World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Item upgrades provide players with the ability to upgrade their equipment that they already have. This can be done at any item upgrader NPC.
Generally upgrades increase an items main stat and give it extras depending on the item type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs and Goldwrap for casting builds.
Armour
Link's armor is a crucial element to protect him from danger. While it isn't able to be upgraded like weapons, you can still enhance its defense capabilities in a variety of ways.
Armour is designed to protect animals or people from harm or injury from direct physical attack or a variety of activity or environmental hazards. Historically, the majority of armour was made from fabric or leather, but metal protections were also utilized in military applications, particularly like heavy cavalry and combat drones.
There are many ways to upgrade your armour, however the majority require you to visit one of four Great Fairy Fountains scattered throughout Hyrule. Each fountain has its own level of upgrades, with more granting greater levels of protection and needing a higher amount of rupees and the materials needed to unlock.
The first thing you need to know about Armor Upgrades is they are permanent upgrades which means that after they've been put in place, they are not able to be replaced unless you own another piece of equipment that has the same upgrade. It is crucial to only apply the highest level of upgrades to your gear and that you have enough of the necessary materials to complete the upgrade.
When it comes to acquiring the required upgrade components to upgrade your character, they are available in a variety of places around Hyrule, including shrines, merchants and even enemies. They'll usually be identified with an gold circle or blue triangle symbol, and are available in large numbers as you progress through the game. They can 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 note that, even though the level offered by each upgrade could vary however, it will always be higher than zero. A complete set of upgraded armor will give you a powerful defense boost that protects you from all kinds of attacks including magic. This makes it an effective weapon for all classes.
Weapons
If you want to make your guns unique, you can upgrade them by utilizing a variety of unique upgrades. These upgrades can increase the damage or change the stats of the weapon in accordance with your particular build. They can also unlock new attachments, such as unique enchantments and different types of ammunition, as well as aesthetic options.
To upgrade a weapon, you'll require an upgrade component ready and the item. The weapon has to be at a minimum of an appropriate level to upgrade it. Most weapons can only be upgraded by one upgrade.
Weapon upgrade components are available all over the world, from enemies or from merchants. Upgrade components are a mixture of components that you can incorporate into armors, weapons, trinkets and gathering tools to earn an attribute bonus. They require equipment to be of a certain level to be able to take the upgrade. They can be upgraded in the same manner as other items.
Upgrades are a combination of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They can be used to boost the stats of weapons and increase their effectiveness in comparison to other stats. These upgrades can be purchased from enemies in the open world or from merchants. They can also be obtained through combat.
Two NPCs can upgrade your weapon: Blacksmith Hewg, in the Roundtable Hold hub zone and the Smithing Master Iji, 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 best-in slot items first. Then upgrade the ones you won't replace soon. If you're playing a melee build, for example upgrade your weapon, then your shoulders and chest followed by your hands and feet. The same principle goes for Magic and Utility Items, with the caveat that certain products may be superior to others depending on your playstyle. Armour is no different, with some reforges better than others.
Magic Items
A character is able to upgrade only one magic item. 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, however they may have additional benefits.
A magical item can be any item that has special properties or effects. The majority of these items are weapons, but some are also armor, shields and cloaks, potions, scrolls, rings, and other items. Some of these items may be converted into a sentient.
Most magic items can have their abilities enhanced. This can make them more useful to a player or help players overcome difficult situations. Infused weapons can offer bonus damage against a particular type of enemy, for instance. This is particularly useful for characters who have reached the point that they're likely to encounter a particular type of monster in the dungeons.
A ring with an infusion could grant protection against piercing, bludgeoning or slashing injuries from nonmagical attacks (not including silver-plated ones) until the next time the character is taking a long rest. This is particularly beneficial for melee fighters or anyone looking to avoid purchasing an armor.
Certain items with enchanted properties have special abilities that allow the character to cast spells in addition to those on their class's list of spells. This is helpful for characters who have difficulty filling their spell slots due to multiclassing. These items with enchanted abilities generally require an Intelligence (Arcana) check to use, and the spell's effectiveness is determined by rolling on an index that is based on the number Intelligence points used.
Other enchanted objects might permit the character's appearance to change or create a brand new one. These can be particularly useful for characters who have had to leave their home, or are in a place that they aren't accepted. A magical item could provide them with invisibility or make them invisible to anyone, excluding the person they choose to.
Utility Items
Utility items are products that do not fit into the categories of Armor, Clothing or Weapons and offer various capabilities. Unlike Armor and Weapons and Clothing, no utility item can conflict with another. The majority of utility items have a passive effect which the player can activate when using them. However, some have additional abilities that are activated by pressing a button or triggering the skill.
The Flashlight is the most common utilitarian item. It is used to illuminate the surrounding area. Other utilities include the Helicopter Hat and Rocket Boots, which allow the player to float in the air while moving, and the Jetpack that allows players 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 unlocked by Research projects or experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
In addition to the items that are available in the standard inventory, players can also obtain the most powerful utility items by buying them from the Atomic Shop and also from seasonal Scoreboard rewards (such as the Shadow Goggles). Certain of these items can be upgraded for more effective use.
Most utility items enhance a specific combat attribute or give the player a kind of advantage when it comes to navigation. For example, Sharpening stones created by the Weaponsmith increase Power and Ferocity and Maintenance Oils made by the Huntsman increase the power of concentration and healing. Other items that are useful can be used by the player to boost Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip one utilitarian item to begin the campaign. An additional slot is available once you have completed certain engineering, research, or experiments on the Proving Ground. In the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are created by equipping the Grenade Launcher which allows players to equip a Smoke Grenade or Bomb in an additional grenade slot while an offensive grenade can be placed in the main slot for grenades.