https://parrish-iversen.thoughtlanes.net/the-secret-secrets-of-upgrade-item-1728790549 https://korsholm-keene.mdwrite.net/is-item-upgrade-as-crucial-as-everyone-says The Item Upgrader in World of Warcraft The War Within introduced two gear upgrade currencies, Valorstones and Harbinger Crests. They can be traded with the NPCs for upgraders of items Cuzolth and Vaskarn. Each item can be upgraded to the maximum level once for the slot. Upgrades to that slot will be less expensive afterward. The pity system, which was introduced with The War Within, also lowers the extreme upgrade variance. Upgrades Upgrades are components that improve performance or add new functions. They can be bought or earned in various ways, including through in-game events and cash shop items. In contrast to enchantments, which can be incorporated into any item, upgrades are attached to specific items and are only used on those items. This means that upgrades cannot be applied to a weapon until it already has been equipped by the player. However, some items can be upgraded many times, providing a much greater benefit to the wearer of the item. The mechanism of upgrading is fairly new. It was introduced in patch 4.1.0. The upgrade system allows players to combine additional improvements to equipment to boost its power, from simple strength boosts to massive damage and defense enhancements. The upgrades are split into tracks, and each track has limitations on the amount of upgrades that can be completed. The limits are in place to stop players from dumping low-keystone dungeons in search of gear and then upgrading it all the way up. The gear that can be upgraded includes weapons, armor, and consumables. Most gear is already upgraded as it drops however, a few items (such as Ornn's gear, or the baby Dracolich pet) aren't upgradeable. Gear can be upgraded to higher levels by purchasing a recipe from the upgrade vendor, and adding it to an item in the appropriate upgrade slot. The player can determine