World of Warcraft - Item Upgrading
Upgrades to items allow players to increase an item's gear score up to 700 and also add a final perk. Items can be upgraded by having them in inventory and heading to the kiln.
Certain items can be upp'd to benefit from their unique stats (like an ideally rolled breakpoint armour used in melee PvP) while others like weapons do not change significantly after an upgrade, and therefore aren't worth upgrading.
Weapons
Upgrades to weapons can improve their numerical stats, like attack damage, crit probability and PvE/PvP damage. Weapons come with a flat rate bonus that increases damage per second. In item upgrades come with an added bonus that is activated when three or more of the same weapon are equipped on a single unit. In certain instances, this bonus could amount to more than the amount of damage that a weapon upgrades by itself.
The cost of upgrading a weapon is based on the quality of the weapon and its current level. For example an item 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 weapon will continue to rise until it requires the higher level of Smithing Stones, at which the amount will be reset to one.
Upgrades to weapons also alter the stats of the base. While this is usually beneficial but it can also have negative consequences as well. For 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.
The ability to upgrade armor items to increase their performance. In the case of chests or helms it will boost its defense base while gloves and belts improve their required strength and dexterity. Armor also has the option of rerolling its Enhanced Defense%, meaning that it can sometimes roll back to a lower number.
The upgrade template for a weapon displays the new stats that it will get when upgraded and their relative values. This means that a change from a sword with 8 damage to an 11-attack-damage sword would result in a weapon gaining an attack damage of 3. However, the 3% doesn't mean that it will hit 3 times less often, since it is an absolute statistic.
A weapon can also be rerolled by pressing the green button with circular arrows within the item menu. This will roll an item and change its statistics, but it will not reset the weapon's levels, or connect it to an account's status.
Armor
A few tweaks to your armor can make a a huge difference in your ability to endure. Certain sets can provide MASSIVE increases in resistance to poison, curses, fire, and magic. This makes it easier to traverse difficult areas. Generally speaking, the more defense your character has, the more value you can get out of each point of health you have therefore it is important to improve your armor as much as possible.
You can upgrade your armor by visiting any of the Great Fairy Fountains. There are four Great Fairy Fountains in the game, and to unlock each one you must complete a side quest that involves the Stable Trotters. After you've completed the main quest and the associated fountains, you'll be able to talk to any Great Fairy in order to unlock the armor upgrade menu.
Each piece of armor can be upgraded to three levels and the amount of material and Rupees required to complete each will vary. It is possible to use anything from three Red Chuchu jellies and 10 Rupees to upgrade the initial armor piece, and between five Rubies or 10 Fire-Breath Lizalfos Horns to upgrade each subsequent one. For example the Champion Leathers can be upgraded to +5 defense, allowing you to keep up with a good-sized group of enemies in the majority of cold conditions, and the Snowquill Headdress can be upgraded all the way to +20 defense, providing you enough protection to survive the full-on assault with a few friends.
You can't upgrade your armor like weapons. If you're playing as a Warrior, you should focus on upgrading your armor to increase physical power or spell power. It's also worthwhile to save your armor upgrades to use for 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 and the Monter Parts Merchant's mask.
You can also unlock some perks for your armor by presenting the jeweler at Gerudo Town 10 Twinkling Titanite. In general, you should keep these upgrades for the weapon you'll be using to beat the game, such as the Longsword, Battleaxe or Warhammer However, it is useful to have some improvements to the chest armor and helmets that allow you to stealth around some monsters.
Potions
Potions are liquids that when consumed by the participant, produce a temporary effect for a short period of time. There are five different types of potions, each with a specific set of effects and durations. Some potions may be upgraded, increasing their level of effect. In addition, the effects of some potions can be enhanced by adding redstone or glowstone dust them.
Potion upgrades require a certain amount XP. This can be obtained through crafting them on a crafting table, or by storing them in the Alchemist chest. The cost of upgrading varies based on the type of potion and the item's rarity as well as Mark Level.
To upgrade a potion simply right-click on it in your inventory. Select "Upgrade" from the menu. This will open an GUI that allows you to select the potion you wish to upgrade, and the amount of experience they will provide when upgraded. The upgrade of potions can be completed in batches of up to five at a single time, and the XP that they generate will be added to your current XP total.
Once a potion has been upgraded, it won't degrade until you re-use it, or break the bottle it's stored in. Clicking on the potion in your inventory will also allow you to change the name of the potion.
There were a few changes to the mechanics of potion in version 1.7.2. For instance the splash potions now have the duration of 0:08 (this is not the same as the 22.5 seconds that are displayed on the item hover display). The table of potion can now be made using four Wood Planks and two Glass. It can now be utilized in both Survival and Bedrock. Contrary to Java Edition, Bedrock edition potions are not able to be mixed in cauldrons. The same is true for the use of a potion in an empty cauldron. This will deplete the potion, and refill the bottle.
In addition, there are lingering potions that are made with dragon breath and splash potions. Similarly, a lingering potions' effect is extended by adding redstone. The table of potions is laid out more in line with the Java Edition, and new potions were introduced, including the potion of leaping and the decomposition potion, and turtle master potions.
Trinkets
A trinket can be an ornament that is small and inexpensive or piece of jewelry. It could be a reference to an object or ornament that serves a function but is not particularly important such as a tiny thimble. In some traditions, trinkets are used to signify friendship or affection, especially between family members.
Trinkets can be upgraded by players as well as weapons and armor, as well as potions. These can be upgraded by going to an upgrade vendor and paying the appropriate amount in currency. As with other upgrades to items trinkets are able to be traded out at any time 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.
The upgrade of a trinket can be a cost-effective alternative to purchasing an entirely new one. It is possible to upgrade the player for less than 12 tokens. The new trinket will feature the same base ilvl of the previous one, and will have an additional upgrade bonus of 1.
When the old Trinkets are not usable they can be upgraded. This allows a player to increase their power and value over time. They can also be traded between players and are a popular alternative to gold.
Players must upgrade their most valuable items first. This usually means the best-in-slot items for their class, followed by their secondaries and then other gear items that will not be replaced in the near future (for instance, a ring or cloak). Players should also consider their class's preferred stats when deciding which items to upgrade. If Haste and Crit are two of the most important stats to tank players and they want to upgrade their helm, chest and shoulders.
After item upgrading become unusable trinkets can be upgraded to a higher level. The new trinket comes with an additional bonus of 1. However, a re-upgrade can destroy the old trinket in the event that it is not salvaged with the Black Lion Salvage Kit or an additional salvage tool of higher quality. This means upgrading trinkets is more expensive than other upgrades, however it is still less expensive than buying a new one.