World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
Item upgrades give players the ability to upgrade their equipment that they already own. This can be done at any upgrader NPC.
Generally, upgrades increase an item's main stat and give it extras depending on the item type. Examples include Whistan's shield for FB sorcs or Goldwrap for build casters.
Armour
Link's armor is a key element to protect him from danger. Although it isn't upgraded like weapons, it is possible to improve its defence capabilities in various ways.
The fundamental idea behind armour is to safeguard animals or people from physical injury or harm in the form of direct physical attack or from an array of dangers to the environment or activity. Historically, most armour was made from fabric or leather, but metal protections were also used particularly for military purposes like heavy cavalry and combat drones.
Like weapons, there are a number of ways in which armour can be upgraded, but most will require visiting one of the four Great Fairy Fountains located throughout Hyrule. Each fountain has a distinct level of upgrade and higher levels of protection that require more rupees and other materials.
First, Armor Upgrades are permanent upgrades. Once they've been applied they aren't able to be removed in the event that you own a piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is crucial to only apply the most effective level of upgrades to your equipment and that you have the necessary materials to complete them.
In terms of acquiring the required upgrade components, you'll find them in various locations around Hyrule including shrines, shops, and even enemies. They are typically marked with an orange triangle or a gold circle symbol. They are available in large quantities as you progress through. While they may appear randomly, there is an opportunity that obtaining certain upgrade components will lead to quests that reward players with more.
It's important to note that even though the amount offered by each upgrade could differ however, it will always be greater than nothing. A full set of upgraded armor will give you a high-defense boost that will protect against all kinds of attacks including magic. This makes it a powerful weapon for all classes.
Weapons
If you're looking to make your guns truly unique, you can enhance them by utilizing a variety of unique upgrades. These upgrades can increase the damage or alter the stats of the weapon to suit your specific build. They can also unlock new attachments like unique enchantments, various kinds of ammunition, and aesthetic options.
To upgrade a weapon, you'll need to have an upgrade component in place as well as the item itself. The weapon must be at least a certain level before you can upgrade it. Most weapons only be upgraded by one upgrade.
Weapon upgrade components are available scattered throughout the world, from a variety of sources, including merchants or enemies. The upgrade components themselves are a mix of ingredients that can be incorporated 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.
Upgrades are a mix of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They can be used to boost the effectiveness of weapons and enhance their ability to scale with other stats. These upgrades are available from enemies in the open world, or from merchants. They can also be obtained through combat.
There are two NPCs that can upgrade your weapons: 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 will take your Smithing Stones and Runes in exchange for a more powerful version of the weapon as well as an upgrade.
Prioritize upgrading your best-in slot items first. Then upgrade those that you aren't likely to replace anytime soon. Upgrade your weapon first, then upgrade your shoulders, chest, hands, and feet when you are planning to play a melee build. Similar principles apply to Magic and Utility Items, with the caveat that certain procs may be better than others depending on your playstyle. Similar is the case for Armour, with some reforges being superior to others.
Magic Items
A character can upgrade only one item of magic at a time. If an upgrade project is canceled and the next upgrade for the item won't begin. Upgraded magic items cost twice the amount of gold to create or purchase, but can have additional benefits.
A magical item could be any item that has special properties or effects. These are typically weapons, but they could also be shields, armors and cloaks, as well as potions. They can also be rings, scrolls or other items. Some of these items are sentient.
Most magic items can be upgraded to become infused with additional abilities. This makes them more useful to players, or can help them overcome any difficult situation. Infused equipment enhancement can offer an additional amount of damage to a specific type of enemy, for instance. This is especially useful for those who have reached the point where they're likely to face one kind of monster over and over again in Dungeons.
A ring that is infused with magic might grant immunity to nonmagical attacks that bludgeon, pierce or slash (excluding silver-based attacks) until the character gets another long rest. This is particularly beneficial for combatants who are melee, or any character who wishes to save the expense and hassle of buying a shield.
Some enchanted objects have special abilities that allow the character to cast spells that are not on their class list. This is beneficial for those who are having trouble filling their spell slots because of multiclassing. These items that are enchanted typically require an Intelligence (Arcana) check to use, and the spell's effectiveness is determined by rolling an array of tables based on the number of Intelligence points used.
Other objects that are enchanted can allow the player's appearance to change, or they could even create a completely new one. These items are especially useful for characters that were forced to leave their home or located in an area where they may not be welcomed. An item that is magical can give them an invisible effect, or make them invisible to everyone but a select few.
Utility Items
Utility items are any equipment that doesn't fall under the categories of clothing or armor and come with a range of capabilities. Contrary to Weapons and Armor they are not a single utility item that will be in conflict with the other. The majority of utility items have a passive effect which players can activate by using them. However, some of them have additional abilities that can be activated by pressing a button or activating a skill.
The most popular type of utilitarian 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 they move, 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 useful items, while others are only available through Research projects or Experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
In addition to the items that are available in the regular inventory, players can unlock additional powerful utility items 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 to allow greater effectiveness.
Most utility items increase the combat ability of a particular character or give the player a sort of advantage in navigation. Sharpening stones, crafted by an Weaponsmith can boost power and Ferocity while Maintenance Oils, created by the Huntsman, increase Concentration and healing power. Other useful items such as Writs or Theses created by the Scribe, can be used to give players either a boost in damage or condition damage.
All XCOM soldiers can equip a utility item at the beginning of the campaign. Eventually, an additional slot can be obtained by acquiring certain types of armor or completing engineering, research or experimental projects in the Proving Ground. In the Alien Hunters DLC, additional slots are created by equipping the Grenade Launcher, which allows the player to equip a Smoke Grenade or Bomb in another grenade slot. an offensive grenade is placed in the main grenade slot.