World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Item upgrades give players the possibility of upgrading equipment that they already own. This can be accomplished by any upgrader for items NPC.
Generally, upgrades increase an item's main stat and can give it extra benefits, based on the item type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs and Goldwrap for caster builds.
Armour
Armour is among the most important factors that keep Link protected from injury in the majority of situations. While it can't be upgraded like weapons, it can be improved in various ways to increase its defence capabilities.
Armour is designed to safeguard animals and people from harm or injury, whether it's from a direct physical attack or a variety of activity or environmental hazards. Historically, most armour was made of leather or fabric, but metal protections were also employed, especially for military applications like heavy cavalry or combat drones.
There are many 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 has a distinct degree of improvement, with higher levels of protection that require more rupees and materials.
First, Armor Upgrades are permanent upgrades. Once they've been put in place and removed, they cannot be reverted unless you own another piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is recommended to only apply the most advanced upgrades to your equipment and make sure that you have all the components needed to complete them.
For those who want to acquire the necessary upgrade components, you'll find them in various locations around Hyrule including shrines, merchants as well as enemies. They're usually identified by an orange triangle or a gold circle symbol. They are found in huge quantities as you progress. While they might appear randomly, there's an opportunity that acquiring certain upgrade components will trigger a quest that will reward you with more.
It's also worth noting that, even though the level of protection offered by each upgrade differs but it's the same for all upgrades and will always be superior to nothing. This is because a complete set of upgraded armor will provide you with a substantial defense boost, which will shield you from all types of attacks, except magic which makes it a very effective weapon for any class.
Weapons
If you're looking to make your guns unique, you can enhance them by utilizing a variety of unique upgrades. These can increase damage, alter the weapon's stats in order to adapt to your specific build and even unlock new attachments like unique ammo types, enchantments, and aesthetic options.
You'll require both the upgrade component and the weapon itself to upgrade it. The weapon should be at or near a certain level before you can upgrade it. Most weapons only take one upgrade.
You can find weapon upgrade components scattered around the world and from enemies and can be bought from a merchant. The upgrade components themselves are a mix of components that can be put into armor, weapons trinkets and gathering tools to give an attribute bonus or additional effect when they are in use. The equipment must be at a certain level before it can accept the upgrade. It is able to be upgraded in the same way as other items.
item upgrading are a combination of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They are used to enhance the stats of weapons and improve their ability to scale with other stats. They can be found from enemies dropped in the open, bought from a few merchants 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 accept your Smithing Stones or Runes to upgrade your weapon.
It's important to prioritize upgrading your most-used items first, and then those you won't be replacing in the near future. Upgrade your weapon first, and then upgrade your shoulders, chest hands, feet, and hands when you are planning to play an asymmetrical build. The same principle applies to Magic and Utility Items. However, based on your playstyle, some items will be more useful than others. Similar is the case for Armour and reforges, with some being better than others.
Magic Items
A character can only upgrade one magic item. If an upgrade project has been canceled, no further upgrades will be made for that item. Upgraded magic items cost twice the amount of gold to create or purchase, but can provide additional benefits.
A magical item is any item that has some special properties or effects. Most of these items are weapons, but some are also shields, armor and cloaks, potions, scrolls, rings, and other items. Some of these items can be converted into a sentient.
Most magic items can have their abilities enhanced. This makes them more useful to players or aid them to overcome a difficult situation. A weapon infused with a special substance might, for instance, provide extra damage against a certain kind of enemy. This is particularly beneficial for characters that have reached a level where they are likely to encounter the same kind of monster repeatedly in dungeons.
A ring infused by magic may give immunity to non-magical attacks that bludgeon, pierce or slash (excluding silver-based attacks) until the character gets another long rest. This is particularly beneficial for melee martial characters or anyone looking to stay clear of buying an armor.
Certain items with enchanted properties have special abilities that allow the character to cast spells in addition to those listed on the list of spells for their class. This is helpful for characters who have difficulty filling their spell slots due to multiclassing. These enchanted objects require an Intelligence check (Arcana), and the spell is determined by rolling a table that is based on the number of Intelligence points spent.
Other items that are enchanted can let the user change their appearance, or even create an entirely new appearance. These items are especially useful for characters that were forced to leave their home or in a place that they might not be welcome. A magical item can grant them invisibility or make them invisible to everyone except the chosen person.
Utility Items
Utility items are any equipment that does not fall into the categories of Armor or Clothing and come with a range of capabilities. Unlike Armor and Weapons they are not a single utility item that is able to be in conflict with another. The majority of utility items come with a passive effect that the player can activate when using them. However, some of them have additional abilities which are activated by pressing a button or triggering an ability.
Generally speaking, the most popular kind of utility item is the Flashlight that is used to illuminate the surrounding area. Other items of utility include the Helicopter Hat and Rocket Boots, which allow the player to float in the air while moving, 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 utilitarian items, whereas others are available only through Research projects or experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
In addition to the items available in the standard inventory, players can unlock some more useful items of utility by buying them from the Atomic Shop and also from seasonal Scoreboard rewards (such as the Shadow Goggles). Some of these items can be upgraded for greater effectiveness.
Most utility items increase the combat ability of a particular character or give the player a kind of advantage when it comes to navigation. Sharpening stones, made by an Weaponsmith can boost power and Ferocity while Maintenance Oils, made by the Huntsman, increase Concentration and healing power. Other useful items such as Writs or Theses crafted by the Scribe, can be used to give players either an increase in Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip a single utility item to begin the campaign. An additional slot is available after the completion of certain research, engineering or experimental projects on the Proving Ground. During 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 is equipped in the main grenade slot.