boost its performance in various ways. This could include increasing the power of its attack and critical strike chance or damage per second. An upgraded item may also give additional bonuses to the weapon it is equipped with. These upgrades can be used to increase the overall power of a group or unit, and could have a significant impact on the gameplay.
Any item upgrader NPC can be located in the game. These NPCs can be found in the major questing areas or capital cities. You can also find upgrades for items in dungeons that feature high-level bosses and talking to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system allows players to improve the quality of their weapons, armor, and trinkets. This process is similar to the reforging process used in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However, instead of making use of currency, players will need to visit an upgrader for their item to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be costly, particularly when it comes to weapons and armor. Depending on the upgrade track each step up in item level can cost several Valorstones or crests. The total costs can be very prohibitive for players who don't have the resources or aren't willing to grind them.
Fortunately, the game allows players to roll an upgraded item using an additional tool available 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 higher scores on items that have been upgraded, but it can also be a waste of money.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the level of equippable items such as trinkets, weapons and armor. This can increase their stats and make them more effective in combat. Players can upgrade their gear by spending the appropriate currency at an upgrader. However, players should be aware that some upgrades require special requirements.
The first upgrades increase the stats of the base item by one level, however later upgrades give more substantial enhancements. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will increase the weapon's damage plus two levels. A bonus stat will be added to the upgraded item based on the level. This bonus is a combination of a guarantee extra substat and a random statistic that will change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can reroll an upgraded item by using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a new one. The new item comes with a different set of extra bonuses, and is of a lower level for the item. The rerolled item also has different requirements for dexterity and strength. It is important to remember that the rerolled item does not keep its original strength or any wasted resources.
Some upgraded items are only able to be rerolled only if the original item was a Unique Epic, Rare or Rare. Extraordinary items can also be rerolled, but the original stats are replaced by a flat-rate bonus. Rerolling a Rare or Epic item will produce a Normal version, and rerolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
An upgraded item might have extra modifiers, which can increase the stats of the item and boost its performance. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade cost. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by completing specific missions in the game.
To upgrade a piece equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. You will require Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 are dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 is dropped by Bosses). You will also need various quantities of Minerals and Erons.
Time
Upgrades to items can be used to boost the performance of your ship and gear without having to level them. While upgrading isn't expensive, it is an excellent way to increase your stats without having to spend as much time fighting. It's crucial to know the costs and benefits before making the investment of time or money.
Each upgrade increases the stats of the item's base by to a certain extent and also offers the chance of obtaining an additional substat. The random substat can vary from a modest increase to a significant boost. Focus on the items that are best in slot first. They will bring more profit for your investment.
You can view the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting an item such as a ship, weapon, or other accessory. The upgrade window will display the estimated completion time and the progress. In certain cases, you may be able to speed the process of upgrading by using a Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage offer a salvage kit which allows you to retrieve all or part of the upgrade components. This does not apply to legendary equipment or upgrades that can be recovered with an upgrade extractor or making a claim with the appropriate Karma dealer.
Take advantage of the benefits
Item upgrading rewards players with a variety of items and currency. In addition, each upgrade can give a random stat bonus. The bonus value differs for every upgrade, and is typically higher for rarer items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item is upgradeable. The search can also help determine if the item is of an appropriate tier and whether the player could benefit from a specific upgrade.
In the process of upgrading an item will gradually grow closer to its next level however, it isn't always able to reach the fully upgraded bar. This process makes use of Growthstones and Sollant but there's a chance of obtaining a fully upgraded item in just one cycle. The more levels an item is upgraded to the higher its stat boost and the more items it is able to upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be incorporated into trinkets, weapons, or armor to earn an attribute bonus, or a special effect, while the equipment is being worn. Some upgrade components have additional cosmetic effects. Upgrade components can be obtained by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving them as gifts. Additionally players can retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade Extractor, or salvaging them with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs, which are placed in tools for gathering, can be freely swapped out without restrictions.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has an arrow for rerolling players can reroll it to create an upgradeable item. This will change the layout and allow players to choose up to six items for "recycling". The item will be replaced by an item of level 1. Rerolled items won't retain their level or the amount of resources needed to upgrade them.
The maximum upgrade level of an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels up to nine, whereas common items can only be upgraded up to level six. The item upgrades are added to the base stats of the item. This means that they will not increase more after a certain point.