World of Warcraft - Item Upgrade
The feature of upgrading items allows players to increase the item level for weapons that can be equipped or armor. This boosts the stats of that equipment, in addition to sometimes adding buffs or the rerolling of an affix.
It is important to note that while you can upgrade your magic and common equipment, it's usually not worth it. Unique and rare equipment can quickly outperform modernized equipment and magic.
Cost
The player must spend gold to upgrade an item. The cost to upgrade an item is based on the item's current status and the type of upgrade. Upgrades to weapons are generally cheaper than upgrades to armor since weapons have less requirements. The amount of Gold required increases as an item is upgraded.
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. A upgraded item can also give additional bonuses to the unit it is equipped with. These upgrades can be utilized for a number of reasons such as to increase the overall strength of a group or individual unit. They also can affect the overall the gameplay.
Any NPC that upgrades items can be located in the game. Typically these NPCs are found in capital cities or major questing locations. You can also find item-upgraders by visiting dungeons with high-level bosses, and speaking to NPCs in the garrisons of your faction.
The upgrade system for 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 that of gear reforging in Mists of Pandaria and Warlords of Draenor however, instead of using the currency appropriate to the task, players must visit an NPC to upgrade their items to complete the process.
Upgrades to items can be costly, especially when it is related to armor and weapons. Depending on which upgrade track you choose, each item upgrade can cost Crests or Valorstones. The total costs can be prohibitive for players who do not have the funds or aren't willing to grind them.
Fortunately the game lets players roll an upgraded item using an additional tool available in the menu of items. This option lets you exchange the upgraded item with the level 1 version with an additional set of bonus effects. This can help you get better scores on items that are already upgraded, but it can also be a waste of time and resources.
Requirements
The process of upgrading items that are equippable like armor, weapons and trinkets is to increase the level of the item. This can increase their power, making them more powerful in battle. Players can upgrade their equipment by spending the appropriate amount of currency at an upgrader. However, players 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 increases. For example, upgrading a weapon from level three to level six will increase the weapon's damage by plus two levels. Additionally, the upgraded item will receive an additional stat that is based on the tier it's in. This bonus is a mix of a guaranteed substat as well as an undetermined stat, which will vary from upgrade to upgrade.
A player can reroll an upgraded item by using a Reroll Token to exchange the upgrade for a brand new one. The new item comes with distinct set of bonuses, and a lower level for the item. The rerolled item will also have different requirements for strength and dexterity. It is important to remember that the rerolled item will not retain its level or have any wasted resources.
Rerolling some upgraded items is only possible if the item was upgraded was an Epic Rare, Rare, or Unique. Exceptional items can also be rerolled but the original stats are replaced by a flat-rate bonus. Rerolling upgrade item or Epic item will result in an ordinary version, while rerolling the Epic version will result in an elite version.
A newly upgraded item could include additional modifiers that could further boost its stats and improve its performance. These additional modifiers are not included in the upgrade cost. They can be acquired through doing quests, purchasing them at the Trading Post or from other players. Alternatively, they can be earned by completing specific missions in the game.
To upgrade a piece equipment, visit the NPC [Armoror Boboko located in Central Flarine. You will need Power Dices depending on the item. (Dice 6 can be 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
Item upgrades are a way to boost your gear and ship stats without having to upgrade them. They're not cheap, but they are a good way to increase your stats and not have to spend so much time fighting. However, it's important to understand the benefits and costs of upgrading your items prior to investing money or time.
Each upgrade boosts the item's base stat a certain amount and gives the chance to obtain a bonus substat. The random substat could be anything from a minor boost to a much larger boost. It is recommended to concentrate on the top-performing items in your slot first, since they will yield a higher return on your investment.
You can view the amount of time needed to complete an upgrade when you open your inventory and choose an item such as a ship, weapon or other accessory. The upgrade window will show the progress and expected completion time. In some cases you may be able speed the process of upgrading by using a Glyph.
It is also possible to retrieve some or all upgrade components from an item by using a high-end salvage kit that is sold by Black Lion Salvage and Ascended Salvage. This does not apply to legendary equipment or upgrades that can only be recovered using an upgrade extractor or returning the item to the Karma merchant.
Rewards
Upgrades to items reward players with a range of items and currencies. In addition, every upgrade is able to grant a random extra stat bonus. The amount of bonus varies between upgrades, and is usually higher for rare items. The players can perform a Great Vault search to see whether an item is upgradeable prior to spending tickets. The search can also determine whether the item is a certain tier and if the player could benefit from an upgrade.
During the process of upgrading the item will gradually increase to its next level but won't always reach a fully upgraded bar. This process uses Growthstones and Sollant and Sollant, but there's an opportunity to obtain an upgraded item in just one cycle of growth. The more levels an item attains, the greater its stat boost and the more items it is able to upgrade into.
Upgrade components can be added to weapons, armor and trinkets to earn an attribute bonus or a special effect, while the equipment is being worn. Some 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 recover upgraded items by using an Upgrade Extractor, or salvaging them with a high-tier salvage kit. Glyphs that are placed on gathering tools can be swapped freely.
A player can turn 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 choose up to six items to "recycle". The item will be replaced with one of the level 1 items. Recycled items don't keep their level or the amount of resources used to upgrade them.
The maximum level of upgrade for an item is determined by its tier and quality. Rare and Epic items are able to be upgraded to levels up to nine, whereas common items can only be upgraded to level six. The upgrades to items are added to the base stats of the item. This means that they won't grow in the future after a certain level.