World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The upgrade feature for items allows players to increase the level for equippable weapons or armor. This increases the stats and sometimes adds buffs or rerolls on an attach.
It is crucial to remember that upgrading your magic and common gear isn't always worth the cost. Rare and exclusive gear will quickly outclass the standard gear and upgraded magic.
Cost
The player has to spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item depends on the item's current level and the type of upgrade. For example upgrading a weapon is typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, as weapons have lower requirements for level. The amount of Gold needed increases as an item is upgraded.
An upgraded item will also have increased stats, which could boost its performance in a variety of ways. This could include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. Additionally an upgraded item could be able to provide extra bonuses to its equipped unit. These upgrades can be used to increase the overall power of a group or unit, and can be a major influence on the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC who is an upgrader in the game. In general these NPCs are found in major cities or questing locations. You can also find upgraders of items by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses, and speaking to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The World of Warcraft item upgrade system lets players increase the level of armor, weapons and trinkets. The process is similar to that of 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.
Upgrades to items can be costly, particularly when it concerns armor and weapons. Based on the upgrade path each step in the level of an item can cost several Valorstones and crests. The cost can be prohibitive for those who do not have the funds or are unwilling to grind.
Fortunately the game lets players play a reroll of an upgraded item by using an exclusive tool within the items menu. This option exchanges the upgraded item with a level 1 version of it with a different set of bonus effects. This is useful to improve the roll of items which are already upgraded. However, it can be a waste of time.
Requirements
Upgrading is the process of increasing the level of the items that are equippable, such as trinkets, weapons and armor. This boosts their stats and can make them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by paying the appropriate currency at an item upgrader NPC. However, they should be aware that some upgrades have specific requirements.
The initial upgrades only boost the base item's stats by one level, however later upgrades provide more significant boosts. Upgrades from level 3 to 6 will boost the weapon's damage by two levels. In addition, the upgraded item will receive an additional stat that is based on its tier. This bonus consists of a guaranteed extra substat as well as a random stat that can change in value from upgrade to upgrade.
Reroll Tokens can be used to reroll an item that has been upgraded. The new item will have an additional set of bonuses, as well as an lower base level. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for dexterity and strength. It is important to note that the item rerolled does not keep its original strength or any of its wasted resources.
Rerolling upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was Epic Rare, Rare or Unique. Exceptional items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced with an uncapped bonus. Rerolling a Rare item will result in a Normal version the same type, while rolling an Epic item will result in an Elite version of the same type.
Upgraded items can come with additional adjustments that can boost their performance and boost their stats. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade cost. You can buy them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by completing specific tasks in the game.
To upgrade an item of equipment it is necessary to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko in Central Flarine. You will require Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 is dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 can be found from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time
Upgrades to items can be used to increase the power of your gear and ship without the need to level them. While it's not expensive, it is an effective way to boost your performance without having to spend a lot of time in battle. However, it's important to know the benefits and costs of item upgrades prior to investing money or time.
Each upgrade boosts the stats of an item by a certain amount, and also offers a chance to gain a bonus substat increase. The random substat could range from a small boost to a massive boost. Focus on the items that work best in the slot first. They will give you a greater return for your investment.
You can check the time it takes to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting an item such as a ship, weapon or accessory. The upgrade window will show the progress and anticipated completion time. In certain cases you might be capable of speeding the process by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to recover certain or all upgrade components from an item by using a specific high-end salvage kit, which is offered by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This is not the case for legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered using an Upgrade extractor or by returning the item to the Karma retailer.
Rewards
Item upgrading rewards players with a range of items and currency. In addition, every upgrade has a chance to give a random stat bonus. The value of the bonus is different for each upgrade, and is generally higher for rarer items. The players can perform the Great Vault search to see whether an item can be upgraded prior to spending tickets. The search can assist in determining whether the item is of a particular tier and whether the player will benefit from upgrading to a specific upgrade.
During the upgrade, an item will slowly grow closer to the next level but not always reach its full upgrade bar. The process will consume Growthstones and Sollant, but there is a ten percent chance to obtain an upgraded item in just one cycle of growth. The higher the level an item is upgraded the more stat value will be, and the more items that can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be added to trinkets, weapons, or armor to earn an attribute bonus or a special effect, when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Upgrade components can be obtained through crafting, purchasing from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving them as gifts. Players can also retrieve upgraded items by using an Upgrade extractor, or salvage with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are positioned on gathering tools can be swapped freely.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button that has an arrow for rerolling, a player can reroll it into another upgradeable item. This will alter the layout and allow players to choose up to six items for "recycling". The item that is recycled will be exchanged for an item at level 1 similar to it. Rerolled items will not retain their level, or the resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum upgrade level of an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Rare and Epic items can be upgraded up to level nine, whereas common items can only be upgraded to level six. The upgrades to items are added to its base statistics. This means that they won't grow in the future after a certain level.