So You ve Bought Item Upgrades ... Now What
World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Item upgrades provide players with the ability to upgrade their equipment that they already own. This can be done through any item upgrader NPC.
Generally, upgrades increase an item's main stats and provide extra benefits, based on the item type. Examples include Whistan's shield, for FB Sorcs, or Goldwraps for casting builds.
Armour
Armour is among the main factors that keep Link protected from injury in most situations. While it isn't able to be upgraded like weapons, you can still improve its defence capabilities in a variety of ways.
The basic idea of armour is to protect animals or people from physical injury or harm in the form of direct physical assault or from an array of dangers to the environment or activity. Historically, the majority of armour was made from leather or fabric, but metal protections were also employed in military applications, particularly such as heavy cavalry and combat drones.
As with weapons, there are a number of ways in which armour can be upgraded, however, most of them will require a visit to one of the four Great Fairy Fountains located throughout Hyrule. Each fountain provides a different degree of improvement and higher levels of protection requiring more rupees and materials.
The first thing to remember about Armor Upgrades is that they are permanent upgrades which means that once they've been installed, they can't be replaced unless you have another piece of equipment with the same upgrade. You should only apply the most advanced upgrades to your equipment, and ensure that you have the equipment needed to complete them.
When it comes to acquiring the necessary upgrade components, you'll find them in various locations around Hyrule including shrines, merchants as well as enemies. They are usually marked with an gold circle or blue triangle symbol, and can be found in large numbers as you progress through the game. They can appear randomly, but there is a chance that getting certain upgrades will trigger a quest that will reward you with even more.
It's important to note that, even though the level offered by each upgrade could differ however, it will always be higher than zero. This is because a complete set of upgraded armor will provide you with a substantial defense boost, which will shield you from all kinds of attacks, excluding magic which makes it a very effective tool for any type of.
Weapons
If you're looking to make your guns unique, you can upgrade them with a variety of special upgrades. They can boost damage, alter the weapon's stats so that they are suited to your particular build and even unlock new attachments such as unique ammo types, enchantments and more aesthetic options.
You'll require both the upgrade component and the weapon itself to upgrade it. The weapon has to be at or near an appropriate level to upgrade it. Most weapons can only accept a single upgrade.
Weapon upgrade components can be found scattered throughout the world, from the enemy or from merchants. The upgrade components themselves are a combination of components that can be put into armor, weapons, trinkets, and gathering tools to provide an attribute bonus or other effect while they're in use. They require that the equipment be of a certain degree to accept the upgrade and can be upgraded in the same manner as other items.
The upgrades themselves are a mix of Smithing Stones and Runes, and they are used to improve the stats of a base weapon, and also to increase its scalability with other stats. They can be found from enemies who drop them in the open world, purchased from certain vendors or found from combat.
Two NPCs can upgrade your weapon: Blacksmith Hewg, in the Roundtable Hold hub zone and the Smithing Master Iji located in the Road to Manor hub zone. Both of these NPCs will accept your Smithing Stones and Runes in exchange for a higher-level version of the weapon as well as an upgrade.
Prioritize upgrading your most-used slot items first. Then upgrade the ones you're not likely to replace in the near future. If you're planning on playing an asymmetrical build, for instance, upgrade your weapon first, then your shoulders and chest followed by your feet and hands. The same principle applies to Magic and Utility Items. But, depending on the style you play, certain items will be more beneficial than others. The same goes for Armour, with some reforges being better than others.
Magic Items
A character is able to upgrade only one magic item. If an upgrade project has been canceled, no further upgrades will be offered for that item upgrade. Magic items that are upgraded will cost twice the gold they would normally cost to create or purchase, but they can also have extra advantages.
A magical item can be any item upgrader 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 are telepathic.
The majority of magic items can be upgraded so that they are enhanced with new abilities. This could make them more beneficial to players or help them overcome a difficult encounter. A weapon that is infused can provide bonuses to damage against a particular type of enemy, for instance. This is especially useful for characters who have reached a level where they'll likely encounter the same type of monster in dungeons repeatedly.
A ring that is infused can grant protection against piercing, bludgeoning or slashing injuries from non-magical attacks (not including silvered ones) until the next time the character takes a long rest. This is particularly beneficial for melee martial characters or any person who wishes to avoid purchasing an armor.
Certain enchanted objects possess special abilities that allow the character to cast spells that are not in their class list. This can be useful for characters that have trouble maintaining their spell slots because of multiclassing. These items that are enchanted generally require an Intelligence (Arcana) check prior to use them, and the spell's effectiveness is determined by rolling a table determined by the number of Intelligence points expended.
Other enchanted items might allow the user to alter their appearance, or create an entirely new one. These are particularly beneficial for those who have had to leave their homes, or are in a place where they may not be welcomed. A magical item could give them the ability to disappear or make them invisible for anyone, excluding the person they choose to.
Utility Items
Utility items are equipment that do not fall under the categories of Clothing, Armor or Weapons and offer various capabilities. Utility items are not compatible with each other, in contrast to weapons or armor. Most utility items have an effect that the player can activate by using them, but some also have additional capabilities that are activated when the user presses the button or activates an ability.
Generally speaking, the most popular kind of utility item is the Flashlight that illuminates the surrounding area. Other utilities include the Helicopter Hat and Rocket Boots, which allow players to fly in the air while moving, and the Jetpack which allows players to accelerate in any direction while on the ground. In the Engineering section you can instantly produce several utilitarian items, whereas others are unlocked by research projects or experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
Players can gain more powerful utility items in addition to the items that are available in their normal inventory by purchasing them at the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Some of these items are upgradeable to make them more effective.
Most utility items give players a navigational advantage or increase a specific combat ability. For instance, Sharpening stones created by the Weaponsmith increase Ferocity and Power and Maintenance Oils made by the Huntsman increase Concentration and Healing Power. Other utility items can be used by players to boost Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip a single utility item to begin the campaign. An additional slot is available after completing certain engineering, research, or experiments on the Proving Ground. In the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are made available by equipping the Grenade Launcher, which lets the player equip a Smoke Grenade or Bomb in an additional grenade slot, while an offensive grenade is placed in the main slot for grenades.