World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
The feature of upgrading items allows players to upgrade their existing equipment. This can be done at any item upgrader NPC.
Upgrades can boost the stats of an item and add additional features based on the type of item. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs or Goldwrap for build casters.
Armour
Link's armor is an essential element to protect him from danger. Although it isn't upgraded like weapons, you can still improve its defence capabilities in different ways.
Armour is designed to shield people or animals from injury or harm regardless of whether it's a direct physical attack or from a variety of hazards posed by the environment or activities. In the past, most armour was made from fabric or leather, but metal protections were also used in military applications, particularly such as heavy cavalry and combat drones.
There are many ways to upgrade armour however, the majority require you to visit one of four Great Fairy Fountains scattered throughout Hyrule. Each fountain provides a different degree of improvement with more protection levels requiring more rupees as well as materials.
The first thing to note about Armor Upgrades is that they are permanent upgrades and once they've been installed, they are not able to be replaced unless there is another piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is recommended to only apply the most powerful upgrades to your equipment and ensure that you have the equipment required to complete them.
In terms of acquiring the necessary upgrade components you'll find them in a variety of places around Hyrule, including merchants, shrines as well as enemies. They are usually marked with an gold circle or blue triangle symbol and will be available in large quantities as you move through the game. They may appear randomly however there is a chance that obtaining certain upgrades can trigger a quest that will reward you with even more.
It's important to keep in mind that, even though the level offered by each upgrade could vary however, it will always be higher than nothing. A full set of upgraded armor will give you a strong defense boost that can protect you from all kinds of attacks and will also protect against magic. This makes it a formidable weapon for all classes.
Weapons
You can upgrade your guns by using special upgrades that make them truly unique. These can increase damage, change the weapon's stats to cater to your particular build or even unlock new attachments such as unique enchantments, ammo types and more aesthetic options.
You'll require both the upgrade component as well as the weapon itself to upgrade it. The weapon must be at a minimum of an appropriate level to upgrade it. Most weapons can only be upgraded by one upgrade.
You can find weapons upgrade components scattered throughout the globe and from the hands of enemies and can be purchased from merchants. Upgrade components are a mixture of ingredients that you are able to incorporate into armors, weapons trinkets, tools for gathering and other items in order to gain an attribute bonus. The equipment must be a certain level before it can accept the upgrade. It can be upgraded the same way as other items.
Upgrades are a combination of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They are used to enhance the stats of weapons and increase their scaling with other stats. They can be found among enemies that are dropped into the open world, bought from certain vendors or through drops during combat.
There are two NPCs that can upgrade your weapons: the 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 as well as an enhancement.
It's crucial to prioritise upgrading your top-of-the-line items first, and then those you won't be replacing soon. Upgrade your weapon first, and then upgrade your chest, shoulders, hands, and feet if you plan to play in a melee-based build. The same principle applies to Magic and Utility Items. But, depending on upgrade item , some procs will be more beneficial than others. The same is true for Armour Reforges, with certain types being superior to others.
Magic Items
A character can only upgrade one magic item. If an upgrade project is cancelled and the next upgrade for that item will not begin. Upgraded magic items cost twice as much gold to make or purchase, but can provide other benefits.
A magical item is an item with special properties or effects. These items are mostly weapons, but they could also be armors, shields, cloaks and potions. They could also be scrolls, rings or other items. Some of these items can be converted into a sentient.
Most magic items can be upgraded to be equipped with additional capabilities. This makes them more useful for a player, or it can help them overcome an especially difficult challenge. An infused weapon might provide bonuses to damage against a particular kind of enemy, for example. This is particularly useful for characters who have reached a level that they're likely to face a single type of monster in Dungeons.
A ring with an infusion could grant protection against piercing, bludgeoning or slashing damages from nonmagical attacks (not even silvered ones) until the next time the character takes a lengthy rest. This can be particularly helpful for combatants who are melee or anyone who wants to save the cost and hassle of purchasing an armor.
Certain items with enchanted properties have special powers which allow the character to cast spells in addition to those on their class's list of spells. This is helpful for those who are having trouble filling their spell slots due to multiclassing. These items with enchanted abilities typically require an Intelligence (Arcana) check prior to use, and the spell is determined by rolling an index determined by the number of Intelligence points spent.
Other items that are enchanted can let the user change their appearance, or even create a new appearance. These items are especially beneficial for characters who have been forced to leave their home or located in an area where they may not be welcome. An item that is magical can provide them with an invisibility effect, or make them invisible to anyone other than a selected person.
Utility Items
Utility items are any equipment that doesn't fall under the categories of Armor or Clothing and are able to perform a variety of capabilities. Utility items are not compatible with each other, unlike weapons or armor. Most utility items have a passive effect that the player can activate when using them, however, some come with additional capabilities that are triggered when the user presses an action button or activates a skill.
The most popular type of utilitarian item is the Flashlight, which illuminates the surrounding area. Other utility items include the Helicopter Cap and Rocket Boots which allow the player float in mid-air while moving and the Jetpack which allows him to accelerate in any directions when on the ground. Many utilitarian items can be quickly produced in the Engineering section, while others can be unlocked through Research projects or experimental projects in the Proving Ground.
In addition to the items available in the regular inventory, players can also obtain the most powerful utility items by purchasing them from the Atomic Shop and also from seasonal Scoreboard rewards (such as the Shadow Goggles). Certain of these items are upgradeable to increase their effectiveness.
Most utility items increase a specific combat attribute or provide the player with some kind of navigation advantage. Sharpening stones, created by an Weaponsmith can boost power and Ferocity. Maintenance Oils, created by a Huntsman can increase concentration and healing power. Other items of utility can be used by players to boost Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip a single utilitarian item to begin the campaign. A second slot is available once you have completed certain engineering, research, or experiments on the Proving Ground. In the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are added by equipping the Grenade Launcher, which allows players to equip an Smoke Grenade or Bomb in an additional grenade slot, while an offensive grenade is placed in the main grenade slot.