World of Warcraft - Item Upgrading
The upgrade option lets players boost the gear rating of an item by up 700 points and also give it a bonus. Items can be upgraded by keeping them in inventory before heading to the kiln.
Certain items are worth upgrading because of their unique stats. (For example, a perfectly roll breakpoint armor is used in melee PvP). Other items like weapons don't change much after an upgrade, and aren't worth the cost.
Weapons
Upgrades to weapons can improve their numerical stats, like attack damage, crit chance and PvE/PvP damage. Weapons also have a flat bonus that increases the damage they deal per second. A lot of weapons also have a fixed bonus that is activated when three or more identical weapons are equipped in a group. In some instances, this bonus can add up to more than the amount of damage a weapon can sustain by itself.
item upgrade of upgrading a weapon varies on its rarity and current level. For instance, a +2 weapon will require two regular Smithing Stones to upgrade while an upgrade of +3 requires four. The number of stones needed to upgrade a weapon will increase until it needs more Smithing Stones. At that point, it will reset back to one.
Upgrading weapons will also reroll their base stats. While this is usually a good thing, it can have some negative consequences as well. Upgrades can render items impossible to use, unless you are extremely lucky.
It is possible to upgrade armor items to increase their effectiveness. This can boost the defense base of a chest or helm while belts and gloves can boost their strength and agility. Armor also has a reroll option for its Enhanced Defense%, meaning that it can sometimes roll back to a lower number.
The upgrade template for a weapon displays the new stats it will get when upgraded, along with their relative values. This means that an upgrade from a sword with 8 damage to an 11 attack-damage sword will result in a weapon receiving an attack damage of 3. However, the 3% doesn't mean that it will hit 3 times less often because it's an absolute number.
Rerolling a weapon is possible by pressing the green button on the item menu with the arrows that circle. This will roll the item and change its stats, but it won't reset the weapon's level or bind to account status.
Armor
Adding a few upgrades to your armor could make a huge differences in your ability to survive. Certain sets can provide MASSIVE increases in resistance to curses, poisons and fire as well as magic. This can make it easier to traverse difficult terrains. In general, the greater defense you have for your character, the greater health you can get from each point. Therefore, it's a good idea to upgrade your armor.
You can upgrade your armor by visiting one of the Great Fairy Fountains. There are four of them, and each requires you to complete a specific side quest that involves the Stable Trotters musical troupe. Once you've completed the primary side quest and have completed the fountain that corresponds, you can then contact any Great Fairy to open up the armor upgrading menu.
Each piece of armor can be upgraded up to three levels and the amount of materials and Rupees required to complete each level will differ. In general, you're looking at anywhere between three Red Chuchu Jellies and 10 Rupees for the initial upgrade, then anywhere between five Rubies and 10 Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns for each subsequent upgrade. The Champion Leathers, as an example, can be upgraded to a 5 defense rating, which will allow you to stay ahead in cold environments with a lot of foes. The Snowquill Headdress, on the other is able to be upgraded as high as +20 defense, which means you can survive a raid with friends.
You can't upgrade armor like 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's also a good idea to save your armor upgrades for the armor you'll still be wearing at the end of the game, like the Ring of Lightning and Spectral Shield or the helmet you'll wear for the final boss battle as well as the Monter Parts merchant's mask.
By giving the jeweler 10 Twinkling Titanite in Gerudo Town, you can unlock some perks on your armor. Generally, you'll want to keep these upgrades for the weapon you'll use to beat the game, such as the Longsword, Battleaxe or Warhammer however, it could be useful to have some upgrades to your helmets and chest armor that permit you to sneak past certain monsters.
Potions
Potions are liquids that when consumed by a player, provide the player with a temporary effect for a short period of time. There are five types of potions, each with different effects and durations. Some potions can be upgraded, enhancing the effectiveness of their effects. Additionally, the effects of some potions can be enhanced by adding glowstone dust or redstone to the potions.
Potion upgrades cost a certain amount of XP. This can be earned by crafting them on a crafting table or in the chest of the Alchemist. 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. Then, select "Upgrade" from the menu. This opens an GUI where you can choose the potions you wish to upgrade and the amount of XP they'll produce when upgraded. Upgrades to potions can be made in batches of up to five at a time, and the XP that they generate will be added to your current XP total.
Once a potion is upgraded, it will not degrade unless you make use of it again or break the bottle in the container it is stored. You can also change the name of the potion by clicking on it in your inventory.
Version 1.7.2 introduced a few modifications to the way potions are used. Splash potions for instance are now available with a time of that is 0:08 instead of 22.5 seconds that are displayed on the hover display of the item. The table of potion now made of four Wood Planks, and two Glass. It is now able to be utilized in both Survival and Bedrock. In contrast to the Java Edition, Bedrock edition potions are not able to be mixed in cauldrons. This is the same for using a potion in an empty cauldron. This will draw out the potion and refill the bottle.
Finally, there are lingering potions, which are made using splash and dragon breath potions. Similarly, a lingering potions can be enhanced by adding redstone to it. The potion table is rearranged to look more like the Java Edition. New potions have also been added, such as the potion of leaping as well as decomposition.
Trinkets
A trinket can be described as a small and cheap ornament or piece of jewelry. It could also be an object or ornament that serves a purpose, but isn't important such as a Thimble. In certain cultures, a trinket can be used to express affection or friendship 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 currency. As with other upgrades to items trinkets are able to be swapped out at will without losing their status.
Upgrade vendors are located at the capitals of every zone and in some cases in dungeons. Upgrades for trinkets can be purchased with gold, tokens, or fragments from trinkets that are rare.
Upgrades are a cheaper 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 level as the old trinket, however, it will also come with an additional bonus of 1% upgrade.
Trinkets can be upgraded once the old ones are no longer useful which allows a player to boost their power and value over time. They can also be traded between players which makes them an extremely popular alternative to gold.
In general players should upgrade their top-priority items first. This usually refers to the most valuable-in-slot items for their class, followed by their secondary items and finally, other gear items that they won't replace in the near future (for example rings or cloaks). Players should also consider their class's preferred stats when choosing the items to upgrade. For example when Haste and Crit are the two most important stats for a tank it is recommended that they upgrade their chest, helm shoulders, belt, and helm.
Trinkets can be upgraded to a higher level once they are no longer useful, and the new trinket can be upgraded to have an additional upgrade bonus of 1. Re-upgrading will destroy the trinket unless it can be saved using the help of a Black Lion Salvage Kit, or a higher tier salvage tool. This makes upgrading trinkets more expensive than other upgrades, but is still cheaper than buying a new one.