World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade of items allows players to raise the item level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This boosts the power of the gear, as well as sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is important to remember that even though you can upgrade magic and other common equipment, it's generally not worth it. Rare and unique gear can quickly outperform upgraded magic and common equipment.
Cost
The player has to spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost of upgrading an item is contingent on its current level and type of upgrade selected. Upgrades to weapons are generally cheaper than upgrades for armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required increases as the item is upgraded to the next level.
Upgraded items will also have improved stats that can improve its performance in different ways. This could mean increasing its attack power critical strike chance, or damage per second. Additionally an upgraded item might be able to give additional bonuses to its equipped unit. These upgrades can be used for a number of reasons, including to boost the overall strength of a group or individual unit. They also can be a significant influence on the gameplay.
Any item upgrader NPC can be located in the game. These NPCs are located in major questing areas, or capital cities. Players can also locate item upgrade rs in dungeons that have high-level bosses, and by talking to the NPCs in their garrisons for their faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system allows players to upgrade the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. The process is similar to the process of reforging gear in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however, instead of using the appropriate currency players need to visit an item upgrader NPC to complete the process.
Item upgrades can be expensive, particularly when it is related to armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path, each step up in item level can cost many Valorstones and crests. The total cost can be prohibitive for players who don't have the resources or are unable to grind them.
Fortunately the game allows players to roll an upgraded item using an exclusive tool within the menu of items. This option replaces the upgraded item with an unlevel 1 version that has different bonus effects. This can help you get better scores on items that are already upgraded, but could be a waste of resources.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the level of the item. This improves 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.
The earliest upgrades only increase the stats of the item's base by one level, however later upgrades give more substantial increases. For example upgrading a weapon from level three to level six will increase the weapon's damage by an additional two levels. A bonus stat will also be added to the upgraded item based on its level. The bonus consists of a guaranteed substat as well as an undetermined stat that can vary 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 has a different set of extra bonuses, and a lower level of the item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the rerolled item will not retain its level or have any wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was an Epic, Rare, or Unique. Additionally, exceptional items can be rerolled but the original stats are replaced with a flat-rate bonus. This means that rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version the same kind, while rolling an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same type.
Upgraded items could have additional adjustments that can boost their performance and increase their stats. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade cost. They can be acquired through questing, buying them on the Trading Post or from other players. They can also be earned by doing specific missions within the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece it is necessary to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Based on the type of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants while Dice 12 is available from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a factor.
Items upgrades can be used to boost the power of your ship and gear without the need to level them. Although upgrading isn't inexpensive, it's a good way to improve your stats without having to spend as much time fighting. It's essential to understand the costs and benefits of upgrades to your item prior to investing money or effort.
Each upgrade boosts the base stat of an item by a specific amount, and also offers a chance for a bonus stat increase. The random substat can range from a small boost to a massive boost. Concentrate on the things that are best in slot first. They will give you a more profit for your investment.
You can view the time required to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting an item such as a ship, weapon or accessory. The upgrade window will display the expected completion date and progress. In certain situations, you might be able speed up the upgrade process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover some or all 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 using an Upgrade Extractor or recovering them through the appropriate Karma Merchant.
Take advantage of the benefits
Item upgrading rewards players with a variety of items and currency. Every upgrade has a chance of granting an unspecified stat bonus. The amount of bonus value 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 also help determine whether the item is the appropriate level and if the player would benefit from a specific upgrade.
During the upgrade process, an item will gradually grow closer to the next level but not always reach the full upgrade bar. This process consumes Growthstones and Sollant, but there is an opportunity to obtain an upgraded item in only one cycle of growth. 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 provide an attribute benefit or an additional effect when the equipment is in use. Some upgrade components also come with cosmetic effects. Players can purchase upgrade items by crafting, purchasing from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as rewards. In addition, players can recover upgraded items using an Upgrade Extractor or by salvaging them using a top-quality salvage kit. Glyphs, which are placed in gathering tools can be exchanged without restriction.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has an arrow for rerolling players can reroll it into another upgradeable item. This will alter the layout and allow players to select up to six items for "recycling". The item will be replaced by a level 1 item. Rerolled items won't retain their status or the amount of resources needed to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Rare items can be upgraded to an maximum of level six, while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels nine. The upgrade of an item is added to the base statistics of the item. This means that they won't increase more after a certain point.