WoW Upgrades - The Item Upgrader

Upgrades give a guaranteed boost to specific stats. Each upgrade increases item level by +3. Each upgrade also boosts an unspecified substat.

The upgraded gear typically has a higher trade value, unless it has inherently low requirements (like the FB sorc's shield) or has a high stat variance (like Eth titan weapons). Upgrades are less important for those with lower requirements because of the requirement to roll a perfect version.

Recycle Points

The item upgrader mod upgrader lets players upgrade their gear by transferring the currency to an NPC. Upgrades can be applied on any kind of armor or weapons. However, the item that is used to upgrade will be consumed forever and can't be used again. Upgrades can also be used to create enchantments.

The upgrader is located in all major cities, and can be accessed anytime to upgrade your equipment. It is recommended to visit the upgrader at least once every couple of weeks to ensure that your equipment is up to date.

Upgrades will cost more depending on the level of the item upgrader kit, but they will always be cheaper than purchasing new equipment. Upgrades like upgrading a Benthic chest up to ilvl385 will cost you 20 recycle points. A similar item will cost you 105.

Valorstones

Upgrades are items that can be used to upgrade tools, armor, weapon, and accessory upgrades. Players can purchase them from item upgraders NPCs for a variety of currencies. They can also find them on random treasure lists. Once an upgrade has been purchased it can be applied to any weapon or tool using the help of The button will show the item upgrader mod's next upgrade level if there are enough materials.

Upgrade costs vary depending on the item upgrades slot, and the current item level. For Item Level upgrade example weapons are more expensive than gloves, bracers or bracers. Each upgrade costs 15 Flightstones and a variety of crests, with certain upgrades offering discounts to lower the cost of the Flightstones or crests that are used. Once an item is upgraded to a certain degree it is able to be degraded and returned to the upgrader for a lower amount of both currency types.

Item upgraders can be found at many locations including the main island and some outposts. The NPCs offer both an upgrade discount as well as a chance to get a brand new upgrade recipe. The upgrade discount increases when more items are upgraded. It can also be increased by having players complete certain achievements or complete quests.

Unlike Cromwell in Baldur's Gate II there is no upgrader for items at the start of Icewind Dale. The NPCs that can assist with upgrades are available only through a variety means. This is both a positive and an issue.

In Season 3, a number of new Adventurer, Veteran, Champion, Hero, or Mythic) it won't require Flightstones to be upgraded. This change lets players upgrade their equipment to the highest level possible on all of their characters, instead of relying on seasonal loot.

It's also important to use crests wisely, as they only have one use. For instance, it's Best item upgrade to use all of your Whelpling-rank crests with the best equipment available, and then keep Drake and Wyrm crests for the next batch of upgrades you plan on making. This is particularly relevant for trinkets and rings that occupy multiple slots on the character, that will be able to avail the discount for all accounts when all slots are full of high-quality equipment.