Path of Exile Item Upgrading
Upgrades to items allow players to upgrade their weapons and gear with new affixes that boost the base stats of the item or providing additional benefits. To upgrade items, the player must have the item in their inventory and have access to the kiln.
Typically objects with weak bases (like rings) can be upgraded to a more powerful base while objects with strong bases, such as Eth titans don't change significantly in their stats after being upgraded.
Upgrade components
Upgrade components can be incorporated into trinkets, weapons, armor and tools for gathering, offering an attribute bonus or additional impact when the equipment is in use. They can be purchased from vendors, found in loot from enemies, or gotten from chests or missions. Certain upgrades also have 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 must select it and then click on the Upgrade button on the toolbar. The preview will appear on the right side of the screen that shows what the expected upgrade stats will be, as well as the necessary material or component needed to complete the upgrade.
There are three types that are universal upgrades (which include gems) prefix upgrades and suffix upgrade components. Universal upgrades, such as gems, can be placed on any type of equipment. They offer a lower bonus than upgrade components that have a type restriction. Infusions are gems that can only be used in equipment that is legendary or ascended. They provide the same bonuses as jewels, but cannot be used with any other equipment. Suffix upgrades that can be put in gathering tools, add their name to the end of the name of the item they are attached to, for instance adding the word Glyph to the Staff Wrapping of Minor Vigor would change it to a Canthan Staff Wrapping of Minor Vigor.
If an individual upgrades a gathering tool, and replaces glyphs with another glyph, the old one will be returned to their inventory. If you replace any other upgrade component with a glyph, it will be destroyed, with the exception for the inscriptions, which can be swapped freely.
Leveling
item upgrader in Path of Exile has some significant changes from the previous versions. Gear is now broken down into tracks and items can be upgraded a specific number of times before they're "leveled out." The costs for upgrading increase with each level, however the materials required for upgrades do not. This allows players to concentrate their efforts on a select few items and maximize the impact of those items, rather than spreading upgrade costs over multiple pieces.
This allows the item to receive upgraded components, and have a greater chance of success. This bonus is known as Artisan's Energy. It will reset at 0 if the upgrade fails, or increases if the upgrade succeeds.
When a piece is upgraded to the maximum level, it can receive the affixes needed to enhance its abilities. The number of affixes that are available depends on the type of item it is. For instance an uncommon or rare weapon that has a standard base will have only two affixes to choose from, while legendary armors can have up to eight affixes available for it.
Each upgrade step requires a specific number of Flightstones or Crests, based on the type of item at its current level and in what slot it is in. Weapons typically require more Flightstones than other equipment.
If an item does not attain its maximum level, the NPC gives the player the choice to transfer it to a different character and then re-infuse it with a new set or upgrades. This procedure can take as long as two hours and will cost the same amount of materials. However it has a lower rate of success.
Engineers will utilize a level to compare the height of the building to a known point, like a benchmark. This is known as a "level loop." It involves taking readings with the backsight rod and level before turning the level and making the foresight rod reading. This method guarantees that the buildings are constructed with a high degree of precision and safety.
Rerolling
Rerolling is the process of changing an item's upgrade components. item upgrading is a very important part of the game that can improve the damage, strength or other attributes. This can be accomplished through the item menu or by pressing the Reroll button of an upgraded item. Rerolling items can be costly and should be handled with care.
Reroll tokens are obtained by recycling upgraded items. These tokens can be used to upgrade either the original item or a similar 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 contingent on the rarity and cost of upgrading of the item.
Prior to this, some upgrade items were given priority affixes which made them easier to roll. This meant that you could receive the stats that mattered most to your build more often than other items. These included things such as the armor's total armor, thorns, and duration reduction stats that are controlled or the weapon's bonus attack speed and critical strike chance.
This was changed with the recent patch. Priority affixes are no longer required and all upgrades will have the same chance of rolling for all stats. This can be good or bad, based on what you want and need from your equipment.
Each upgraded item can come with a unique fixed-value bonus that boosts its strength by a certain percentage. These bonuses are rolled in addition to the usual affixes. The more you improve a product, the higher your chance of obtaining the bonus of a different kind.
The game also comes with number sets that give the player a bonus if three or four upgraded items from the set are equipped on a unit. This is a great method to add a lot of power to a character without spending an excessive amount of money.
Many players are known to reroll their weapons and equipment, especially in the early stages. Rerolling is a way to gain a stronger character faster, allowing players to advance in the game and attain higher tiers.
Sets
Sets are collections that can be set up differently. They could be of various sizes, have none of the elements, or have a single element. They can be utilized to organize data or organize information. They can also be used to analyze patterns. Sets can be categorized in many ways, such as by size and shape.
The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom provides an extensive selection of upgradeable set items. Some items are worth upgrading, while others aren't. Upgrades are worth it for armor sets that offer high defense and set bonuses. However, upgrades to weapons typically do not boost the stats of the item when compared to their counterparts in purple. This makes them less attractive to upgrade if you already have lots of armor pieces or weapons.
Some set items are upgraded for their own special functions that can be useful in some 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, increasing their defense by 217 to 321 (Strength requirement and Level requirement were increased as well).
Another reason to upgrade certain items is to bring them up to the same level with their levels. For example the Immortal King set has a wide range of levels, ranging between 29 and 76. Upgrades to lower-level items of the set can boost their defense and make them more competitive in terms of damage.
Clicking the Upgrade button will display the attributes of the item and the necessary items needed to upgrade it. This will display the item's features, as well as 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.
Generally speaking, weapons and jewelry offer better trade value when fully upgraded than armor. Especially for weapons that have spell/weapon damage glyphs and are upgraded to gold is recommended because it will provide a significant increase in their performance. This will also boost the defense value of armor with a newer appearance.