World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
Item upgrade allows players to raise the item level of weapons and armor that are equippable. This boosts the effectiveness of the gear, as well as sometimes adding buffs or rolling an affix again.
It is important to keep in mind that upgrading magic and common gear isn't always worth the cost. Rare and unique equipment will quickly surpass upgraded magic and common gear.
Cost
If a player wants to upgrade an item, they must pay Gold for the upgrade. The cost of upgrading an item is dependent on its current level and the type of upgrade selected. For instance, upgrading a weapon will typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, since weapons have lower requirements for level. The amount of Gold required for upgrading an item increases as the item is upgraded.
Upgraded items also come with improved stats that can improve its performance in a variety of ways. This could mean increasing the power of its attack 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 utilized for a variety of reasons for example, to increase the overall power of an individual or group unit. They also can have a major impact on the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any item upgrader NPC in the game. These NPCs can be found in major questing areas or capital cities. You can also find upgrades for items in dungeons that feature high-level bosses. You can also talk to NPCs in garrisons of your faction.
The item upgrade system in World of Warcraft provides players with the possibility of upgrading the levels of weapons, armor, and trinkets. This process is similar to the gear reforging process in Mists of Pandaria or Warlords of Draenor. However, instead of making use of currency, players will need to visit an upgrader for their item to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be costly, particularly when it concerns armor and weapons. Depending on the upgrade track 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.
The game lets you roll a new item by with a special tool in the menu of items. This option allows you to exchange the upgraded item for an equivalent level 1 version with an additional set of bonus effects. This is a great way to improve the roll of items that have already been upgraded. However, it can also be a waste.
Requirements
The process of upgrading equipmentable items like armor, weapons and trinkets is to increase the item level. This increases their effectiveness and makes them more effective in battle. Players can upgrade their gear by spending the appropriate currency at a NPC who sells upgrades for items. However, players should be aware that certain upgrades have special requirements.
The earliest upgrades only increase the stats of the item's base by one level, however later upgrades provide more significant enhancements. For example, upgrading a weapon from level three to level six will boost the weapon's damage by an additional two levels. A bonus stat will be added to the upgraded item based on the level. This bonus consists of a guaranteed additional substat and 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 version. The new item comes with different set of extra bonuses, as well as a lower level of the item. The rerolled item will have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the item rerolled does not keep its original strength or even a fraction of its resources.
Certain upgraded items can only be rerolled only if the original item was a Unique Epic, Rare or Rare. Extraordinary items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced by an uncapped bonus. Rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version of the same type, while the rerolling of 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 increase their stats. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade price. They can be purchased at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can also be earned by fulfilling specific missions in the game.
To upgrade a piece equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armor] Boboko located in Central Flarine. You will require Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 are dropped by monsters 21+, Giants and Bosses; Dice 12 is dropped by Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a factor.
Upgrades to items can be used to improve the stats of your equipment and ship without having to level them. Although upgrading isn't expensive, it is a good way to improve your stats without having spend as much time in combat. It's crucial to know the benefits and costs prior to investing your money or time.
Each upgrade increases the item's base stat a certain amount and gives a chance to get a bonus substat. The random substat could vary from a modest boost to a massive boost. Make sure to focus on the stats that are best in slots first. They will bring greater return for your investment.
You can check the time required to complete an upgrade by opening your inventory and selecting the weapon, ship, or accessory. The upgrade window will then display the progress and expected completion time. In certain situations, you might be able to speed up the upgrade process by using an Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage sell a top-quality salvage kit that allows you to salvage all or part of the upgrade components. This does not apply to legendary equipment or upgrades that can be retrieved using an Upgrade extractor or by reclaiming with the corresponding Karma dealer.
Rewards
Upgrades to items reward players with a range of items and currency. In addition, each upgrade has a chance to give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus value differs 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 will also reveal whether the item is the appropriate level and if the player could benefit from a specific upgrade.
During the process of upgrading an item will gradually grow closer to its next level but won't always reach a full upgrade bar. The process will consume Growthstones and Sollant however there is a ten percent chance to obtain an item that is fully upgraded in only one cycle of growth. The more levels an item attains, the higher its boosted stat value and the more items it can upgrade to.
Upgrade components can be inserted into weapons, armor and trinkets in order to gain an attribute bonus, or a special effect, when the equipment is worn. Certain upgrade components also have cosmetic effects. Upgrade components can be acquired by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting or receiving them as gifts. In addition players can retrieve upgraded items using an Upgrade Extractor or salvaging them with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are placed on tools for gathering are able to be swapped.
A player can reroll an item into another upgradeable item by selecting it and pressing the green button with an arrow that indicates reroll. This will change the layout of the item window and allow players to choose up to six items to "recycle". The item that is recycled will be exchanged with an item of level 1 of the same kind. Recycled items won't keep their level, nor the resources used to upgrade them.
The highest level of upgrade an item can achieve is determined by its tier and quality. Rare items can be upgraded to the maximum level of six, while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to level 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.