World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The item upgrade feature allows players to boost the item level of equippable weapons or armor. This improves the stats and sometimes adds buffs or rerolls on an affix.
It is important to keep in mind that upgrading common gear is not always worth it. Rare and Unique equipment will quickly surpass the standard gear and upgraded magic.
Cost
The player must spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item is based on the item's current status and type of upgrade. For example upgrading a weapon will generally be less expensive than upgrading armor, since weapons have lower level requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
An upgraded item will also have improved stats, which could boost its performance in various ways. This can include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. A upgraded item can also provide additional buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be used to boost the overall strength of a unit or unit, and may significantly impact 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. Players can also find item upgraders in dungeons that have high-level bosses, or by talking to the NPCs in their garrisons for their faction.
The item upgrade system in World of Warcraft provides players with the possibility of upgrading the levels 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 making use of currency, players will need to visit an item upgrader to complete the process.
Item upgrades can be costly, particularly when it is related to armor and weapons. Depending on which upgrade track you select, each item level increase will cost Valorstones or Crests. The total cost could be prohibitive for players who do not have the resources or are unwilling to grind them.
Fortunately, the game lets players roll an upgraded item using an exclusive tool within the items menu. This option allows you to exchange the upgraded item with an equivalent level 1 version with a different set of bonus effects. This is a great way to gain better results on items that are already upgraded. However, it could also be a waste.
Requirements
Upgrading is the procedure of increasing the level of items that can be equipped such as trinkets, weapons, and armor. This increases their effectiveness and makes them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by paying the appropriate currency at an NPC that sells upgraders for items. However, players must be aware that some upgrades have special requirements.
Early upgrades only increase the power of the base item by one level. Later upgrades give significant enhancements. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage plus two levels. A bonus stat will also be added to the upgraded item based on the level. The bonus consists of a substat that is guaranteed and a randomly generated stat, which will vary 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 comes with different set of extra bonuses, and is of a lower level for the item. The rerolled item is also likely to have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to know that the rerolled item won't be able to keep its original strength or use any wasted resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was Epic Rare, Rare, or Unique. Exceptional items can also be suitable for rerolling, however their original stats will be replaced by a flat bonus. Rerolling a Rare or Epic item will produce the normal version, and rerolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
Upgraded items may have additional adjustments that can boost their performance and improve their stats. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade cost. They can be acquired by the questing process, purchasing them from the Trading Post or from other players. They can also be earned by doing specific missions within the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armorto upgrade an item, visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. You will need Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 is dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time
Upgrades to items can be used to improve the power of your equipment and ship without the need to level them. Upgrades aren't cheap, but they can be a great way to boost your stats without having to spend a lot of time in battle. However, it's important to be aware of the benefits and costs of upgrades to your item before you invest your money or effort.
Each upgrade boosts an item's base stat by a specific amount and also offers the chance to gain a bonus substat increase. The random substat may vary from a modest increase to a significant boost. Make sure to focus on the stats that perform best in slot first. They will bring greater return for your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting a weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will show the expected completion time and progress. In certain cases, you may be able to speed up the upgrade process by applying an Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage sell a high-level salvage kit that permits you to retrieve all or part of the upgrade components. However, this does not include legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered using an Upgrade Extractor or by recovering them through the appropriate merchant of karma.
Rewards
Upgrades to items reward players with a number of items and currency. In addition, each upgrade has a chance to give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus varies between upgrades, and is typically higher for rare items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine if an item is upgradeable. The search can assist in determining whether the item is of a specific tier and whether the player will benefit from an upgrade.
During the process of upgrading an item will gradually increase to the next level, but it's not always able to reach a fully upgraded bar. The process will consume Growthstones and Sollant and Sollant, but there's a ten percent chance to obtain an upgraded item in only one cycle of growth. The higher the level an item is upgraded to the higher its boosted stats value and the more items it can upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be incorporated into trinkets, weapons, or armor to earn an attribute bonus, or an additional effect, when the equipment is worn. Some upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Upgrade components can be acquired by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving as a gift. Players can also recover upgraded items using an Upgrade extractor or salvaging with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs placed on gathering tools are able to be swapped.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button that has an arrow for rerolling the player can reroll it into another upgradeable item. This will change the layout of the game and let players select up to six items for "recycling". The item will be replaced by one of the level 1 items. Rerolled items won't retain their status or the amount of resources used 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, while common items can only be upgraded up to level six. The upgrades to an item are added to the item's base statistics which means that they will no longer increase after a certain amount.