World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade of items allows players to raise the item level of armor and weapons that can be equipped. This boosts the power of the equipment, in addition to sometimes adding buffs or the rerolling of an affix.
It is important to remember that upgrading your magic and common gear is not always worth it. Rare and unique equipment will quickly surpass upgraded magic and common gear.
Cost
The player has to spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item is based on the current level of the item and type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are generally cheaper than upgrades for armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
A new item will also come with increased stats, which could boost its performance in a variety of ways. This could include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. In addition, an upgraded item may be able to provide extra bonuses to its equipped unit. These upgrades can be used to increase the overall strength of a unit or individual unit, and may be a major influence on the gameplay.
The items can be upgraded at any NPC that is an upgrader in the game. In general, these NPCs are located in major cities or questing locations. Players can also find item upgrader s when they visit dungeons with high-level bosses, and by talking to NPCs in their garrisons of their faction.
The system of upgrading items in World of Warcraft provides players with the possibility of upgrading the levels of weapons, armor, and trinkets. This process is largely identical to that of gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however, instead of using the currency appropriate to the task players must visit an item upgrader NPC to complete the process.
Item upgrades can be expensive, particularly when it is related to armor and weapons. Depending on the upgrade track each step up in item level can cost several Valorstones and crests. The total cost can be a major burden for players who don't have the funds or aren't willing to grind them.
Fortunately the game lets players roll an upgraded item using an additional tool available in the items menu. This option allows you to replace the upgraded item with the level 1 version which has different bonus effects. This can be useful to improve the roll of items that are already upgraded. However, it could be a waste of time.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equipmentable items like armor, weapons and trinkets is to raise the level of the item. This boosts their effectiveness and makes them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade gear by spending appropriate currencies at an item upgrader NPC. Players must be aware of the fact that certain upgrades require specific requirements.
The first upgrades increase the stats of the base item by one level, however later upgrades offer more substantial increases. For instance upgrading a weapon from three to level six will boost the weapon's damage by plus two levels. Additionally the upgraded item will get an additional stat that is based on its tier. This bonus is a mix of a guaranteed substat as well as a randomly generated stat that will change from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item which has been upgraded. The new item comes with different set extra bonuses, and is of a lower level for the item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the item rerolled will not retain its level or have any of its wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was an Epic Rare, Rare or Unique. Exceptional items are also allowed to be rerolled, but their original stats will be replaced with an uninvolved bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a normal version of the same kind, while the rerolling of an Epic item will result in an Elite version of the same type.
Upgraded item upgrading may have additional modifiers that can improve their performance and improve their stats. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade price. You can purchase them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by completing specific missions in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. Based on the type of item, you will need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants and Dice 12 is droppable from Bosses). You will also require various amounts of Minerals and Erons.
Time is an important factor.
Upgrades to items can be a great way to increase your ship's performance and gear without having to upgrade them. Upgrades aren't cheap, but they are a good way to increase your stats without having to spend so much time in battle. It's essential to understand the benefits and costs of upgrading your items before investing your money or effort.
Each upgrade increases the base stat of an item by a specific amount and also offers the chance for a bonus substat increase. The random substat can be anything from a minor boost to a massive boost. It is recommended to concentrate on the best-in-slot items first, as they will provide a greater return on your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting a weapon, ship or other accessory. The upgrade window will display the progress and expected completion time. In some instances you might be capable of speeding up the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to salvage some or all of the upgrade components from an item by using a specific high-end salvage kit sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This is not applicable to legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered with an Upgrade extractor or by making a claim with the appropriate Karma retailer.
Rewards
The upgrade of items rewards players with a range of items and currency. Each upgrade also has the chance to award an unspecified stat bonus. The bonus value will vary for every upgrade, and is usually higher for items that are rarer. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item is upgradeable. The search can help determine whether the item is in a certain class and whether the player would benefit by a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade, an item will slowly grow closer to the next level but not always reach its full upgrade bar. This process is based on Growthstones and Sollant however there is a 10% chance of achieving a fully upgraded item after just one cycle. The higher the level an item receives, the greater its stat boost and the more items it is able to upgrade into.
Upgrade components can be slotted into armor, weapons, and trinkets to give an attribute bonus or extra effect while the equipment is in use. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Players can purchase upgrade components by crafting, purchasing from vendors, or at the Trading Post, looting, or obtaining a reward. Players can also find upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor, or salvage with a high tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on gathering tools can be freely swapped.
The player can transform an item into a different upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow that indicates reroll. This will change the layout of the game and allow players to choose up to six items to be used for "recycling". The item will be replaced with an item of level 1. Rerolled items will not retain their level, nor the resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its tier and the quality. Uncommon items can be upgraded up to a maximum of level six while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels nine. The upgrade of an item is added to its base statistics. This means that they won't grow further after a certain level.