World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade feature for items allows players to increase the item level for equippable weapons or armor. This improves the stats and may also include buffs or rerolls to an attach.
It is important to remember that upgrading common gear isn't always worth the cost. Rare and exclusive equipment will quickly surpass modernized magic and common equipment.
Cost
The player has to spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item depends on the item's current status and the type of upgrade. For instance upgrading a weapon is typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, since weapons have lower level requirements. The amount of Gold needed increases as an item is upgraded.
The upgraded items will also have enhanced stats that can boost its performance in a variety of ways. This could mean increasing the power of its attack and critical strike chance or damage per second. The upgraded item can also provide additional buffs to the unit it's equipped with. These upgrades are able to be used for a variety of reasons for example, to increase the overall strength of a group or individual unit. They can also affect the overall gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC that is an upgrader in the game. These NPCs are located in the major questing areas or capital cities. You can also find upgrades for items in dungeons that feature high-level bosses. You can also talk to NPCs in the garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players improve the quality of their weapons, armor, and trinkets. This process is very similar to the process of reforging gear in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however instead of using the appropriate currency players must visit an NPC to upgrade their items to complete the process.
Upgrades can be expensive, especially for weapons and armor. Based on item upgrading in item level can cost several Valorstones or crests. The total cost can be very prohibitive for players who do not have the resources or are unwilling to grind them.
The game lets you play a reroll of an upgraded item with a special tool 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 gain better results on items that are already upgraded. However, it could also be a waste.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equipmentable items such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the item level. This can boost their stats which makes them more powerful in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by spending the appropriate amount of currency at an upgrader. Players should be aware of the fact that certain upgrades require specific requirements.
Initial upgrades only boost the stats of the base item by one level. Later upgrades give significant boosts. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will increase the weapon's damage plus two levels. Additionally the upgraded item will be awarded bonus stats, which is based on the level at which it was purchased. This bonus is a combination of a guarantee extra substat as well as a random stat that will change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can Reroll an upgraded item using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a brand new one. The new item will come with an additional set of bonuses, as well as a lower level of base item. The rerolled item is also likely to have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to note that the rerolled item does not keep its original strength or any wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was an Epic, Rare, or Unique. Some exceptional items can also be allowed to be rerolled, but their original stats will be replaced with an uninvolved bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare or Epic item will result in a Normal version, and doing the same with the Epic version will result in an elite version.
Upgraded items can come with additional modifications that can enhance their performance and increase their stats. These additional modifiers aren't included in the upgrade price. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can be earned through doing specific missions within the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. You will need Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 are dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 can be found from Bosses). You will also need various amounts of Minerals and Erons.
Time
Item upgrades are a way to boost your ship's performance and gear without needing to upgrade them. While upgrading isn't cheap, it can be a good way to improve your stats without having spend a lot of time in battle. It's crucial to be aware of the costs and benefits of upgrading your items before investing your time or money.
Each upgrade increases the base stat of an item by a specific amount, and also offers the chance for a bonus stat increase. The extra substat is a random and may range from a small increase in one stat to a much greater increase in another. It is recommended to concentrate on the best-in-slot items first, as they will give you a bigger return for your investment.
You can check the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting a weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will show the estimated completion time and the progress. In some cases you may be able to speed up the process by using a Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage sell a top-quality salvage kit which allows you to salvage all or a portion of upgrade components. This is not the case for legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be retrieved using an Upgrade extractor or by returning the item to the Karma retailer.
Rewards
Item upgrading rewards players with a variety of items and currencies. Additionally, every upgrade is able to grant a random extra stat bonus. The bonus value differs for each upgrade, and it's generally higher for items that are rarer. 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 upgrade, an item will gradually grow closer to the next level, but not always reach the full upgrade bar. This process makes use of Growthstones and Sollant but there's a 10% chance of obtaining a fully upgraded item after just one cycle. The more levels an item receives, the greater its stat boost and the more items it is able to upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be slotted into armor, weapons, and trinkets in order to give an attribute benefit or an additional effect when the equipment is in use. Some upgrade components have additional cosmetic effects. Players can obtain upgrade components by crafting, buying from vendors, or at the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as a reward. Additionally players can retrieve upgraded items using an Upgrade Extractor or salvaging them with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on tools for gathering are able to be swapped.
A player can turn an item into another upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button with a reroll arrow. This alters the layout of the item window and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item will be replaced with an item of level 1. Recycled items won't keep their status, nor will the resources used to upgrade it.
The maximum upgrade level of an item is determined by the item's level and its quality. Uncommon items can be upgraded to the maximum level of six while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels nine. The upgrades to an item are added to the item's base statistics and do not increase after a specific point.