This Is The Ultimate Guide To Item Upgrades

World of Warcraft Item Upgrades

The upgrade feature for items lets players upgrade their equipment. This can be done through any item upgrader NPC.

Upgrades can boost the stats of an item upgrader kit and also add extras based on its type. Examples include Whistan’s shield for FB Sorcs, and Goldwraps for build casters.

Armour

Link's armor is an essential element in keeping him safe from danger. Although it cannot be upgraded like weapons, it is possible to improve its defence capabilities in different ways.

The basic idea of armour is to protect the person or animal from physical injury or harm in the form of direct physical assault or from a range of environmental and activity hazards. In the past, armour was primarily made from fabric or leather but later, protections made of metal were also utilized for military purposes, particularly like heavy cavalry and combat drones.

As with weapons there are a myriad of ways in which armour can be upgraded, but the majority of them require visiting one of the four Great Fairy Fountains located throughout Hyrule. Each fountain has its own degree of upgrades available, with more granting greater levels of protection and require a higher price in rupees and other materials to unlock.

The first thing you need to know about Armor Upgrades is they are permanent upgrades which means that once they've been installed, they cannot be replaced unless there is another piece of equipment that comes with the same upgrade. It is essential to only apply the most effective level of upgrades to your equipment and ensure that you have the necessary materials to complete the upgrade.

You can find the upgrade components you require in a variety of places around Hyrule. These include shrines, merchants, and even enemies. These will generally be marked with an gold circle or blue triangle symbol and are available in large quantities as you move through the game. They may appear randomly but there is a possibility that obtaining certain upgrades will trigger a quest that will reward you with more.

It's important to note that, even though the level offered by each upgrade could vary but it will always be greater than nothing. A full set of upgraded armor will give you a powerful defense boost that protects you from all types of attacks, except magic. This makes it an effective weapon for all classes.

Weapons

You can upgrade your guns with special upgrades to create a truly unique weapon. These upgrades can increase damage or change the stats of the weapon to match your specific build. They also allow new attachments such as unique enchantments and different types of ammo, and aesthetic options.

To upgrade a weapon, you'll need an upgrade component in place and the item itself. The weapon must be at a minimum of a certain level before you can upgrade it. Most weapons only accept a single upgrade.

Weapon upgrade components can be found scattered throughout the world, from enemies or from merchants. Upgrade components are a mix of ingredients that you can slot into weapons, armors, trinkets and gathering tools in order to gain an attribute bonus. The equipment must be a certain level to accept the upgrade. It can be upgraded in the same way as other items.

Upgrades are a combination of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They can be used to boost the effectiveness of weapons and improve their scaling with other stats. They can be obtained from enemies dropped in the open world, purchased from certain vendors or found through drops during combat.

Two NPCs can upgrade items your weapon: the Blacksmith Hewg, located in the Roundtable Hold hub zone and the Smithing Master Iji located in the Road to Manor hub zone. Both of these NPCs will take your Smithing Stones and Runes in exchange for a higher-level version of the weapon as well as an upgrade.

It's important to prioritise upgrading your top-of-the-line items first, then items that you won't need to replace in the near future. Upgrade your weapon first, then upgrade your shoulders, chest hands, feet, and hands if you plan to play in a melee-based build. Similar principles apply to Magic and Utility Items, with the caveat that some products may be superior to others, based on your style of play. Similar is the case for Armour, with some reforges being better than others.

Magic Items

A character can upgrade only one item of magic at one time. If an upgrade project is cancelled, no more upgrades will be planned for the item. Upgraded magic items cost twice as much gold to create or purchase, but they can have additional benefits.

A magical item level upgrade is any item that has special properties or effects. Most of these items are weapons, but some are also shields, armor and cloaks, potions, scrolls, rings, and other items. Some of these items are telepathic.

Most magic items can be upgraded to be infused with additional abilities. This could make them more beneficial to players or help them overcome a difficult encounter. A weapon that is infused with a special substance might be able to provide additional damage against a specific type of enemy. This is particularly beneficial for characters that have reached a point at which they'll likely encounter the same type of monster in dungeons over and over again.

A ring that is infused with magic might grant immunity to nonmagical attacks that bludgeon or pierce or cut (excluding silvered attacks) until the character gets another long rest. This is especially beneficial for combatants who are melee or any other character who would like to save the cost and hassle of purchasing an armor.

Some enchanted items have special powers which allow the character to cast spells in addition to those on their class's spell list. This is beneficial for those who are having trouble filling their spell slots because of multiclassing. These items that are enchanted typically require an Intelligence (Arcana) check prior to use them, and the spell cast is determined by rolling a table based on the number of Intelligence points used.

Other enchanted items might allow the user to alter their appearance, or create an entirely new one. These can be particularly useful for those who have to leave their homes, or are in a location where they might not be welcome. A magical item can provide them with invisibility or make them invisible for everyone except the chosen person.

Utility Items

Utility items are equipment that don't fall into the categories of Clothing, Armor or Weapons and offer various capabilities. They are not compatible with each other, unlike weapons or armor. Most utility items provide an effect that a player can activate by using them but some have additional abilities that are activated when the user presses a button or activates an ability.

The Flashlight is the most common accessory. It is used to illuminate the area around it. Other utilities include the Helicopter Hat and Rocket Boots, which allow the player to float in the air while they move, and the Jetpack that allows the player to accelerate in any direction while on the ground. In the Engineering section you can quickly create a variety of utilitarian items, whereas others are only available through Research projects or experimental projects on the Proving Ground.

Players can unlock more powerful utility items in addition to the ones that are available in their normal inventory by purchasing them from the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Some of these items are upgradeable to increase their effectiveness.

Most utility items increase a specific combat attribute or give the player some kind of navigation advantage. Sharpening stones, created by a Weaponsmith, increase Power and Ferocity while Maintenance Oils, created by the Huntsman will increase concentration and healing power. Other useful items like Writs and Theses crafted by the Scribe, can be used to give players either an increase in damage or condition damage.

All XCOM soldiers can be equipped with a utilitarian item at the start of the campaign. Later, an additional slot can be obtained through the use of certain types armor or completing engineering research or experimental projects in the Proving Ground. In the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are added by equipping the Grenade Launcher, which allows the player to equip an Smoke Grenade or Bomb in an additional grenade slot, while an offensive grenade can be placed in the main grenade slot.