World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrade allows players to increase the level of armor and weapons that can be equipped. This increases the stats and may also include buffs or rerolls an attach.
It is important to remember that even though you can upgrade magic and other common equipment, it's generally not worth the effort. Rare and unique gear will quickly outclass modernized magic and common equipment.
Cost
When a player upgrades an item, they have to spend Gold to do so. The cost of upgrading an item is contingent on its current level and upgrade type selected. For instance upgrading a weapon is typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, as weapons have lower level requirements. The amount of Gold required increases when the item is upgraded to a higher level.
Upgraded items also come with upgraded stats that will improve its performance in a variety of ways. This could include increasing the power of its attack and critical strike chance or damage per second. Additionally an upgraded item might be able to provide extra bonuses to its equipped unit. These upgrades can be used to boost the overall power of a group or a single unit, and could significantly impact the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded at any NPC that is an upgrader in the game. Typically these NPCs are found in capital cities or major questing locations. You can also find item-upgraders by visiting dungeons that have high-level bosses and talking 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 however, instead of using the currency that is appropriate, 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 cost can be prohibitive for those who don't have the funds, or are unwilling to grind.
The game allows you to roll a new item by using a specific tool from the items menu. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item with an equivalent version at level 1 with a different set of bonus effects. This is useful for obtaining better scores on items that have already been upgraded, but it can also be a waste of money.
Requirements
Upgrading is the procedure of increasing the level of items that can be equipped such as trinkets, weapons and armor. This can increase their effectiveness which makes them more powerful in combat. Players can upgrade gear by spending the appropriate currency at an NPC that sells upgraders for items. Players should be aware the fact that certain upgrades require special requirements.
Initial upgrades only boost the effectiveness of the item's base level. Later upgrades give significant enhancements. For instance, upgrading a weapon from three to level six will boost the weapon's damage by two levels. In addition, the upgraded item will receive bonus stats, which is based on the tier it's in. The bonus is a combination of a guaranteed additional substat as well as a random stat that will change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item which has been upgraded. The new item comes with different set of extra bonuses, and is of a lower level of the item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to know that the item rerolled won't be able to keep its original strength or have any of its wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item that was upgraded was Epic, Rare or Unique. Exceptional items can also be rerolled, however the original stats are replaced with an uncapped bonus. This means that rerolling a Rare item will result in a Normal version of the same type, while rerolling an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same kind.
A newly upgraded item could have extra modifiers, which could further boost its stats and improve its performance. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade cost. They can be obtained 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 a piece equipment, you must visit the NPC [Armorto upgrade a piece of equipment, visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko located in Central Flarine. Based on the type of item, you'll require one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants and Dice 12 can be obtained from Bosses). You will also need various quantities of Minerals and Erons.
Time
Items upgrades can be used to increase the power of your equipment and ship without the need to level them. While it's not cheap, it can be an excellent way to increase your stats without having spend a lot of time in battle. It's crucial to be aware of the costs and benefits of upgrades to your item before you invest your money or effort.
Each upgrade boosts the item's base stat a certain amount and gives a chance to get an additional substat. The extra substat is a random and could range from a slight increase in one statistic to a much greater increase in another. Concentrate on the things that are best in slots first. They will bring greater return for your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and choose a weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will then show the progress and anticipated completion time. In certain situations, you might be able to speed up the upgrade process by applying a Glyph.
It is also possible to salvage any or all of the upgrade components from an item using a specific high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This is not applicable to legendary equipment or upgrades that can be recovered using an upgrade extractor or making a claim with the appropriate Karma merchant.
Rewards
The upgrade of items rewards players with a variety of items and currency. Each upgrade also has the chance to award a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus awarded differs for each upgrade, and it's 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 also determine if the item is of an appropriate tier and whether the player could benefit from a particular upgrade.
During the upgrade process an item will gradually grow closer to its next level, but won't always reach a fully upgraded bar. This process is based on Growthstones and Sollant but there's a chance of obtaining a fully upgraded item after just one cycle. The more levels an item is upgraded to, the higher its boosted stats value and the more items it can upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be slotted into weapons, armor, and trinkets to provide an attribute bonus or additional effect when the equipment is being used. Some upgrade components also come with cosmetic effects. Players can purchase upgrade components by crafting, purchasing from vendors or on the Trading Post, looting, or receiving as a reward. Players can also recover upgraded items using an Upgrade extractor or salvaging using a salvage of a higher tier kit. Glyphs that are placed on tools for gathering are able to be swapped.
A player can reroll an item into a different upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button with a reroll arrow. This alters the layout of the item's window, and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item will be replaced with an item of level 1. Rerolled items won't retain their status or the amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its tier and the quality. Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to levels up to nine, while common items can only be upgraded up to level six. The item upgrades are added to its base statistics. This means that they won't increase further after a certain level.