World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrade allows players to raise the item level of equippable weapons and armor. This improves the stats and sometimes adds buffs or rerolls to an affix.
It is important to note that while you can upgrade magic and common equipment, it is generally not worth the effort. Rare and unique gear will quickly outclass upgraded magic and common gear.
Cost
When a player decides to upgrade an item, they must pay Gold for the upgrade. The cost of upgrading an item depends on its current level and the upgrade type chosen. Upgrades to weapons are typically cheaper than upgrades for armor, since weapons have lower requirements. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
The upgraded items will also have improved stats that can improve its performance in different ways. This includes increasing its attack power, critical strike chance, or damage per second. In addition an upgraded item might be able to offer additional buffs to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be used for a variety of reasons such as to increase the overall power of a particular or group unit. They also can be a significant influence on gameplay.
Any NPC that upgrades items can be located in the game. These NPCs are located in major questing areas or capital cities. You can also find upgraders of items in dungeons that feature high-level bosses, and speaking to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The system of upgrading items in World of Warcraft provides players with the option of upgrading the levels of armor, weapons, and trinkets. This process is largely identical to the process used for gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor, but instead of using the appropriate currency, players must visit an item upgrader NPC to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly particularly for armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path you select, each level increase will cost Crests or Valorstones. The costs can be prohibitive for those who do not have the funds, or are unwilling to grind.
The game lets you play a reroll of an upgraded item with a special tool in the items menu. This option allows you to replace the upgraded item with the level 1 version which has different bonus effects. This is useful to get better rolls on items that are already upgraded. However, it could be a waste of time.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equipmentable items such as weapons, armor and trinkets is to increase the level of the item. This can increase their effectiveness and make them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their equipment by spending the appropriate currency at an upgrader. Players must be aware of the fact that certain upgrades require specific requirements.
The first upgrades increase the stats of the item's base by one level, but later upgrades give more substantial increases. For example, upgrading a weapon from three to level six will boost the weapon's damage by an additional two levels. Additionally, the upgraded item will receive a bonus stat, which is based on the level at which it was purchased. This bonus is a combination of a guaranteed extra substat as well as a random stat that will vary in value 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 will have an additional set of bonuses as well as a lower level of base item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to note that the item rerolled will not be able to maintain its strength or have any wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was an Epic Rare, Rare or Unique. Some exceptional items are also allowed to be rerolled, but their original stats will be replaced by an uninvolved bonus. Rerolling a Rare or Epic item will produce the normal version, and rolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
Upgraded items may have additional modifiers that can improve their performance and increase their stats. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade cost. They can be acquired through the questing process, purchasing them from the Trading Post or from other players. Additionally, they can be earned by completing certain tasks in the game.
To upgrade an equipment piece it is necessary to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. Depending on the type of item, you will require one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is available from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 is droppable from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a major factor.
Items upgrades can be used to boost the performance of your gear and ship without the need to upgrade them. Upgrades aren't cheap, but they can be an effective method to boost your stats and not have to spend so much time in battle. It's crucial to know the cost and benefits prior to investing your time or money.
Each upgrade boosts the stats of the item by in a specific amount, and gives the chance to obtain a bonus substat. upgrade item may be anything from a minor boost to a much larger boost. Focus on the items that work best in the slots first. They will give you a 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 progress and expected completion time. In some instances, you may be able to speed up the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover certain or all upgrade components from an item by using a special high-tier salvage kit sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This does not apply to legendary equipment or upgrades that can be retrieved using an upgrade extractor or reclaiming with the corresponding Karma dealer.
Rewards
The upgrading of items provides players with money and a variety of items. Each upgrade also has a chance to award an unspecified stat bonus. The value of the bonus is different for every upgrade, and is typically more expensive for rarer items. The players can perform a Great Vault search to see whether an item can be upgraded prior to purchasing tickets. The search can assist in determining whether the item is in a certain level and if the player could benefit from a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade, the item will slowly move closer to the next level, but not always reach its full upgrade bar. This process consumes Growthstones and Sollant, but there is an opportunity to achieve a fully upgraded item with just one cycle of growth. The higher the level an item is upgraded to, the greater its boosted stats value and the more items it can upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be inserted into trinkets, armor, and weapons to earn an attribute bonus, or a special effect, when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components come with cosmetic effects. Players can purchase upgrade components by crafting, buying from vendors, or at the Trading Post, looting, or as a reward. Players can also find upgraded items using an upgrade extractor or salvaging with a high tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on tools for gathering can be freely swapped.
A player can turn an item into a different upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button an arrow for reroll. This will change the layout and allow players to select up to six items for "recycling". The item will be replaced with one of the level 1 items. Rerolled items won't retain their status or the amount of resources needed to upgrade them.
An item's maximum upgrade level is determined by its tier and quality. Common 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 its base statistics. This means that they won't grow further after a certain level.