World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The feature of upgrading items allows players to increase the level of equippable weapons or armor. This improves the stats of that gear, as well as sometimes adding buffs or rerolling an affix.
It is important to keep in mind that although you can upgrade magic and other common equipment, it is generally not worth the effort. Unique and rare equipment can quickly outperform the standard equipment and upgraded magic.
Cost
If a player wants to upgrade an item, they have to pay Gold for the upgrade. The cost of upgrading an item is based on the item's current status and the type of upgrade. For item upgrading upgrading a weapon will typically be cheaper than upgrading armor, as weapons have lower level requirements. The amount of Gold needed increases as an item is upgraded.
The upgraded items will also have improved stats that can improve its performance in various ways. This can include boosting its attack strength or critical strike chance. In addition an upgraded item could be able to offer additional buffs for its equipped unit. These upgrades can be used to boost a variety of purposes such as to increase the overall power of a group or individual unit. They can also affect the overall the gameplay.
Items can be upgraded by any NPC that is an upgrader in the game. In general NPCs can be found in capital cities or major questing spots. 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 weapons, armor and trinkets. This process is very similar to the process used for gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however, instead of using the appropriate currency players must visit an NPC for upgrading items to complete the process.
Upgrades can be costly especially for weapons and armor. Depending on the upgrade track each step up in item level can cost many Valorstones and crests. The total costs can be prohibitive for players who don't have the funds or are unable to grind them.
Fortunately the game allows players to reroll an upgraded item with an exclusive tool within the menu of items. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item for an equivalent version at level 1 that has a different set of bonus effects. This is useful to get better rolls on items that are already upgraded. However, it can be a waste of time.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable like armor, weapons and trinkets is to raise the level of the item. This improves 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, players must be aware that certain upgrades require special requirements.
The first upgrades increase the stats of the base item by one level, however later upgrades offer more substantial enhancements. Upgrades from levels 3 to 6 will increase the weapon's damage plus two levels. A bonus stat will be added to the upgraded item based on its level. The bonus is a combination of a guaranteed extra 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 has a different set of extra bonuses, as well as a lower level of the item. The rerolled item is also likely to have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the rerolled item will not have its original level or any of its wasted resource.
Some upgraded items can only be rerolled if the initial item was Unique, Rare or Epic. Some exceptional items are also eligible for rerolling, but their original stats will be replaced with an uninvolved bonus. This means that rerolling an item that is Rare item will result in a Normal version the same kind, while rerolling an Epic item will result in an Elite version of the same type.
An upgraded item may also have extra modifiers, which could further boost its stats and enhance its performance. These additional modifiers do not come with the upgrade price. You can purchase them at the Trading Post, or through other players. They can be earned through fulfilling specific missions in the game.
To upgrade a piece of equipment, you need to visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. Based on the kind of item, you'll require one or more Power Dices (Dice 6 is droppable from monsters 21+ and Giants; Dice 12 is available from Bosses). You will also require different amounts of Minerals, Erons and Giants.
Time is a factor.
Items upgrades can be used to improve the power of your gear and ship without having to level them. While it's not inexpensive, it's an effective way to boost your performance without having to spend a lot of time in combat. It's crucial to know the benefits and costs of item upgrades prior to investing time or money.
Each upgrade increases the stats of the item's base by a certain amount and gives the chance to obtain an additional substat. The extra substat is random and could range from a small increase in one stat to a larger increase in another. Make sure to focus on the stats that perform best in slots first. They will give you a higher returns for your money.
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 then show the progress and anticipated completion time. In some cases you may be able speed up the upgrade process by using a Glyph.
Black Lion Salvage or Ascended Salvage sell a high-level salvage kit that permits you to recover all or part of the upgrade components. This is not the case for legendary equipment or upgrades that can be recovered with an Upgrade extractor or by reclaiming with the corresponding Karma dealer.
Take advantage of the benefits
The upgrade of items rewards players with a variety of items and currencies. In addition, every upgrade has a chance to give a random stat bonus. The amount of bonus differs between upgrades and is typically higher for rare items. The Great Vault can be searched by players to determine whether an item is upgradeable. The search can also help determine whether the item is of the appropriate level and if the player could benefit from a particular upgrade.
During the process of upgrading the item will gradually grow closer to its next level but it's not always able to reach a full upgrade bar. The process will consume Growthstones and Sollant and Sollant, but there's a ten percent chance to obtain an item that is fully upgraded in just one cycle of growth. The higher the level an item is upgraded, the higher its stat value will be and the more items can be upgraded.
Upgrade components can be slotted into weapons, armor, and trinkets to give an attribute bonus or extra effect while the equipment is in use. Some upgrade components also come with cosmetic effects. Players can acquire upgrade items by crafting, buying from vendors or the Trading Post, looting, or obtaining a reward. Players can also recover upgraded items using an Upgrade extractor or salvaging with a high tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are placed on gathering tools can be swapped freely.
By selecting the item and pressing the green button, which has an arrow that rerolls players can reroll it to create an upgradeable item. 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 by an item of level 1. Recycled items will not keep their level, nor the resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by the item's tier as well as its quality. Uncommon items can be upgraded to the maximum level of six while Rare and Epic items can be upgraded to level nine. Item upgrades are added to the item's base statistics and do not increase after a certain point.