World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Upgrades to items give players the possibility of upgrading equipment that they already have. This can be done through any item upgrade r NPC.
Upgrades increase the main stat 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 a crucial element to protect him from harm. While it can't be upgraded like weapons, it is able to be improved in various ways to increase its defence capabilities.
Armour is designed to safeguard animals or people from injury or harm, whether it's from a direct physical attack or a range of hazards posed by the environment or activities. Historically, most armour was made from fabrics or leather, however metal protections were also used 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 provides a different degree of improvement with higher levels of protection 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 you have another piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is crucial to only apply the highest grade of upgrades to your equipment and that you have enough of the required materials to complete the process.
You can find the upgrade components you require in a variety places throughout Hyrule. These include shrines, merchants and even enemies. They'll usually be identified with an gold circle or blue triangle, and are available in large quantities as you progress through the game. They can appear randomly, however there is a chance that getting certain upgrades will trigger a quest that will reward you with more.
It's important to note that, although the level that upgrades offer may vary but it will always be greater than nothing. This is due to the fact that a full set of upgraded armor will grant you a high defense boost that protects you from all forms of attacks, excluding magic which makes it a very effective weapon for any class.
Weapons
If you'd like to make your guns unique, you can upgrade them by utilizing a variety of unique upgrades. These can increase damage, change the weapon's stats in order to adapt to your particular build, and even unlock new attachments, such as unique ammo types, enchantments and more aesthetic options.
To upgrade a weapon you'll require an upgrade component ready and the item itself. The weapon must be at or above a certain point for the upgrade to be effective and most weapons only accept one upgrade at one time.
Weapon upgrade components can be found all over 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 additional impact while they're being used. The equipment has to be of a certain level in order to 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 improve the stats of weapons and increase their scaling with other stats. These upgrades can be obtained from enemies in the open world or from merchants. They are also dropped 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 take your Smithing Stones and Runes in exchange for a more powerful version of the weapon and an upgrade.
It's crucial to prioritise upgrading your top-of-the-line items first, and then the ones you won't replace soon. If you're planning to play a melee build, for example upgrade your weapon first, then your chest and shoulders before your hands and feet. Similar principles apply to Magic and Utility Items, with the caveat that some products may be superior to others, based on your style of play. Armour is not any different, with some reforges better than others.
Magic Items
A character can upgrade only one item of magic at a time. If an upgrade plan is cancelled and the next upgrade for the item will not start. Magic items that are upgraded cost double the amount of gold it would cost to create or buy however, they also provide additional advantages.
A magical item can be any item that has special properties or effects. These are usually weapons, but they could also be shields, armors and cloaks, as well as potions. They can also be scrolls, rings or other items. Some of these items may be made sentient.
The majority of magic items can be upgraded to be enhanced with new abilities. This makes them more useful for players, or can help them overcome a particularly challenging encounter. A weapon that is infused with some special substance could offer, for instance, an extra level of damage to a particular kind of enemy. This is particularly useful for characters that have reached a stage at which they'll likely encounter the same kind of monster repeatedly in dungeons.
A ring with an infusion could grant protection against piercing, bludgeoning, or slashing damage from nonmagical attacks (not including silvered ones) until the next time the character takes a long rest. This is especially useful for melee fighters or anyone looking to avoid buying an armor.
Some enchanted objects have special powers which allow the character to cast spells that aren't in their list of classes. This is beneficial for those who are having trouble filling their spell slots due to multiclassing. These magical objects require an Intelligence check (Arcana) and the spell is determined by rolling a table based on the number of Intelligence points spent.
Other objects that are enchanted can allow the player's appearance to change, or they could even create a brand new one. These can be particularly useful for characters who have had to leave their homes, or are in a situation where they may not be accepted. A magical item may provide them with invisibility or make them invisible for anyone, excluding the person they choose to.
Utility Items
Utility items are anything that does not fall into the categories of Armor or Clothing and have a variety of capabilities. Utility items aren't compatible with each other, unlike weapons or armor. The majority of utility items have a passive effect that the player can activate when using them, but some have additional abilities that are triggered when the user presses the button or activates an ability.
The Flashlight is the most common accessory. It illuminates the area around it. Other items of utility include the Helicopter Hat and Rocket Boots, which allow the player to float in the air while they move, and the Jetpack which allows players to accelerate in any direction while on the ground. A variety of utilitarian items can be quickly created in the Engineering section while others are unlockable through research projects or projects in the Proving Ground.
In addition to the items available in the regular inventory, players can unlock additional powerful utility items by purchasing them from the Atomic Shop and also from seasonal Scoreboard rewards (such as the Shadow Goggles). Some of these items are upgradeable for more effective use.
Most utility items enhance a specific combat attribute or provide the player with some kind of navigation advantage. For instance, sharpening stones crafted by the Weaponsmith increase Power and Ferocity as well as Maintenance Oils created by the Huntsman boost the power of concentration and healing. Other useful items such as Writs or Theses crafted by the Scribe, can be used to give the player an increase in Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip one accessory item to start the campaign. An additional slot is available after the completion of certain research, engineering, or research projects on the Proving Ground. In the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are created by equipping the Grenade Launcher, which allows players to equip an Smoke Grenade or Bomb in an additional grenade slot while an offensive grenade can be placed in the main slot for grenades.