WoW Upgrades - The Item Upgrader

Upgrades can give you boost in certain stats. Each upgrade boosts the level of an item by +3. Each upgrade also increases the random substatus.

The upgraded gear typically has a higher trade value, unless it has inherently low requirements (like the FB shield of the sorc) or a very high stat variance (like eth titan weapons). Upgrades are not as important for those with lower requirements due to the requirement to roll an exact version.

Recycle Points

The item upgrader allows players to upgrade their gear to a higher level by providing the appropriate currency to the NPC. Upgrades can be applied to any type of weapon or armor. The item upgrade used to upgrade the item level upgrade is discarded and cannot be used again. Upgrades can also be used to create enchantments.

The upgrader can be found in all major cities, and is accessible at any time to upgrade your equipment. To ensure that your equipment is up-to-date it is recommended you visit the upgrader every couple of weeks.

The cost of upgrading will vary based on the current Item Upgrade level of the gear being upgraded but they will always be cheaper than buying new equipment from other sources. For instance, upgrading a Benthic chest to 385 levels will cost 20 recycle points while buying a similar item from another player will cost 105.

Valorstones

Upgrades are items that can be used for tools, armor, weapon and accessory upgrades. They are purchased by players from item upgrader NPCs in exchange for different currencies, and can also be found in random treasure lists. Once purchased, an upgrade can be applied to any tool, weapon or armor. button, which displays an image of the item at the next upgrade level if the player has sufficient materials.

Upgrade costs differ based on the slot for the item and the current item level. For example, weapons will cost more than gloves, bracers or bracers. Each upgrade cost 15 Flightstones plus a set number of crests. Certain upgrades provide discounts on Flightstones. Once an item is upgraded to a certain level it is able to be downgraded and sold to the upgrader at a lower cost.

Item upgraders can be found in a variety of locations including the main island, as well as a few outposts. The NPCs offer an upgrade coupon as well as the chance to obtain a new recipe. The upgrade discount increases according to the number of items that are being upgraded. It is also possible to be boosted by requiring players to complete specific achievements or quests.

Contrary to Cromwell in Baldur's Gate II there is no item upgrader available at the start of Icewind Dale. The NPCs who can facilitate upgrades are only available via a variety of ways. This is both a benefit and a drawback.

In Season 3, the upgrade system has been altered a bit, with numerous new features added. After the player has upgraded to a specific level for an armor slot upgrading other items to the same level will cost less. This is even if the items are from a ds to get their equipment to the highest ilvl possible on all their characters rather than relying solely on seasonal loot.

Another important modification is that crests have one usage and it's crucial to make use of them in a responsible manner. For instance it's a good idea to use all of your Whelpling-rank crests on the top gear you have available and then save Drake and Wyrm crests for the next round of upgrades you plan on making. This is particularly applicable to items like trinkets and rings that fill several slots. The account-wide discount will only apply when all slots on the character are filled with top-quality gear.