World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Upgrades to items give players the possibility of upgrading equipment that they already have. This can be done by any item upgrade r NPC.
Generally, upgrades increase an item's main stat and give it additional benefits based on the type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs and Goldwrap for build casters.
Armour
Armour is among the main factors that keep Link safe from harm in the majority of situations. While it cannot be upgraded like weapons, it can still be improved in various ways to enhance its defense capabilities.
The fundamental idea behind armour is to safeguard a person or animal from physical harm or injury, either from direct physical attack or an array of environmental and activity hazards. Historically, the majority of armour was made of fabric or leather, but metal protections were also used in military applications, particularly such as heavy cavalry and combat drones.
There are a variety of ways to upgrade armour, but the majority of them require you to visit one of the four Great Fairy Fountains scattered throughout Hyrule. Each fountain offers a different level of upgrade, with higher levels of protection that require more rupees and materials.
First, Armor Upgrades are permanent upgrades. Once they've been applied and removed, they cannot be reverted in the event that you own a piece of gear with the same upgrade. You should only apply highest-level upgrades to your equipment and make sure that you have the materials needed to complete them.
You can find the upgrades you require in a variety of places around Hyrule. These include shrines, merchants, and even enemies. They are usually marked with the gold circle or blue triangle symbol, and are available in large quantities as you move through the game. Although they can appear randomly, there's the possibility that obtaining certain upgrade components will trigger an adventure that rewards players with more.
It's important to keep in mind that, although the level provided by each upgrade may vary but it will always be higher than nothing. A complete set of upgraded armor will give you a high-defense boost that will protect against all kinds of attacks, except magic. This makes it an effective weapon for any class.
Weapons
You can upgrade your guns by using special upgrades to make them unique. 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 enchantments, ammo types and other options for aesthetics.
You'll need both the upgrade component as well as the weapon itself to upgrade it. The weapon should also be above a certain level for the upgrade to take effect and most weapons only accept one upgrade at a time.
Weapon upgrade components can be found scattered throughout the world, from the enemy or from merchants. The upgrade components themselves are made up of components that can be slotted into weapons, armor trinkets and gathering tools to grant an attribute bonus or additional effect when they are in use. The equipment must be at a certain level to accept the upgrade. It can be upgraded the same way as other items.
The upgrades themselves are a combination of Smithing Stones and Runes, and they are used for enhancing the stats of the base weapon, and also to increase its scalability with other stats. They can be obtained from enemies that are dropped into the open world, purchased from a few merchants or found from combat.
Two NPCs can upgrade your weapon: Blacksmith Hewg, located in the Roundtable Hold hub zone and the Smithing Master Iji, in the Road to Manor hub zone. Both of these NPCs accept your Smithing Stones or Runes to upgrade your weapon.
It's essential to prioritise upgrading your top-of-the-line items first, then the ones you won't replace soon. Upgrade your weapon first, then upgrade your chest, shoulders, hands, and feet when you are planning to play an asymmetrical build. The same principle applies to Magic and Utility Items. However, based on your playstyle, some specific items are more beneficial than others. The same is true for Armour, with some reforges being better than others.
Magic Items
A character is able to upgrade only one item of magic. If an upgrade project has been 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 provide additional benefits.
A magical item is any item with special properties or effects. These items are mostly weapons, but they can also be shields, armors and cloaks, as well as potions. They can also be scrolls, rings or other items. Some of these items have a sense of being.
Many magic items can be enhanced in their abilities. This can make them more useful to players or help them overcome a difficult encounter. An infused weapon might provide bonuses to damage against a particular kind of enemy, for example. This is especially beneficial for characters who have reached the point where they are likely to encounter a particular kind of monster over and over again in dungeons.
A ring infused with magic might give immunity to non-magical attacks that bludgeon, pierce or slash (excluding attacks that are silvered) until the character takes another long rest. This is particularly beneficial for melee martial characters, or any character who wishes to avoid the cost and hassle of purchasing a shield.
Certain items enchanted by magic have special abilities that allow the character to cast spells in addition to those on their class's spell list. This can be useful for a character who has difficulty maintaining their spell slots due to multiclassing. These magical objects require an Intelligence check (Arcana), and the spell is determined by rolling a table that is based on the amount of Intelligence points expended.
Other objects that are enchanted can permit the character's appearance to be changed or create a brand new one. These can be particularly useful for those who have had to leave their homes, or are in a location where they may not be accepted. A magical item may give them the ability to disappear or make them invisible to everyone, except for the chosen person.
Utility Items
Utility items are any equipment that isn't part of the categories of Clothing or Armor and come with a range of capabilities. In contrast to weapons and armor, no one utility item is able to be in conflict with another. Most utility items have a passive effect which players can activate by using them. Some have additional abilities that are activated by pressing a button, or by activating an ability.
The Flashlight is the most common utility item. It is used to illuminate the surrounding area. Other useful items include the Helicopter Cap and Rocket Boots which allow the player to float in mid-air while moving and the Jetpack that allows him to accelerate in any directions 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.
Players can unlock more powerful utility items in addition to those available in their regular inventory by purchasing them at the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Some of these items can be upgraded for more effective use.
Most utility items enhance a specific combat attribute or give the player some sort of advantage in navigation. Sharpening stones, made by an Weaponsmith can boost power and Ferocity, while Maintenance Oils, crafted by the Huntsman will increase concentration and healing power. Other items of utility can be used by the player to boost Damage or Condition Damage.
All XCOM soldiers are capable of equipping one utility item at the beginning of the campaign. Later, an additional slot can be obtained by equipping certain types of armor or completing engineering research or experimental projects in the Proving Ground. During the Alien Hunters downloadable content, additional slots can be added by equipping the Grenade Launcher. This allows the player to utilize the Smoke Grenade or Bomb while an offensive grenade is kept in the main slot.