Path of Exile Item Upgrading
The ability to upgrade items allows players to enhance their weapons and gear with new affixes, increasing the base stats of the item or providing additional benefits. To upgrade an item, the player needs to have it in their inventory and have access to the kiln.
Items with weak bases, such as rings, can be upgraded into more robust bases. Items with strong bases, such as eth Titans have little change in their stats.
Upgrade components
Upgrade components can be used to upgrade weapons, armor, trinkets and tools for gathering, offering an attribute bonus or additional effect when the equipment is used. They can be purchased from vendors, found in loot, dropped by enemies or received 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 an armor, weapon or other item in the game, the player will need to select it and then click the Upgrade button in the toolbar. This will display a preview on the right side of the screen, showing what the expected upgrade stats will be and also the required material or component needed to make that happen.
There are three kinds of universal upgrades (which include gems), prefix upgrades, and suffix upgrade components. Universal upgrades, which comprise gems, can be placed in any kind of equipment and provide smaller bonuses than upgrade components that are type-restricted. Infusions are jewels that are only available in legendary and ascended equipment. They provide the same bonuses as jewels, however they cannot be used in other equipment. Suffix upgrades can be added to gathering tools. They add the suffix to the end of the item's name. For example the addition of the suffix Glyph could transform the staff wrapping of Minor Vigor into a Canthan staff wrapping of Minor Vigor.
In the case of upgrades to gather tools, if a player replaces one glyph by another the previous glyph will be returned to the inventory. If you replace any other upgrade component the item will be destroyed, except for the inscriptions that can be swapped freely.
Leveling
Path of Exile's upgrade process is different from previous versions in some important ways. Gear is now categorised in tracks, and each item can only be upgraded a certain number of times before it is "leveled out." The costs for upgrading increase with each level, however the materials required do not. This allows players to focus their efforts on a specific few items and maximize the effect of those items, instead of spreading upgrade costs over multiple pieces.
This will enable the item to receive new upgrade components, and have a greater chance of success. This bonus is known as the Artisan's Energy. It resets to 0 if an upgrade fails, or increases if the upgrade succeeds.
Once a piece is upgraded to the maximum level, it is able to get the affixes needed to enhance its abilities. The number of affixes that are available is determined by the item's class. For example an uncommon or exclusive weapon with a standard base will have only two affixes, while a legend armor will have eight affixes.
Each upgrade will require a certain number of Flightstones and crests based on the item's current level and the item slot it's in. Weapons typically require more Flightstones than other equipment.
If an item does not reach its maximum level, the NPC offers the player the option to transfer it to another character and re-infuse the item with a different set or upgrades. item upgrade can take as long as two hours and will cost the same amount of materials but will result in a lower chance of success.
To determine the height of a structure, engineers will utilize an instrument to compare the measurement with an established reference point, such as a benchmark or the ground's elevation. This method is known as a "level loop." It involves taking readings using the backsight rod and the level and then turning the level and taking the foresight rod reading. This method helps ensure that buildings are built to a high standard of safety and accuracy.
Rerolling
Rerolling is the process of altering the upgrade components of an item. It is an essential element of the game and can boost the damage, strength or other attributes. It is possible to do this through the menu for items or by pressing the Reroll button whenever you upgrade an item. Rerolling is costly and should only be used in rare cases.
Reroll tokens are derived by recycling upgraded items. These tokens are then used to upgrade the original item or another item of the same type. Recyclable items have a gauge that shows the degree of upgrade. The amount of level that has been filled is based on the rarity and the upgrade cost of the item.
In the past, certain upgrade items had priority affixes which made them easier to roll for than others. This meant that you'd receive the most crucial stats to your build more frequently than other items. This included stats such as the armor's total armour, thorns and control impaired duration reduced stats or the weapon's bonus attack speed and strike chance.
This has changed since the last patch. Priority affixes are no longer required and all upgrades will have the same chance of rolling for each stat. This can be a great or bad thing depending on your needs and requirements from your equipment.
Each upgraded item may also have a unique fixed-value, fixed-value benefit that increases its power by a specific percentage. These bonuses are rolled into the standard affixes. The more you upgrade an item, the better your chance of getting an exclusive bonus.
The game also features various sets which give a set bonus when three or more upgraded items from the same set are installed on an item. This is a good method of giving an individual character more power without spending a ton of money.
Many players reroll their weapons and gear particularly in the beginning stages. Rerolling is a method to gain a stronger character faster, which allows players to advance in the game and attain higher tiers.
Sets
Sets are collections of elements that can be put together in a variety of ways. They can be of various dimensions, contain no elements at all or contain just one element. They can be used to organize data or separating information. They can also be used to analyze patterns. Sets can be categorized in a variety of ways, including by size and shape.
There are many set items to upgrade in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Certain items are worth upgrading, while some are not. Armor sets with high defense values or set bonuses are generally worth upgrading. Weapon upgrades are not as effective in boosting stats as their purple counterparts. This makes them less appealing to upgrade in the event that your collection of armor and weapons pieces is already extensive.
Set items can be upgraded to include unique tools that are suitable for specific builds. This is evident in Aldur's Advance Boots and Guillaume's Face. 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 levels. For example, the Immortal King set has a wide range of levels, ranging from 29 to 76. Upgrades to lower-level items of the set can increase their defense and increase their competitiveness in terms of damage.
Clicking the Upgrade button will display the item's attributes and the required items to upgrade it. It will show the item's attributes, along with the items needed to upgrade it. For instance the No-mouth face will require 1.1K Scrap Materials as well as 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.
In general, weapons and armor have a higher trade value when they are fully updated. Particularly for weapons with damage glyphs for spells or weapons and are upgraded to gold is recommended as it will give a substantial increase in their performance. The armor that has a new appearance will also benefit from this because its defense will increase as it moves from purple to gold.