Path of Exile Item Upgrading
Upgrades to items allow players to upgrade their weapons and gear with new affixes that boost its stats base or giving additional benefits. To upgrade an item, a player has to have it in their inventory, as well as access to the kiln.
Usually items that have weak bases (like rings) can be upgraded to a more powerful base while items with strong bases such as eth titans aren't affected in their stats following being upgraded.
Upgrade components
Upgrade components are items that can be used to upgrade weapons, armor, trinkets and tools for gathering, offering an attribute bonus or additional impact when the equipment is in use. They can be bought from vendors, retrieved as loot gathered by enemies or obtained from chests and missions. Certain upgrades can also be equipped with special cosmetic effects. Most upgrades require that the equipment be above a certain point before they are upgraded.
In order to upgrade an item of armor, the player must select it and then click on the Upgrade button in the toolbar. This will show a preview on the right side of the screen showing what the expected upgrade statistics will be, as well as the necessary component or material needed for the upgrade to take place.
There are three kinds of upgrade components: universal upgrades, prefix upgrades and suffix upgrades. Universal upgrades, which are made up of gems, are able to be used in any type of equipment, and offer lower bonuses than upgrade components that are restricted to a specific type. Infusions are gems that can only be used in equipment that is legendary or ascended. They offer the same benefits as jewels, but they cannot be used in any other equipment. Suffix upgrades are able to be placed in gathering tools, will add their name to the end of the name of the item they are connected to, for example adding a Glyph to the Staff Wrapping of Minor Vigor will change it to a Canthan Staff Wrapping of Minor Vigor.
If an individual upgrades a gathering tool, and then replaces the glyphs with a different one, the old one will be returned to their inventory. However, replacing item upgrader can destroy it, with the exception of inscriptions which can be freely swapped.
Leveling
The upgrade system in Path of Exile has some important changes from previous versions. Gear is now classified into tracks and each item can be upgraded a certain number of times before it's "leveled out." The costs for upgrading increase with each level, however the materials required for upgrades do not. This allows players to focus their efforts on a specific few items and maximize the impact of those items, instead of dispersing upgrade costs across multiple pieces.
This will allow the item to receive upgraded components and a higher chance of success. This bonus is known as the Artisan's Energy and it will reset to zero on failure or increases when the upgrade succeeds.
When a piece is upgraded to the maximum level, it will be able to receive the affixes needed to enhance its abilities. The number of affixes available will depend on the item's base. For example, an uncommon or unique weapon with a standard base will have only two affixes, whereas a legend armor will have eight affixes.
Each upgrade requires a certain number of Flightstones or Crests, based on whether the item is at its current level, and in which slot it is located in. Weapons typically require more Flightstones than other equipment.
If an item does not attain its maximum level, the NPC grants the player the choice to transfer it to a new character and re-infuse the item with a different set of upgrades. This process can take up to two hours, and costs the same amount of material. However it has a lower success rate.
To measure the height of a building engineers use a level to compare the measurement against a known reference point like a benchmark or the elevation of the ground. This is referred to as a "level-loop." It involves taking readings with the level and backsight rod, then turning the level and making the foresight rod reading. This method ensures that structures are built to a high level of accuracy and safety.
Rerolling
Rerolling is the process of changing the upgrade components of an item. It is a very important part of the game that can increase an item's damage, strength, or other attributes. This can be done through the menu for items or by using the Reroll button on an upgraded item. Rerolling an item can be costly and should be handled with care.
The game allows players to recycle upgraded items, and use them to earn Reroll tokens. These tokens are then used to upgrade the original item or an similar item. Recyclable items come with an indicator of level that indicates how much of the upgrade gauge is filled. The rarity and cost of upgrading an item determines the level of filling.
In the past, certain upgrade items were affixed with priority that made them easier to roll for than others. It meant that you'd get the most crucial stats to your build more frequently than others. This included stats like armor's total armour, thorns and control impaired duration reduced stats or the weapons' bonus attack speed and strike chance.
This was changed in the latest patch. Priority affixes have been removed and all upgrades will have the same chances of rolling for every stat. This could be good or bad, depending on what you're looking to get from your equipment.
Each upgraded item can come with a unique, fixed-value bonus that increases its power by a specific percentage. These bonuses are rolled in addition to the standard affixes. The more you upgrade a product, the better the chance of receiving a unique bonus.
The game also comes with number sets that grant the player a bonus if three or four upgraded items from the set are installed on a unit. This is a great method to add a lot of power to a character without spending lots of money.
Many players have the habit of rerolling their weapons and gear particularly in the beginning stages. Rerolling is a method to gain a stronger character quicker, which enables players to advance in the game and reach higher levels.
Sets
Sets are collections that can be arranged differently. They could be of various dimensions, have none of the elements, or have a single element. They can be utilized to organize data or organize information. They are also useful in studying patterns. Sets can be classified in several ways, including by size and shape.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom offers an extensive selection of set items that can be upgraded. Some items are worth upgrading and others aren't. Upgrades are worth it for armor sets that offer high defense and set bonuses. Weapon upgrades aren't as effective in improving stats as their counterparts in purple. This makes them less appealing to upgrade if you have lots of armor or weapons already.
Some set items are upgraded for their own unique functions, which can be particularly beneficial in certain builds. This is evident in Aldur's Advance Boots and Guillaume's Face. Both were upgraded to Exceptional Winged Helms as well as Exceptional Mirrored Boots, respectively. This increased their defense from 217 to 321. (Strength requirements and Level requirements were also increased).
Upgrades are also possible to bring certain items to parity with the tiers. For example, the Immortal King set has a vast range of levels, ranging between 29 and 76. Upgrading lower-level set items can boost their defense and increase their competitiveness in terms of damage.
To see if an item is worth upgrading, players must click the Upgrade button on the screen for their character. The attributes of the item will be displayed as well as any necessary items. For example the No-mouth Face will require 1.1K Scrap Materials and 250 Enchanted Dust and 5 Glowing Shards to upgrade. Players can also verify the upgrade requirements for specific items at the Cyrodiil Golden vendor or Leaderboard.
In general, armor and weapons have higher value when they are updated. Upgrades to gold are recommended for weapons that have weapons-damage or spell glyphs. This will result in a significant improvement in their stats. This will also boost the defense of armor with an updated appearance.