Path of Exile Item Upgrading
Upgrades to items allow players to upgrade their weapons and gear by adding new affixes, boosting its base stats or giving additional benefits. To upgrade items, players must have the item in their inventory, and also access the kiln.
Typically items that have weak bases (like rings) can be upgraded to a more powerful base, whereas objects with strong bases, such as Eth titans don't change in their stats following being upgraded.
Upgrade components
Upgrade components can be incorporated into weapons, armor, trinkets and tools for gathering, offering an attribute bonus or extra impact when the equipment is being used. They can be purchased from vendors, found in loot, dropped by enemies, or obtained as a reward from missions or chests. Certain upgrades come with additional cosmetic effects. Most upgrades require the equipment to be above a certain level before they can be upgraded.
To upgrade the quality of a weapon, armor or other item in the game, the player will have to select it and click the Upgrade button on the toolbar. The preview will appear on the right side of the screen that shows what the expected upgrade statistics will be as well as the element or material required to make that happen.
There are three types 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 type of equipment and offer less bonuses than upgrade components that are restricted to a specific type. Infusions, which can only be placed in ascended gear and legendary equipment are exactly the same as gems, but offer higher bonuses and cannot be placed in any other equipment. Suffix upgrades can be added to gathering tools. They will add the suffix at the end of the item's name. For example adding a Glyph could transform a staff wrapping of Minor Vigor a Canthan staff wrapping of Minor Vigor.
In the case of upgrades for gathering tools when a player swaps one glyph with a different one the previous glyph will be returned to the inventory. If you replace another upgrade component, it will be destroyed, with the exception for the inscriptions that can be swapped freely.
Leveling
The upgrade system in Path of Exile has some significant variations from previous versions. Gear is now categorised in tracks, and each item can be upgraded a certain number of times before it is "leveled out." The upgrade cost increases with each level, but the required materials don't increase as much. This lets players focus their efforts on a couple of key items and maximize their impact instead of spreading the cost of upgrades across several pieces.
When an item is finished being leveled and is leveled out, it will be eligible for an upgrade set of components, and an increase in the probability that the upgrade will succeed. This bonus is known as the Artisan's Energy. It will reset at 0 if the upgrade fails or increases if the upgrade succeeds.
Once item upgrades is upgraded to its maximum level, it will be able to be given affixes that boost its attributes. The number of affixes available will depend on the item's base type. For example an uncommon or rare weapon with a base that is normal will have no more than two affixes to choose from, while legendary armors will have up to eight affixes available for it.
Each upgrade requires an amount of Flightstones and crests depending on the item's current level and the slot it's in. In general, weapons will require more Flightstones to upgrade than other kinds of equipment.
If an item fails to attain its maximum level, the NPC grants the player the option to transfer it to a different character and re-infuse the item with a new set or upgrades. This process takes up to two hours and will cost the same amount of material, though it will have less chance of success.
Engineers may use a level in order to measure the height of the building to a known point, like the 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 structures are built to an extremely high level of accuracy and safety.
Rerolling
Rerolling refers to the process of changing the upgrade components of an item. It is an important aspect of the game and can drastically increase the strength of an item and damage as well as other characteristics. This can be done via the item menu or by clicking the Reroll button on an upgraded item. Rerolling an item can be costly and should be done sparingly.
Reroll tokens are derived by recycling upgraded items. These tokens can be used to upgrade 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 amount of level that has been filled is based on the rarity and cost of upgrading of the item.
In the past, some upgrade items had priority affixes that made them easier to roll for than others. This meant that you could get the stats that mattered most to your build often than others. This included stats such as the armor's total armour, thorns, and diminished duration due to control or the weapon's bonus attack speed and strike chance.
This has changed since the last patch. Priority affixes were removed, and all upgrades have the same chance of rolling for each statistic. This can be either good or bad, depending on what you're looking for and want from your equipment.
Each upgraded item may be equipped with a special bonus that boosts the item's power by a specific percentage or a flat amount. These bonuses are added to normal affixes. The more you upgrade an item, the better the chance of receiving the bonus of your choice.
The game also includes several sets, which grant a set bonus when three or more upgraded items from the same set are placed on a unit. This is an excellent method to add a lot of power to a particular character without spending lots of money.
Many players choose to reroll their equipment and weapons, particularly in the early stages of the game. Rerolling is a way to gain a stronger character quicker, which enables players to advance in the game and reach higher tiers.
Sets
Sets are collections that can be set up differently. They can be of various sizes, contain no elements at all, or contain a single element. They can be used to organize data or separating information. They can also be used to study patterns. Sets can be classified in various ways in terms of size and shape.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom offers an extensive selection of upgradeable set items. Certain items are worth upgrading while others aren't. Upgrades are worth it for armor sets that provide high defense and set bonuses. However, upgrades to weapons typically do not boost the item's stats much as compared to their purple counterparts. This makes them less attractive to upgrade when your collection of weapons and armor pieces is already extensive.
Set items can be upgraded to include special functions that are beneficial for certain builds. item upgrader and Aldur's Advance boots are a good example of this. 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).
Another reason to upgrade certain items is to bring them up to the same level with their levels. For instance the Immortal King set has a vast range of levels, ranging from 29 to 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 attributes of the item as well as the necessary items needed to upgrade it. The item's attributes will be displayed, along with any required items. For instance the No-mouth face will require 1.1K Scrap Materials and 250 Enchanted Dust and 5 Glowing Shards to upgrade. Players can also check the upgrade requirements for specific items at the Cyrodiil Golden vendor or Leaderboard.
Generally speaking generally speaking, jewelry and weapons offer more value for trade when they are fully upgraded than armor. 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 increase the defense value of armor that has an updated appearance.