World of Warcraft Item Upgrades
The upgrade feature for items allows players to upgrade their existing equipment. This can be done at any item upgrader NPC.
Upgrades can boost the stats of an item and also add additional features based on the type of item. Examples include Whistan's shield, for FB Sorcs, or Goldwraps for build casters.
Armour
Link's armor is an essential element in keeping him safe from harm. Although it isn't upgraded like weapons, you can still enhance its defence capabilities in different ways.
The principle of armour is to safeguard animals or people from physical harm or injury in the form of direct physical assault or from a range of dangers posed by the environment and activities. Historically, most armour was made from fabric or leather, but metal protections were also employed, especially for military applications like heavy cavalry and combat drones.
As with weapons there are a myriad of ways that armor can be upgraded, but most will require visiting one of the four Great Fairy Fountains located throughout Hyrule. Each fountain offers a different level of upgrade, with more protection levels requiring more rupees as well as materials.
The first thing to note about Armor Upgrades is they are permanent upgrades and once they've been applied they are not able to be replaced unless you have another piece of equipment with the same upgrade. It is important that you only apply the highest grade of upgrades to your gear and that you have enough of the materials needed to complete the process.
You will find the upgrades you need in many places throughout Hyrule. These include shrines, merchants, and even enemies. These are usually marked by the blue triangle or gold circle symbol. They are available in large quantities as you progress through. While they might appear randomly, there's an opportunity that obtaining certain upgrade components will trigger a quest that will reward you with more.
It is also important to note that, even though the level of protection provided by each upgrade varies, it is the same across all upgrades and will always be superior to nothing. A complete set of upgraded armor will give you a powerful defense boost that will protect against all kinds of attacks, except magic. This makes it a formidable weapon for any class.
Weapons
You can upgrade your guns with special upgrades that make them truly unique. They can boost damage, alter the weapon's stats in order to adapt to your specific build or even unlock new attachments such as unique enchantments, ammo types, and aesthetic options.
To upgrade a weapon you'll require an upgrade component available and the item itself. The weapon should be at least an appropriate level to upgrade it. Most weapons can only be upgraded by one upgrade.
Weapon upgrade components can be found all over the world from enemies or from merchants. The upgrade components themselves are a combination of components that can be incorporated into weapons, armor, trinkets, and gathering tools to give an attribute bonus or other effect when they are in use. They require that the equipment be of a certain level to allow the upgrade. They can be upgraded in the same manner as other items.
Upgrades are a mixture of Smithing Stones (a type of stone) and Runes. They are used to enhance the stats of weapons and enhance their effectiveness in comparison to other stats. They can be obtained from enemies that are dropped into the open world, bought from certain merchants, or obtained through drops during combat.
There are two NPCs who 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 the ones you're not likely to replace in the near future. Upgrade your weapon first, and then upgrade your chest, shoulders feet, hands, and shoulders in case you intend to play in a melee-based build. The same principle applies to Magic and Utility Items. However, based on your style of play, certain procs will be more useful than others. Similar is the case for Armour Reforges, with certain types being superior to others.
Magic Items
A character can only upgrade one item of magic. If an upgrade project is cancelled, any subsequent upgrades for the item won't begin. Upgraded magic items cost twice as much gold to create or purchase, but can have additional benefits.
A magical item can be any item with special properties or effects. These items are mostly 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 may be converted into a sentient.
Most magic items can be enhanced in their abilities. This makes them more useful to players or aid them overcome a difficult encounter. A weapon infused with some special substance could be able to provide additional damage against a specific kind of enemy. This is especially beneficial for characters who have reached the point where they're likely to encounter a particular kind of monster over and over again in dungeons.
A ring infused by magic may give immunity to non-magical attacks that bludgeon, pierce or slash (excluding silvered attacks) until the character gets another long rest. This is especially useful for melee martial characters or anyone who wants to stay clear 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 can be useful for a character who has difficulty maintaining their spell slots due to multiclassing. These items with enchanted abilities generally require an Intelligence (Arcana) check to use, and the spell is determined by rolling on a table that is based on the number Intelligence points used.
Other enchanted items might allow the player to change their appearance, or even create an entirely new one. These are particularly beneficial for those who have to leave their homes, or who are in a situation where they may not be welcomed. A magical item could give them the ability to disappear or make them invisible for everyone, except for the chosen person.
Utility Items
Utility items are products that do not fit into the categories of clothing, armor or Weapons and offer various capabilities. They are not compatible with each other, in contrast to Armor or Weapons. The majority of utility items come with a passive effect that players can activate while using them. However, some have additional abilities which are activated by pressing a button or activating an ability.
The most popular kind of utility item is the Flashlight that illuminates the surrounding area. Other useful items include the Helicopter Cap and Rocket Boots which allow the player float in mid-air while moving, and the Jetpack which allows the player to accelerate in all directions when on the ground. In the Engineering section, you can instantly produce several utilitarian items, whereas others are available only through research projects or experimental projects on the Proving Ground.
Players can gain more powerful utility items in addition to those they have in their usual inventory by purchasing them from the Atomic Shop or from seasonal Scoreboard rewards. Certain of these items can be upgraded to allow greater effectiveness.
The majority of utility items give players an advantage in navigation or boost the ability to fight. For instance, sharpening stones created by the Weaponsmith increase Ferocity and Power as well as Maintenance Oils created by the Huntsman boost the concentration and healing power. Other items of utility like Writs and Theses made by the Scribe, can be used to give players either an increase in Damage or Condition Damage.
XCOM soldiers can equip a single utilitarian item to begin the campaign. An additional slot is available after the completion of certain research, engineering, or experiments on the Proving Ground. During the Alien Hunters downloadable content, additional slots can be added by equipping the Grenade Launcher. This allows players to utilize an Smoke Grenade or Bomb while an offensive grenade remains in the primary slot.