How to Upgrade Items in Pokemon GO
The Upgrade is one the most important items in Pokemon GO. It lets trainers transform Porygon into Porygon2 and also allows them to grow in their Pokedex.
While it is rare, players can find it by spinning the photo disc at a Pokestop, or as a reward during some special occasions. But what does this item actually do?
Components
Upgrade components can be added to weapons, trinkets or gathering tools in order to give them an attribute bonus. They are a crucial element in crafting and can be gathered by salvaging or buying from vendors. They can also be found in the form of drops, whether from enemies or in item spheres. They can be used to upgrade any weapon or armor with an upgrade slot.
To get the highest amount of progress in the game, it is crucial to utilize upgrade components to maximize experience gained by upgrading gear and weapons. The multiplier of experience of an upgraded item is increased by adding organic components, whereas mechanical components reduce it. The best combination is a high experience-multiplier organic component followed by a low-experience-multiplier mechanical component. This will increase your experience gains and enable you to move up the levels of weapon or equipment more accessible.
The upgrade system is complex, and it's important to understand how it works in order to benefit the most from your upgrades. The system operates by keeping a running total of experience for the component you're upgrading. Each component has a positive or negative experience multiplier, and when the total reaches certain thresholds then it's reset to zero.
The amount of the experience gained by each upgrade component could be affected by the item's hidden rank and its experience multiplier. The higher-ranked items will be more difficult to upgrade whereas the lower-ranked ones are easier to acquire.
When a new upgrade to your hardware is installed, it's essential to remove all existing connections and fasteners that held the old component in place. Store them in a parts tray to facilitate identification and storage. Once the new hardware is installed, re-connect any cables or wires and connect the power supply to electrical power. Then test the computer by switching it on. If everything is connected properly the computer will start normally. This is an important step to ensure that the new hardware is compatible with your existing systems and will work seamlessly.
Glyphs
Glyphs can be a great tool to improve your gear but you must understand how to use it. Each glyph has a range of values that it can enhance the substatus of, and higher-ranking Glyphs have higher-quality values. You can only upgrade a glyph only once, so you must make sure you choose carefully. Glyphs can only be used only once, and they'll disappear after you've used them on an object or artifact.
The most effective glyphs are those that increase your chance to roll an affix that is of the desired tier or type. These are often found on the most expensive armor, weapons and other accessories. They can also be found on the Paragon Board. They are worth the extra effort but aren't always easy to locate.
Glyphs can be found in the Black Lion Chests, or purchased from the Trading Post. Some glyphs are one-time use and others are permanent. The latter are great for items that must be re-rolled often. The Glyph of Hope allows you to increase your chances of obtaining an affix you want by creating a magical effect on an item.
Some glyphs are also used to modify existing affixes. This is often seen on boots and gloves. Each can be home to four different affixes. The Glyph of Insight for example transforms a prefix into an experimental affix. This is a useful tool if you want a high-quality affix in a certain slot or you want to maximize damage output.
When you reach 50, the game changes drastically. You'll no longer be able count on the campaign. Instead, you'll be required to navigate the Paragon Board, Nightmare Dungeons and new grinds in order to maximize your build.
The most effective glyphs are ones that correspond to your character's class, like the Exploit Glyph which increases damage to enemies who are vulnerable. Control Glyph is another good glyph that boosts damage against enemies who are stunned, frozen, or slowed. Each glyph has its own radius, that increases as it's upgraded. This makes glyphs the best method to improve your gear in the final game.
Reroll tokens
Reroll tokens are items for upgrading that allow players to alter the attribute of an item. It is possible to do this within the item window, by selecting an item and clicking the green button with circling arrows. The cost of rerolling depends on the item's rarity.
Reroll tokens are available in the Mystery Box, as a rare drop from skulled creatures or purchased from the Trader. They can also be obtained through Event Items and are also available from other players. They are used to reroll weapons, armors and rings by increments of 2. Each token rerolls gives players a chance to roll for a new attribute which can be either higher or lower than the previous one.
The token for rerolling is not just used to upgrade rerolls however, it can also be used to recycle items. Recycling an item will give players a certain amount points, which will be added to the level gauge for the item, depending on its rarity. This is a good way to get rid of outdated, ineffective equipment that hasn't yet been upgraded.
The token for rerolling can also be used to provide new weapon traits. These are shown to the player, who can decide whether or not. The player can offer up to six items at once and the options expand depending on the rarity of the item and level rises. This option is accessible via the Upgrade tab on the forge.
A reroll token can also be used to reroll the set bonus of an item, which can be redeemed if three or more items from the same set are equipped to the unit. The set bonus is only available to units that belong to the same class. It cannot be applied to other classes.
Other upgrade items, such as recipes, can be changed. These items are not available in the shop or via rerolls, but are transferred to the Non Droppable Pool whenever players select a Food Card requiring new Ingredients or equipment. Reroll tokens can be used to reroll the extra bonuses, but the base stats (including all upgrades), and level will remain the same.
Leveling
In the game, you can upgrade your equipment using upgrade items. These items can be made by collecting the necessary ingredients from item upgrader NPCs located in major cities. After an item has been upgraded, its base stats will be increased. In addition, some items may be changed. This could lead to a significant increase in an item's value.
When an item is upgraded it will show a blue icon in the upper-left corner. The item will also display a number below its maximum level. A higher amount of upgrades will raise the item's max level. A player can upgrade items in as many instances as they want. This will let them reach gear breakpoints, which increase the reroll chance of certain affixes.
Item upgrading provides players with the ability to upgrade the level of their weapons and armor, helms, and a helm. This process costs items, which can be redeemed at the item upgrade r NPC to exchange for currency. The upgrader will display a preview of an item's new level and will accept either Happy Tickets or Happy Stars to complete the upgrade. The item used for materials will be destroyed. However the upgraded item will retain Item EXP, which will allow it to be upgraded further.
There is no way of ensuring that an Upgrade will appear however, it is a very low probability of appearing while spinning Pokestops or Gyms. Players can use an Upgrade to evolve the Porygon into an Porygon2 and consume the item.
The Upgrade is an exclusive evolution item from the Pokemon series, which was introduced in Generation II. Silph Co. produces a transparent device that can hold all kinds of data. It can be used to develop specific Pokemon species and is activated when you trade it with a Link Cable. It is a rare item with an 1% drop rate per spin at Pokestops and Gyms. It is also available by completing the Upgrade Station event.