World of Warcraft - Item Upgrading
The upgrade option lets players increase an item's gear rating up 700 points and also give it a bonus. Items can be upgraded by having them in inventory before heading to the kiln.
Certain items can be upgraded for their unique stats (like perfect broken point armour that is rolled for melee PvP) while other items, such as weapons don't change much post upgrade, and therefore aren't worth upgrading.
Weapons
Upgrades to weapons can improve their numerical stats, such as attack damage, crit chance and PvE/PvP damage. Weapons have a flat-rate bonus that increases damage per second. Some weapons also have an unaffected bonus that is activated when three or more identical weapons are placed in a unit. In certain instances, this bonus could add up to more than the amount of damage that a weapon can sustain on its own.
The cost of upgrading a weapon's capabilities is contingent on the nature of the weapon as well as its current level. For instance, an upgrade to a +2 weapon requires two standard Smithing Stones while a+3 requires four. The number of stones required to upgrade the weapon will continue to rise until it requires the higher level of Smithing Stones, at which point it will reset to one.
Upgraded weapons can also alter their base stats. This is usually a good aspect, but it may also have negative effects. In the case of items that are only used in a particular build (Whistant's shield for FB sorcs for instance) upgrading them can render them unusable unless you get a fortunate roll.
Items of armor can also be upgraded to boost their effectiveness. For instance, if you have chests or helms, it will boost its base defense while gloves and belts enhance their required strength and dexterity. Armor has a rerolling option for its Enhanced Defense%. This means that it may reroll down to a lower value.
The upgrade template for a weapon will display the new stats it will get when upgraded, along with their respective values. This means that a change from a sword with 8 damage to an 11-attack-damage sword would result in a weapon receiving 3% of attack damage. The 3% difference does not mean that the weapon will strike three times less, since it is an absolute number.
Rerolling a weapon is also possible by pressing the green button within the item menu, using the arrows that circle. The item will be rerolled and alter its stats but not reset the weapon's levels or bind it to account status.
Armor
Making a few improvements to your armor can make huge differences in your ability to endure. Certain sets can offer MASSIVE boosts to poison or curse, fire, and magic resistance, making the journey through difficult terrain a breeze. In general, the greater defense you have for your character, the greater health you will gain from each point. Therefore, it's a good idea to upgrade your armor.
You can upgrade your armor by visiting any of the Great Fairy Fountains. There are four of them each of which requires you to complete a unique side quest that involves the Stable Trotters musical troupe. After you've completed the main quest, and the corresponding fountains, you can talk to any Great Fairy in order to unlock the menu for upgrading armor.
Each piece of armor can be upgraded up to three levels and the amount of material and Rupees required for each will vary. In general, you're looking at anything from three to ten Red Chuchu Jellies and ten Rupees for the first upgrade, and anywhere between five Rubies and 10 Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns for each subsequent upgrade. The Champion Leathers, for instance, can be upgraded to an increase of 5 defense rating, which allows you to keep up in cold environments with a large group of enemies. The Snowquill Headdress, on the other side, can be upgraded as high as +20 defense to ensure you can survive a raid with your friends.
You can't upgrade armor in the same way as weapons. If you're playing as a Warrior it is best to focus on upgrading your armor to increase physical strength or spell power. It is also recommended to save your armor upgrades to upgrade the armor that you will still be wearing at the end of the story, like the Ring of Lightning, Spectral Shield or the mask you'll wear in the final boss fight, the Monter Parts Merchant Mask.
By giving the jeweler 10 Twinkling Titanite in Gerudo Town and you will be able to gain some benefits to your armor. It is generally recommended to save these upgrades for the weapon you'll be using to beat the game. For example the Longsword or Battleaxe. It's nevertheless beneficial to have some upgrades for the armor on your chest and helmets to allow you to escape some monsters.
Potions
Potions are liquid substances that, when consumed, provide the user with the illusion of status for a few minutes. There are five kinds of potions, each having particular effects and durations. Some potions can be upgraded, increasing their effectiveness. You can also enhance the effects of certain potions by adding glowstone dust and redstone.
Upgrades to potion cost a certain amount of XP, which can be earned by crafting them on a crafting table or in an Alchemist's chest. The price of upgrades varies based on the type of potion as well as the item's Rarity and Mark Level.
To upgrade a potion, right-click it in your inventory. Select "Upgrade" from the menu. This will open an GUI that lets you select the potion you would like to upgrade and the amount of experience they will provide when upgraded. You can upgrade potions in batches of up to five at once, and their XP will be added to the total XP you currently have.
Once a poton is upgraded, it will not degrade until you make use of it again or break the bottle in the container it is stored. Clicking on the potion in your inventory will also allow you to change its name.
There were a few updates to potion mechanics in version 1.7.2. Splash potions, for instance have now a duration of that is 0:08 instead of 22.5 seconds that are displayed on the hover display of the item. The potion table can now be crafted with four Wood Planks and two Glass. This allows it to be utilized by players in Survival and Bedrock. Bedrock Edition potions aren't compatible with cauldrons, unlike Java Edition. Also, putting item upgrading on a full cauldron, it drains the potion and refills the bottle.
In addition, there are lingering potions that are brewed using splash and dragon breath potions. Similar to lingering potions, the' effect is extended by adding redstone to it. The potion table 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 tiny and affordable ornament or piece of jewelry. It could also be an object or ornament that has a purpose but is not important such as a Thimble. In certain cultures, a trinket is used to symbolize affection or friendship, specifically between family members.
In addition to armor, weapons, and potions, players can upgrade their trinkets. They can be upgraded by visiting an upgrade vendor and paying the appropriate amount in currency. As with other upgrades to items, trinkets can be traded out at any time without losing their status.
Upgrade vendors can be found at the capitals of each zone, and sometimes in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets are offered with gold, tokens or fragments of rare trinkets.
Upgrades are a cost-effective alternative to buying a brand new trinket. It can be done by players for as little as 12 tokens. The new trinket will have the same base ilvl as previous one, and will come with an additional 1% upgrade bonus.
Trinkets can be upgraded once they're no longer needed and allows players to increase their power and value over time. They can be traded among players, making them an alternative to gold.
Players must upgrade their most valuable items first. This means that the best-in slot items for each class are first upgraded before their secondary gear, and then other pieces of equipment that won't be replacing in the near future (such as an earring or a cloak). It is also important to consider your class's preferred stats when deciding the items to upgrade. For instance when Haste and Crit are the two most important stats for tankers, they should be focusing on upgrading their helm, chest shoulders, belt, and helm.
Trinkets are able to be upgraded to a higher ilvl after they no longer have value and the new trinket can be upgraded to have an additional 1% upgrade bonus. Re-upgrading will destroy the trinket unless it is salvaged with the help of a Black Lion Salvage Kit, or a higher tier salvage tool. This makes upgrading trinkets more expensive than other upgrades, however it is still cheaper than purchasing the new one.