World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrades allow players to increase the level of armor and weapons that can be equipped. This improves the effectiveness of the equipment, and also sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is important to note that although you can upgrade your magic and common equipment, it's usually not worth it. Rare and unique gear will quickly outclass upgraded magic and common gear.
Cost
When a player decides to upgrade an item, they must spend Gold to do so. The cost of upgrading an item is dependent on its current level and upgrade type selected. Upgrades to weapons are typically less expensive than upgrades to armor because weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold required to upgrade an item increases when the item is upgraded to an upper level.
A new item will also have increased stats, which can improve its performance in various ways. This could include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. In addition an upgraded item might be able to provide extra buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be utilized for a number of reasons such as to increase the overall power of a group or individual unit. They also can be a significant influence on gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC who is an upgrader in the game. In general these NPCs are found in major cities or questing areas. Players can also find item upgraders when they visit dungeons with high-level bosses, or by talking to the NPCs in their garrisons of their faction.
The system of upgrading items in World of Warcraft provides players with the option of upgrading the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. This procedure is similar to the reforging process used in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However instead of using currency, players have to visit an upgrader for their item to complete the process.
Item upgrades can be costly, particularly when it concerns armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade track you choose, each item level increase will cost Crests or Valorstones. The total costs can be prohibitive for players who do not have the funds or aren't willing to grind them.
The game allows you to roll a new item by using a specific tool from the menu of items. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item for an equivalent level 1 version with a different set of bonus effects. item upgrading is a great way to gain better results on items which are already upgraded. However, it can be a waste of time.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the item level of equippable items, such as trinkets, weapons, and armor. This boosts their stats and can make them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their equipment by spending the appropriate currency at an item upgrader. However, players must be aware that certain upgrades require special requirements.
Early upgrades increase the power of the item's base level. Later upgrades provide more significant boosts. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage by two levels. In addition, the upgraded item will be awarded bonus stats, which is based on the level at which it was purchased. This bonus is a mix of a substat that is guaranteed and a randomly generated stat that can vary from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item which has been upgraded. The new item comes with different set of extra bonuses, and is of a lower level of the item. The rerolled item is also likely to have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to keep in mind that the rerolled item does not have its original level or any wasted resource.
Some upgraded items can only be rerolled if the original item was a Unique Epic, Rare or Rare. Extraordinary items can also be rerolled, however the original stats are replaced with an uncapped bonus. This means that rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version of the same kind, while rerolling an Epic item will result in an Elite version of the same type.
Upgraded items may have additional adjustments that can boost their performance and boost their stats. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade price. You can purchase them at the Trading Post, or through other players. Additionally, they can be earned by completing specific tasks in the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece, you need to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Based on the type of item, you will need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 is available from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a major factor.
Upgrades to items can be used to improve the stats of your equipment and ship without the need to level them. While upgrading isn't inexpensive, it's a good way to improve your stats without having spend a lot of time in combat. It is important to understand the costs and benefits before investing your money or time.
Each upgrade boosts the stats of the item by to a certain extent and also offers the chance of obtaining an additional substat. The extra substat is a random, and can vary from a tiny increase in one statistic to a much greater increase in another. It is best to concentrate on the best-in-slot items first, as they'll provide a greater return on your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and choose a weapon, ship or other accessory. The upgrade window will show the estimated completion time and the progress. In some instances, you may be in a position to speed the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to salvage any or all of the upgrade components from an item by using a high-end salvage kit sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this does not include legendary equipment or upgrades, which can only be recovered by using an Upgrade Extractor or recovering them through the appropriate Karma Merchant.
Rewards
The upgrade of items rewards players with a number of items and currency. In addition, each upgrade is able to give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus differs between upgrades and is typically higher for rare items. Players can use the Great Vault search to see whether an item can be upgraded prior to purchasing tickets. The search can also help determine whether the item is of an appropriate tier and whether the player could benefit from an upgrade.
During the upgrade process, an item will gradually increase to the next level, however, it isn't always able to reach the fully upgraded bar. This process makes use of Growthstones and Sollant but there is a 10% chance of getting an upgraded item within just one cycle. The higher the level an item attains, the higher its stat boost and the more items it can upgrade into.
Upgrade components can be slotted into armor, weapons, and trinkets to provide an attribute benefit or an additional effect while the equipment is in use. Certain upgrade components can be equipped with additional cosmetic effects. Players can obtain upgrade components through crafting, buying from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or obtaining rewards. Players can also recover upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor or salvaging with a high tier salvage kit. Glyphs placed on gathering tools can be freely swapped.
The player can transform an item into another upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button an arrow for reroll. This will change the layout of the item's window and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item that is recycled will be exchanged with an item of level 1 of the same kind. Recycled items won't keep their status, nor will the resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Rare and Epic items can be upgraded up to level nine, while 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 further after a certain level.