Path of Exile Item Upgrading
Item upgrading allows players to upgrade their weapons and gear with new affixes, increasing its stats base or giving additional benefits. To upgrade an item, the player has to have it in their inventory and have access to the kiln.
Items with weak bases, such as rings, can be upgraded into a stronger base. Items with strong bases, such as eth Titans have little change in their stats.
Upgrade components
Upgrade components are items that can be incorporated into trinkets, armor, weapons and gathering tools, giving an attribute bonus or extra effect while the equipment is being used. They can be bought from vendors, found in loot, dropped by enemies or as a reward for missions or chests. Certain upgrades come with additional cosmetic effects. Most upgrades require the equipment to be at a certain level before they are upgraded.
To upgrade a weapon, armor or other item in the game, the player will need to select it and then click on the Upgrade button on the toolbar. The screen will show on the right-hand side of the screen a preview showing the expected upgrade statistics and the components or materials required for the upgrade.
There are three types of universal upgrades (which include gems) Prefix upgrades and suffix upgrade components. Universal upgrades, which include gems, are able to be used in any type of equipment, and offer lower bonuses than upgrade components that are type-restricted. Infusions are only placed in gear that is ascended and legendary equipment are similar to jewels but have higher bonuses and cannot be placed in any other kind of equipment. Suffix upgrades can be added to gathering tools. They add a suffix to the end of the names of items. For instance, adding the suffix Glyph will transform a staff wrapping of Minor Vigor a Canthan staff wrapping of Minor Vigor.
In the case of upgrades for gathering tools If a player replaces one glyph with a different one the old glyph will be returned to the inventory. If you replace any other upgrade component with a glyph, it will be destroyed, with the exception for the inscriptions that can be freely swapped.
Leveling
Path of Exile's upgrade process is different from the previous versions in a few fundamental ways. Gear is now broken down into tracks, and items can only be upgraded a specific number of times before being "leveled out." The cost for upgrades is increased with each level however the materials required aren't as high. This lets players focus their efforts on a handful of important items to maximize their impact, instead of spreading upgrade costs across multiple items.
When an item is finished being leveled in this way, it is able to receive a new set of upgrade components, and a boost in the chance that the upgrade will succeed. This bonus is known as the Artisan's Energy, and it will reset to zero on failure or increases when the upgrade is successful.
When a piece of equipment is upgraded to its highest level it is able to be given affixes that enhance its capabilities. The amount of affixes available will depend on the item's class. For example the rare or exclusive weapon that has a standard base will have no more than two affixes for it, while a legendary armor will have up to eight affixes available for it.
Each upgrade requires a certain number of Flightstones and crests to complete, depending on the item's current level and the item slot it's in. Weapons usually require more Flightstones than other equipment.
If an item does not get to its maximum level The NPC will offer players the option to transfer it to another character and re-infuse it with another set of upgrades. This process can take up to two hours and will cost the same amount of materials. However, it has a lower success rate.
Engineers employ a level to compare the height of the building with an established point, such as an existing benchmark. This method is known as a "level-loop." It involves taking readings with the level, backsighting rod, and then turning the level to take the foresighting rod reading. This method ensures that buildings are built to a high standard of accuracy and safety.
Rerolling
Rerolling refers to the process of altering the upgrade components of an item. It is a crucial element of the game, and it can increase the strength, damage, or other attributes. This can be done via the item menu or clicking the Reroll button on an upgraded item. Rerolling an item can be costly and should be handled with care.
The game lets players recycle upgraded items, and use them to acquire reroll tokens. These tokens can then be used to upgrade the original item, or to upgrade another item of the same type. Recyclable items have a gauge that shows the amount of upgrade. The amount of level that has been filled depends on the rarity and upgrade cost of the item.
Prior to this, some upgrade items were given priority affixes which made them easier to roll. This meant that you'd be able to get the stats that were important most to your build more often than other. These 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 have been removed and all upgrades will have the same chances of rolling for every stat. This can be either good or bad, based on what you're looking for and want from your equipment.
Each upgraded item may be equipped with a special bonus that increases the item's power by a set percentage or a flat amount. These bonuses are offered over the usual affixes. The more you upgrade an item, the higher chances of obtaining a unique bonus.
The game also includes number set that grants an extra bonus when three or four upgraded items from the set are installed on an item. This is a great way to give the character more power without spending a ton of money.
Many players opt to reroll their gear and weapons, especially in the early stages of the game. Rerolling is a method to gain a stronger character quicker, which enables you to advance in the game and attain higher tiers.
Sets
Sets are collections of elements that can be put together in various ways. They can be of various dimensions, contain no elements at all, or have a single element. They are useful for organizing data or separating information. They also aid in studying patterns. Sets can be classified in several ways, including by size and shape.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom provides a wide range of set items that can be upgraded. Some are worth upgrading, while some aren't. Upgrades are worth it for armor sets with high defense values and set bonuses. However, upgrades to weapons typically don't improve the stats of the item when compared to their purple counterparts. This makes them less appealing to upgrade if you already have many weapons or armor pieces already.
Set items can be upgraded to include unique tools that are suitable for certain builds. Guillaume's Face face and Aldur's Advance boots are two examples of this. Both were upgraded to Exceptional Winged Helms as well as Exceptional Mirrored Boots, respectively. item upgrading increased their defense from 217 to 321. (Strength requirements and Level requirements were also increased).
Another reason for upgrading certain items is to bring them up to the same level with their tiers. For instance the Immortal King set has a vast range of levels, ranging between 29 and 76. Upgrades to lower-level items can enhance their defense, and make them more competitive when it comes to damage.
Clicking the Upgrade button will display the item's attributes and the required items to upgrade it. The item's attributes will be displayed as well as any necessary items. For instance, the No-mouth Face will require 1.1K Scrap Materials and 250 Enchanted Dust, and 5 Glowing Shards to upgrade. Alternately, players can go to the Leaderboard or Golden vendor in Cyrodiil to check the requirements for upgrading specific items.
In general, armor and weapons are more valuable when they are updated. Particularly, for weapons that feature damage glyphs that are spell-like or weapon-related, upgrading them to gold is recommended since it will result in a significant improvement in their stats. Weapons with an upgraded appearance will benefit from this upgrade because its defense will increase as it moves from purple to gold.