World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade of items allows players to increase the level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This improves the stats and may also include buffs or rerolls on an affix.
It is important to remember that upgrading magic and common gear is not always worth the cost. Rare and exclusive equipment can quickly outperform upgraded magic and common equipment.
Cost
When a player decides to upgrade an item, they must spend Gold to upgrade the item. The cost of upgrading an item depends on its current level as well as the upgrade type selected. Upgrades to weapons are usually cheaper than upgrades to armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
Upgraded items also come with enhanced stats that can boost its performance in a variety of ways. This may include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. An upgraded item may also add additional benefits to the weapon it is equipped with. These upgrades can be utilized to boost a variety of purposes for example, to increase the overall power of an individual or group unit. They can also have a major impact on gameplay.
The items can be upgraded at any NPC who is an upgrader in the game. Typically these NPCs are found in major cities or questing spots. Players can also locate item upgraders by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses, or by talking to the NPCs in their faction's garrisons.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system allows players to improve the quality of their weapons, armor, and trinkets. The process is similar to that of gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however, instead of using the currency that is appropriate players must visit an item upgrader NPC to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly especially for armor and weapons. Depending on the upgrade track each step up in item level can cost several Valorstones or crests. The costs can be prohibitive for those who don't have the funds or are unwilling to grind.
The game lets you roll a new item by using a specific tool from the items menu. This option will replace the upgraded item with the level 1 version which has different bonus effects. This can help you get better scores on items that have already been upgraded, but it can also be a waste of resources.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equippable items such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the item level. This can increase their power, making them more powerful in combat. Players can upgrade their equipment by spending the appropriate currency at an upgrader. However, players should be aware that certain upgrades have specific requirements.
The earliest upgrades only increase the stats of the item's base by one level, however later upgrades offer more substantial increases. For instance, upgrading a weapon from level three to level six will increase the weapon's damage by two levels. Additionally, the upgraded item will be awarded an additional stat that is based on its tier. The bonus is a combination of a guaranteed substat and a randomly generated stat that can vary from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can reroll an upgraded item by using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a brand new one. The new item has a different set extra bonuses, and is of a lower item level. The rerolled item also has different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to note that the rerolled item will not retain its original level or even a fraction of its resource.
Some upgraded items can only be rerolled only if the original item was a Unique Epic, Rare or Rare. Additionally, exceptional items can be rerolled, but the original stats are replaced by a flat-rate bonus. Rerolling a Rare or Epic item will produce an ordinary version, while rolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
A newly upgraded item could have extra modifiers, which can further increase its stats and enhance its performance. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade cost. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. Additionally, they can be earned through completing certain tasks in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Based on the kind of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 is droppable from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is an important factor.
Upgrades to items can be a great way to boost your ship's stats and gear without having to level them up. While upgrading isn't inexpensive, it's a good way to improve your stats without having to spend a lot of time fighting. It's crucial to know the costs and benefits before making the investment of time or money.
Each upgrade boosts the item's base stat in a specific amount, and offers the chance of obtaining a bonus substat. The extra substat is a random and could range from a tiny increase in one stat to a much greater boost in another. Make sure to focus on the stats that work best in the slots first. They will give you a greater return for your investment.
You can check the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship or other accessory. The upgrade window will display the expected completion time and progress. In certain cases, you may be in a position to speed up the upgrade by applying a Glyph.
It is also possible to retrieve certain or all upgrade components from an item using a specific high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. However, this doesn't include legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be retrieved using an Upgrade Extractor, or by recovering them through the appropriate Karma Merchant.
Rewards
Upgrades to items reward players with a number of items and currencies. Every upgrade has a chance to award a random stat bonus. The bonus value will vary for each upgrade, and is typically higher for items that are rarer. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item can be upgraded. The search can also help determine whether the item is an appropriate tier and whether the player would benefit from an upgrade.
During the upgrade process an item will gradually advance to its next level however, it isn't always able to reach the full upgrade bar. The process will consume Growthstones and Sollant, but there is an opportunity to achieve 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 into.
Upgrade components can be incorporated into weapons, armor and trinkets to give an attribute bonus or to create a unique effect when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components can be equipped with additional cosmetic effects. Players can purchase upgrade item s by crafting, purchasing from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as a reward. Players can also find upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor or salvaging with a high tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are placed on tools for gathering can be swapped freely.
A player can turn an item to upgrade it into another item by selecting it and pressing the green button a reroll arrow. This will alter the layout and allow players to choose up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item that is recycled will be exchanged for a level 1 item of the same type. Recycled items will not keep their level, or the resources used to upgrade it.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its quality and tier. Rare and Epic items are able to be upgraded up to level nine, whereas common items can only be upgraded to level six. The upgrades to items are added to the base stats of the item. This means that they will not increase further after a certain level.