How to Upgrade Items in Pokemon GO
The Upgrade is one the most important features in Pokemon GO. It allows trainers to evolve Porygon into Porygon2 and also gives them a chance to progress in their Pokedex.
Although this item is rare, players can find it by spinning the photo disc at a Pokestop or as a reward during some special events. What is this item used for?
Components
Upgrade components can be added to trinkets, weapons or gathering tools in order to confer an additional benefit. They are a vital component in the crafting process and can be obtained by salvaging or bought from vendors. They can also be found in the form of drops in the game, dropped by enemies or gathered from spheres of items. They can be used to upgrade any weapon or armor that has an upgrade slot.
To achieve the highest level of progress in the game, it is important to use upgrade components to maximize experience gained from upgrading weapons and equipment. The addition of organic components to an upgraded item will increase the multiplier of experience, whereas mechanical components will reduce it. The best combination is a high experience-multiplier organic component followed by a low-experience-multiplier mechanical component. This will increase the amount of experience you acquire and allow you to move on to the next level.
It's important to know how the upgrade system functions to make the most of your upgrades. The system works by keeping a running total of experience for the item you're upgrading. Each component has an multiplier of experience that can be positive or negative. When the total reaches an amount that is certain, it is reset to zero.
Additionally the amount of time gained from each upgrade component is determined by the hidden rank of the item being upgraded and its experience multiplier. The items with higher ranks will be more difficult to upgrade, while those with lower ranks are less difficult to acquire.
When a new upgrade to your hardware is installed, it's important to carefully remove all existing connections and fasteners that hold the old component in place. Keep them in the parts tray for quick identification and safe-keeping. After the new hardware has been installed, reconnect any cables or wires and connect the power supply to the electrical power. Then, test the computer by switching it on. If everything is connected correctly, the computer should boot up normally. This is a vital step to ensure the new hardware will be compatible with your existing system.
Glyphs
Glyphs are a great way to make your gear better, but you have to be able to utilize them properly. Each glyph can be used to improve a substat, and the higher the rank of a glyph, the more powerful it is. Make sure you choose wisely, since you can only upgrade Glyphs once. Glyphs are also only available once, so they disappear when you use them on an object or artifact.
The most effective symbols are those which increase your chances to roll an affix that is of the desired tier or type. They are typically found on the most expensive weapons, armor and other accessories. You can also find them on the Paragon Board. They are worth the extra effort but can be difficult to obtain.
You can find Glyphs in the Black Lion Chests or purchase them at the Trading Post. Certain glyphs are only used only once, while others remain in place. The latter are great for items that need to be used frequently. The Glyph of Hope, for example, allows you to increase the probability of acquiring a particular affix when you are enchanting items.
Some glyphs are also used to modify existing affixes. This is common on boots and gloves. Each glyph can hold four different affixes. The Glyph of Insight for example, turns a prefix in an experimental affix. This is a useful tool to have if you are looking to maximize the damage output or want to be sure you'll get a high-quality affix for a particular slot.
When you reach the level 50, the nature of the game shifts dramatically. Instead of relying on the campaign, you'll need to navigate the intricate Paragon Board, Nightmare Dungeons, and new grinds to ensure that your build is as optimal as possible.
The best glyphs are the ones that are compatible with your character class like the Exploit Glyph that increases damage to vulnerable enemies. Control Glyph is another good glyph that boosts damage against enemies that are stunned, frozen or slow. Each symbol has a radius and the radius grows as you upgrade it. This makes glyphs the most effective method to improve your gear during the last game.
Reroll tokens
Reroll tokens are an upgrade item that lets players change one of the attributes on an item. You can do this from the item's window by selecting an item and then clicking the green button with circling arrows. The cost of the reroll is contingent upon the rarity of the item.
Reroll tokens can be found in the Mystery Box, as a rare drop from skulled creatures, or purchased from the Trader. They are also obtained through Event Items and can be obtained from other players. They can be used to reroll weapons, armors, and rings in increments of two. Each reroll token gives players a chance to roll for a new attribute which could be higher or lower than the previous one.
In addition being able to reroll upgrades Reroll tokens can also be used to recycle items. The rarity of the item determines the amount of points players will receive for recycling it. This is a great way to dispose of old, useless equipment which hasn't been upgraded.
The reroll token can also be used to offer new weapon characteristics. These are shown to the player, who has the option to decide whether to accept them or not. The player is able to provide a total of six items at a time and the variety of choices increases as the item's value and rarity increase. This option is accessible by clicking the Upgrade tab on the forge.
A reroll token can also be used to roll the set bonus of an item. It is applied if three or more items in the same set are fitted to an item. The set bonus only applies to units that belong to the same class and cannot be applied to units that belong to different classes.
Other upgrade items, such recipes, can also be Rerolled. These items aren't available in the shops or through rerolls, but are transferred to the Non Droppable Pool when players choose the Food Card requiring new Ingredients or equipment. The reroll token can be used to reroll the extra bonuses on these items however the base stats and levels (including all upgrades) will remain unchanged.
Leveling
In the game, players are able to level up equipment by using an item upgrade item. These items can be made by obtaining the necessary ingredients from the NPCs who upgrade items located in major cities. After an item has been upgraded, it will get a bonus to its base stats. Certain affixes may also be modified. This could lead to an increase of a significant amount in an item's level.
When an item is upgraded it will show a blue icon in its upper-left corner. The item will also display an amount of upgrades below its maximum level. The maximum level of the item will increase if there are more upgrades. Players can upgrade items to as many times as they want. This will allow them to reach gear breakpoints, which increase the reroll chance of certain affixes.
The ability to upgrade items gives players the ability to increase the level of weapons and armor, helms, and a helm. This process requires items, which are then exchanged at the upgrader NPC in exchange for currency. The upgrader will display an image of the item's new level and accept either Happy Tickets or Happy Stars to complete the upgrade. The item used for materials will be lost. However, the upgraded item will retain Item EXP to upgrade it further.
There is no way to guarantee that an Upgrade will show up however it has an extremely low chance of appearing during spinning Pokestops or Gyms. Players can also make an upgrade on a Porygon to transform it into a Porygon2 which will eat the item.
The Upgrade is an evolution product that was introduced in Generation II. It is a transparent device packed with a variety of information, manufactured by Silph Co. It can be used to evolve certain Pokemon species and is activated when you trade it with the Link Cable. It is a very rare item that has an 1% drop rate per spin at Pokestops and Gyms. It is also available by taking part in the Upgrade Station event.