World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The item upgrade feature allows players to increase the level for weapons that can be equipped or armor. This boosts the stats of the item and sometimes adds buffs or rerolls to an affix.
It is important to keep in mind that upgrading magic and common gear isn't always worth the cost. Rare and unique gear will quickly outclass upgraded magic and common gear.
Cost
When a player decides to upgrade an item, they must spend Gold to upgrade the item. item upgrading of upgrading an item is dependent 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.
A newly upgraded item will also have increased stats, which can improve its performance in various ways. This includes increasing the power of its attack and critical strike chance or damage per second. A upgraded item can also add additional benefits to the unit it's equipped with. These upgrades can be utilized for a number of reasons, including to boost the overall strength of an individual or group unit. They also can be a significant influence on gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC who is an upgrader in the game. In general, these NPCs are located in major cities or questing areas. Players can also locate item upgraders when they visit dungeons with high-level bosses and by chatting with NPCs in their garrisons for their faction.
The upgrade system for items in World of Warcraft provides players with the ability to upgrade the levels of armor, weapons, and trinkets. This procedure is similar to the gear reforging process in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However instead of using currency, players need to visit an item upgrader to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be costly, especially when it concerns armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path you select, each item level increase can cost Valorstones or Crests. The costs can be prohibitive for those who don't have the resources, or are unwilling to grind.
Fortunately the game lets players play a reroll of an upgraded item by using an additional tool available in the items menu. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item for an equivalent version at level 1 which comes with an additional set of bonus effects. This can be useful to get better scores on items that have been upgraded, but can be a waste of time and resources.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable like armor, weapons and trinkets is to raise the item level. This improves their effectiveness and makes them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade gear by paying the appropriate currency at an item upgrader NPC. However, players must be aware that some upgrades require special requirements.
The initial upgrades only boost the stats of the base item by one level, but later upgrades provide more significant boosts. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will increase the weapon's damage by two levels. Additionally the upgraded item will get a bonus stat, which is based on its tier. This bonus is a combination of a guarantee extra substat and a random statistic that will vary in value from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item that has been upgraded. The new item will come with an additional set of bonuses, as well as an lower base level. The rerolled item also has different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to know that the item rerolled will not retain its level or use any wasted resources.
Some upgraded items can only be rerolled only if the original item was Unique, Rare or Epic. Extraordinary items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced with an uncapped bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version the same type, while the rerolling of an Epic item will result in an elite version of the same type.
A newly upgraded item could include additional modifiers that can increase the stats of the item and improve its performance. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade price. You can purchase them at the Trading Post, or through other players. Additionally, they can be earned through completing certain tasks in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment, you must visit the NPC [Armorto upgrade a piece of equipment, visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko located in Central Flarine. Depending on the kind of item, you'll need one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable 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.
Upgrades to items can be used to increase the stats of your equipment and ship without the need to level them. Upgrades aren't cheap but they are a good way to boost your stats without having to spend a lot of time fighting. It's important to know the cost and benefits prior to making the investment of time or money.
Each upgrade increases an item's base stat by a certain amount, and also gives a chance to gain a bonus substat increase. The random substat could be anything from a minor increase to a significant boost. It's best to focus on the top-performing items in your slot first, since they will provide a greater return for your investment.
You can view the time required to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship or accessory. The upgrade window will show the estimated completion time and the progress. In certain situations, you might be able to speed the process of upgrading by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover 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. However, this doesn't include legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered using an Upgrade Extractor or by recovering them through the appropriate merchant of karma.
Take advantage of the benefits
Item upgrading rewards players with a number of items and currency. Each upgrade also has the chance to grant a random stat bonus. The value of the bonus differs for each upgrade, and is usually higher for items that are rarer. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine if an item is upgradeable. The search can also determine whether the item is of the appropriate level and if the player would benefit from an upgrade.
In the process of upgrading an item will gradually grow closer to its next level but won't always reach a fully upgraded bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant however there is the chance to achieve an item that is fully upgraded in only one cycle of growth. The higher the level an item gains, the higher its stat value will be, and the more items can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be added to weapons, armor and trinkets in order to gain an attribute bonus or a special effect, while the equipment is being worn. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Players can acquire upgrade components by crafting, purchasing from vendors or the Trading Post, looting, or as a reward. Players can also retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor or salvaging using a salvage of a higher tier kit. Glyphs, which are stored in gathering tools are able to be swapped without any restrictions.
The player can transform an item into another upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button a reroll arrow. This will change the layout of the item window and allow players to select up to six items to "recycle". The item will be replaced with one of the level 1 items. Recycled items will not keep their level or the amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its quality and tier. Rare and Epic items are able to be upgraded to levels of nine, while common items can only be upgraded up to level six. Upgrades to items are added to the item's base statistics and will no longer increase after a certain amount.