World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
The upgrade feature for items lets players upgrade their equipment. This can be done at any item upgrader NPC.
item upgrading increase the main stat of an item, and can also add extras depending on its type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs or Goldwrap for casting builds.
Armour
Armour is among the main factors that keep Link protected from damage in the majority of situations. While it cannot be upgraded like weapons, it can still be improved in different ways to enhance its defense capabilities.
The principle of armour is to safeguard the person or animal from physical harm or injury whether from physical attack or a range of dangers to the environment or activity. Historically, most armour was made from fabrics or leather, however metal protections were also utilized particularly for military purposes such as heavy cavalry and combat drones.
As with weapons there are a variety of ways in which armor can be upgraded, but most will require visiting one of the four Great Fairy Fountains located throughout Hyrule. Each fountain has its own degree of upgrades available with higher levels of upgrades granting higher levels of protection, and needing a higher amount of rupees and materials to unlock.
First, Armor Upgrades are permanent upgrades. Once they've been applied, they can't be removed in the event that you own a piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is crucial to only apply the most effective level of upgrades to your equipment and ensure that you have the necessary materials to complete the process.
You will find the upgrades you need in many places around Hyrule. These include shrines, merchants, and even enemies. They're usually identified by an orange triangle or a gold circle symbol. They are available in large quantities as you progress. Although they can appear randomly, there is an opportunity that obtaining certain upgrade components will trigger quests that reward players with more.
It's also worth noting that although the level of protection provided by each upgrade differs but it's the same across all upgrades and will always be better than nothing. This is due to the fact that a full set of upgraded armor will provide you with a substantial defense boost that will protect you from all types of attacks, except magic, making it a powerful weapon for any class.
Weapons
If you're looking to make your guns distinctive, you can upgrade them with a variety upgrades. These upgrades can increase damage or alter the stats of the weapon to suit your build. They also allow new attachments, such as unique enchantments, different types of ammunition, as well as aesthetic options.
To upgrade a weapon, you'll need to have an upgrade component ready as well as the item itself. The weapon must also be at or above a certain point for the upgrade to be effective and the majority of weapons can only take one upgrade at a time.
There are weapon upgrade components scattered around the globe and from the hands of enemies and can be purchased from merchants. The upgrade components themselves are a combination of ingredients that can be slotted into weapons, armor trinkets and gathering tools to provide an attribute bonus or extra effect when they are in use. The equipment must be at a certain level in order to accept the upgrade. It can be upgraded the same way as other items.
The upgrades themselves are a mix of Smithing Stones and Runes, and are used to improve the stats of the base weapon, and also to increase its scalability with other stats. They can be found from enemies dropped in the open world, bought from certain vendors or found through drops during combat.
There are two NPCs that can upgrade your weapons: Blacksmith Hewg in the Roundtable Hold hub area and the Smithing Master Iji in the Road to the Manor hub area. Both of these NPCs will accept your Smithing Stones and Runes in exchange for a more powerful version of the weapon and an enhancement.
It's crucial to prioritise upgrading your top-of-the-line items first, then those you won't be replacing in the near future. If you're playing an asymmetrical build, for example upgrade your weapon first, then your shoulders and chest before your hands and feet. 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. The same is true for Armour Reforges, with certain types having superior performance over others.
Magic Items
A character is able to upgrade only one item of magic at a time. If an upgrade project is canceled, any subsequent upgrades for that item will not begin. Magic items that are upgraded cost twice the amount of gold it would cost to make or purchase, but they can also provide additional advantages.
A magical item is any item with special properties or effects. These are typically weapons, but they can also be shields, armors, cloaks and potions. They could also be rings, scrolls or other items. Some of these items may be made to speak.
Most magical items can be upgraded to be infused with additional abilities. This can make them more useful to players or help them overcome a difficult encounter. Infused weapons can offer bonuses to damage against a particular enemy type, for example. This is particularly useful for characters who have reached a point at which they'll likely encounter the same type of monster in dungeons over and over again.
A ring with an infusion could grant immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing damage from non-magical attacks (not even silvered ones) until the next time the character takes a long rest. This is particularly beneficial for melee martial characters or any other character who wants to get rid of the hassle and expense of buying shields.
Certain items enchanted by magic have special powers that let the character cast spells in addition to those listed on their class's spell list. This can be useful for a character who has difficulties keeping their spell slots full due to multiclassing. These items with enchanted abilities generally require an Intelligence (Arcana) check prior to use them, and the spell cast is determined by rolling on an index determined by the number of Intelligence points expended.
Other objects with enchanted powers could allow the player's appearance to be changed, or they could even create a brand new one. These items are especially useful for characters who were forced to leave their home or in a location where they may not be welcome. A magical item may give them the ability to disappear or make them invisible for anyone, excluding the person they choose to.
Utility Items
Utility items are products that do not fall under the categories of Armor, Clothing or Weapons, and provide various capabilities. Utility items aren't compatible with each other, unlike Armor or Weapons. Most utility items have an effect that the player can activate when using them, but some have additional abilities that are activated when the user presses the button or activates a skill.
Generally, the most common kind of utility item is the Flashlight, which illuminates the surrounding area. Other options include the Helicopter Hat and Rocket Boots, which allow players to fly in the air while they move, and the Jetpack which allows the player to accelerate in any direction while on the ground. In the Engineering section, you can create instantly a variety of utility items, while others are available only through Research projects or experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
Players can gain more powerful utility items in addition to the ones they have in their usual inventory by purchasing them at the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Certain of these items can be upgraded to allow greater effectiveness.
The majority of utilitarian items provide the player with an advantage in navigation or enhance the ability to fight. Sharpening stones, crafted by the Weaponsmith, increase Power and Ferocity, while Maintenance Oils, made by the Huntsman, increase Concentration and healing power. Other items that are useful can be utilized by players to boost Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip one accessory item to start the campaign. An additional slot is available once you have completed certain research, engineering or research projects on the Proving Ground. During the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are made available 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.