World of Warcraft - Item Upgrading

The item upgrade lets players boost an item upgrades's gear rating up 700 points and also give it a bonus. Items can be upgraded by keeping them in inventory and heading to the kiln.

Certain items can be upgraded to benefit from their unique stats (like a perfectly rolled breakpoint armour used in melee PvP) while other items, such as weapons don't change much post upgrade, so they aren't worth upgrading.

Weapons

Upgrades to weapons can improve their numerical stats, like attack damage, crit chance, and PvE/PvP damage. They also have an unchanging bonus that increases the damage they deal per second. Additionally there are many weapons with an added bonus that is activated when three or more of the same weapon are present on a single unit. This bonus may exceed the damage that an upgrade alone can cause.

The cost of upgrading a weapon is contingent on its rarity and current level. For instance an item upgrader with a rating of +2 will require two regular Smithing Stones to upgrade while an upgrade of +3 requires four. The number of stones required to upgrade the gun will increase until it requires more Smithing Stones. At that point, it will reset back to one.

Upgrading weapons will also reroll their base stats. This is usually a good thing, but it can also have negative effects. In the case of items that are only used in a certain build (Whistant's shield for FB sorcs for instance), upgrading them may make them unusable unless you get a fortunate roll.

It is possible to upgrade armor items to increase their stats. This can increase the defense of a helm or chest while belts and gloves can boost their strength and agility. Armor also offers the option of rerolling its Enhanced Defense%, meaning that it can sometimes change its roll to a lower value.

The upgrade template of a weapon will display the new stats it will gain after upgrading, along with the relative value of those stats. This means that an upgrade from an 8 attack-damage sword to an 11-attack-damage sword would result in a weapon gaining 3% of attack damage. However the 3% does not mean that it will strike 3 times less often as it is an absolute number.

A weapon can be rerolled by pressing the green button that has circular arrows within the item menu. The item will be rerolled and change its stats, however, it will not reset the weapon's level nor tie it to the account status.

Armor

Making a few improvements to your armor can make an enormous difference in your ability to endure. Certain sets can offer MASSIVE increases in poison or curse, fire or magic resistance, which makes traversing tough areas a breeze. In general, the more defense you have for your character, the greater health you will receive from each point. Therefore, it's a good idea to upgrade your armor.

To upgrade your armor, go to one of the Great Fairy Fountains in the game. There are four Great Fairy Fountains within the game, and to unlock each fountain, you have to complete a side quest that involves the Stable Trotters. Once you've done the main side quest and completed the corresponding fountain and then you can contact any Great Fairy to open up the armor upgrade menu.

The amount of material needed to upgrade each piece of armor is different. It is possible to use anything between three Red Chuchu jelly and 10 Rupees to upgrade the first armor piece, and between five Rubies or 10 Fire-Breath Horns to upgrade the next one. For example the Champion Leathers could be upgraded to +5 defense, allowing you to keep pace with a large group of adversaries in most cold conditions, and the Snowquill Headdress can be upgraded up to +20 defense, providing you enough protection to survive the full-on assault with a handful of friends.

You can't upgrade your armor the same as weapons. If you're playing as a Warrior then you should concentrate on upgrading your armor for physical power or the power of spells. It is also recommended to save your armor upgrades to upgrade the armor you'll still wear by the end of the story, such as the Ring of Lightning, Spectral Shield or the mask you wear in the final boss fight The Monter Parts Merchant Mask.

By giving the jeweler 10 Twinkling Titanite in Gerudo Town in Gerudo Town, you can gain some benefits to your armor. Generally, you'll want to save these upgrades for the weapon you'll be using to win the game such as the Longsword, Battleaxe or Warhammer however, it could be useful to have some improvements to the chest armor and helmets to allow you to stealth around some monsters.

Potions

Potions are bottled substances that, if consumed, give the player the illusion of status for a few minutes. There are five types of potions, each with different effects and durations. Some potions can be upgraded to improve their level of effectiveness. Additionally the effects of some potions can be enhanced by adding redstone or glowstone dust to them.

Upgrades to potion require a certain amount XP. This can be earned by making them on a crafting table or by placing them in the Alchemist chest. However, the cost of upgrading will vary based on the kind of potion you wish to upgrade, as well as on the item's Mark Level and rarity.

To upgrade a potion, right-click on it in your inventory and select the "Upgrade" option from the menu. This will open an GUI where you can select the potions you want to upgrade and the amount of XP they'll give you when upgraded. Upgrading potions can be done in batches of up to five at a time and the XP they provide will be added to your current XP count.

Once a potion is upgraded, it will not degrade until you re-use it, or break the bottle it is stored in. Clicking on the potion in your inventory will also allow you to rename it.

There were a few changes to potion mechanics in version 1.7.2. Splash potions, for instance have now a duration of 0:08 instead of the 22.5 seconds that are displayed on the item hover display. The potion table can now be constructed using four Wood Planks and two Glass. It is now able to be used in both Survival and Bedrock. Bedrock Edition potions aren't compatible with cauldrons, as is the case with Java Edition. Similarly, using a potion on a full cauldron drains the contents and replenishes the bottle.

In addition, there are lingering potions, which are made with splash and dragon breath potions. Similarly, a lingering potions effect can be extended by adding redstone to it. The table of potions has been rearranged to appear more like the Java Edition. New potions have also been added for instance, the potion of leaping as well as decomposition.

Trinkets

A trinket is a small and inexpensive ornament or piece of jewelry. It can also refer to an object or ornament that serves a purpose, but isn't essential, like a Thimble. In some cultures, a trinket is used to show affection or friendship between family members.

In addition to weapons, armor and potions, players are able to upgrade their trinkets. These can be upgraded by going to an upgrade vendor and paying the appropriate amount in currency. Unlike other item upgrades trinkets, trinkets can be exchanged at will without losing their status.

The upgrade vendors are found in major cities and in the capital of each zone, and in some instances in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets can be purchased with gold, tokens or fragments of rare trinkets.

Upgrades to trinkets are an economical alternative to buying a new one. A player can upgrade a trinket for just 12 tokens. The new trinket will feature the same base ilvl as the old one, and will come with an additional upgrade bonus of 1.

Trinkets can be upgraded when they are not needed, allowing a player to increase their power and value over time. They can be traded among players, making them an alternative to gold.

In general, players should upgrade their most important items first. This means that the best-in slot items for each class are upgraded first, followed by their secondary gear, and then other pieces of equipment they won't be replacing anytime soon (such as rings or cloaks). Players should also consider their class's preferred stats when choosing which items to upgrade. If Haste and Crit are two of the most important stats to a tank player then they should consider upgrading their helm, chest and shoulders.

Once they have become useless trinkets can be upgraded to a higher level. The new trinket comes with an additional bonus of 1. However, a re-upgrade is likely to ruin the previous trinket until it is saved using a Black Lion Salvage Kit or an alternative salvage tool that is higher-end. This means upgrading trinkets is more expensive than other upgrades, yet is still less expensive than buying a new one.