Path of Exile Item Upgrading
Players can upgrade their weapons and equipment using new attachments. They can also boost the base stats of the item or provide additional benefits. To upgrade an item, a player has to have it in their inventory and have access to the kiln.
Items with weak bases, like rings, can be upgraded into a stronger base. Items with bases that are strong, such as the Titans of eth have little change in their stats.
Upgrade components
Upgrade components can be used to upgrade weapons, armor, trinkets and gathering tools, providing an attribute bonus or extra impact when the equipment is used. They can be purchased from vendors, found in loot, dropped by enemies or as a reward for missions or chests. Certain upgrades also have cosmetic effects. Most upgrades require that the equipment be at a certain level to upgrade.
To upgrade the quality of a weapon, armor or other item in the game, players will have to select it and then click the Upgrade button in the toolbar. The preview will appear on the right side of the screen, showing what the expected upgrade stats will be as well as the required element or material required to complete the upgrade.
There are three kinds that are universal upgrades (which include gems) Prefix upgrades and suffix upgrade components. Universal upgrades, which are made up of gems, can be placed in any kind of equipment, and offer lower bonuses than upgrade components that are type-restricted. Infusions, which can only be placed in ascended gear and legendary equipment are similar to jewels but have higher bonuses and cannot be placed in any other type of equipment. Suffix upgrades can be added to gathering tools. They add a suffix at the end of item names. For instance adding a Glyph will transform the staff wrapping of Minor Vigor into a Canthan staff wrapping of Minor Vigor.
In the case of upgrades to gather tools when a player swaps one glyph with a different one the old glyph will be returned to the inventory. If you replace another upgrade component with a glyph, it will be destroyed, except for the inscriptions that can be swapped freely.
Leveling
The upgrade system in Path of Exile has some important differences from earlier versions. Gear is now classified into tracks and each item is able to be upgraded as many times before it's "leveled out." The upgrade cost increases with each level however the materials required aren't as high. This allows players to concentrate their efforts on a specific few items and maximize the impact of those items, instead of spreading upgrade costs over multiple pieces.
Once an item has been leveled out in this way, it is eligible for an upgrade set of components, as well as an increase in the probability that the upgrade will succeed. This bonus is called the Artisan's Energy. It resets to 0 if the upgrade fails, or increases if the upgrade succeeds.
Once a piece of gear is upgraded to its highest level it is able to gain affixes which will enhance its capabilities. The number of affixes available will depend on the item's base. For instance, a rare or unique weapon with a normal base will have only two affixes available for it, whereas a legendary armor will have up to eight affixes available for it.
Each upgrade requires an amount of Flightstones and crests to complete, depending on the current level of the item and the slot it's in. Weapons usually require more Flightstones than other equipment.
If an item doesn't reach its maximum level, the NPC gives players the option to transfer it to a new character and re-infuse the item with a new set or upgrades. This process can take up to two hours and will cost the same amount of material but will have lower chances of success.
To measure the height of a structure, engineers will employ an instrument to compare the measurement with a known reference point like a benchmark or the elevation of the ground. This method is known as a "level-loop." It involves taking readings with the level and backsight rod before turning the level to make the foresight rod reading. This method helps ensure that buildings are built to a high level of accuracy and safety.
Rerolling
Rerolling is the process of altering the upgrade components of an item. It is an essential part of the game, and it can improve an item's damage, strength or other attributes. You can do this via the menu for items or by pressing the Reroll button every time you upgrade an item. Rerolling can be costly and should only be performed in the rarest of circumstances.
The game allows players to recycle upgraded items, which are used to obtain Reroll tokens. These tokens can be used to upgrade either the original item or a comparable item. Recyclable items have an indicator of level that indicates how much of the upgrade gauge has been filled. The rarity and cost of upgrading an item will determine the amount of level filled.
In the past, some upgrade items had priority affixes that made them easier to roll for than other. This meant that you'd get the stats that mattered most to your build more often than other. This included things like the armor's total armor, thorns and control impaired duration reduction stats or the weapon's bonus attack speed and critical strike chance.
This has changed since the latest patch. Priority affixes were removed, and all upgrades have the identical chance of rolling each stat. This can be a good or bad thing depending on your requirements and requirements from your equipment.
Each upgraded item may be equipped with a special bonus that increases the power of the item by a set percentage or a flat amount. These bonuses are added to the normal affixes. The more you upgrade a product, the higher the chance of receiving an exclusive bonus.
The game also includes a number of sets, which give a set bonus when three or more upgraded items from the same set are placed on an item. This is a good method to give an individual character more power without spending a lot of money.
Many players reroll their weapons and gear particularly in the initial stages. Rerolling is Casesgg to gain a stronger character quicker, which enables players to advance in the game and reach higher tiers.
Sets
Sets are groups of elements that can be organized in various ways. They can have various sizes, contain none at all, or contain just one element. They can be utilized to organize data or to sort information. They are also useful in analyzing patterns. Sets can be classified in several ways, including by size and shape.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom offers a wide range of upgradeable set items. Some are worth upgrading, others aren't. Upgrades are worth it for armor sets with high defense values and set bonuses. However, upgrades to weapons typically do not improve the item's stats much as compared to their purple counterparts. This makes them less appealing to upgrade if you already have lots of weapons or armor pieces already.
Set items can be upgraded to include unique tools that are suitable for specific builds. Guillaume's Face face and Aldur's Advance boots are a good example of this. Both were upgraded from Exceptional Winged Helm and Exceptional Mirrored Boots respectively, boosting their defense by 217 to 321 (Strength requirement and Level requirement was increased as well).
Upgrades can also be made to bring certain items to par with the tiers. For example, the Immortal King set has a wide range of levels, ranging between 29 and 76. The upgrade of lower-level items in the set can increase their defense and make them more competitive in terms of damage.
Clicking the Upgrade button will display the item's attributes and the items required to upgrade it. The item will be displayed with its features, as well as the necessary items required to upgrade it. To upgrade the No-mouth Face for instance, 1.1K Scrap Materials will be required, 250 Enchanted Dust and 5 Glowing Shards. Players can also look up the upgrade requirements for specific items at the Cyrodiil Golden vendor or Leaderboard.
In general, weapons and armor have higher value when they are fully updated. Particularly, for weapons that feature spell/weapon damage glyphs, upgrading them to gold is recommended as it will provide a significant increase in their performance. It will also boost the defense value of armor with an updated look.