How to Upgrade Items in Pokemon GO
The Upgrade is one the most important items in Pokemon GO. It allows trainers to evolve Porygon into Porygon2 and also gives them the chance to grow in their Pokedex.
This item is scarce, but can be found by spinning a Photo Disc at a Pokestop or as a prize during special events. But what exactly does this item actually do?
Components
Upgrade components are things that can be put into trinkets, weapons, or gathering tools to provide an attribute bonus or extra effect while the item is being used. They are an essential 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, either from enemies or from item spheres. They can be used to upgrade weapons or armor with an upgrade slot.
Utilizing upgrade components to maximize the amount of experience gained from upgrading gear and weapons is essential to reach the highest degree of progression in the game. The multiplier of experience for an upgraded item is increased by incorporating organic components, whereas mechanical components decrease it. The best combination is a high experience-multiplier organic component followed by a low-experience-multiplier mechanical component. This will enhance the experience you gain and allow you to move on to the next level.
It's important to know how the upgrade system works to make the most of your upgrades. The system operates by keeping the experience total in a continuous manner for the component you're upgrading. Each component has a positive or negative experience multiplier, and once the total reaches certain thresholds, it will be reset to zero.
Additionally the amount of experience gained from every upgrade component is affected by the hidden rank of the item being upgraded and its multiplier of experience. The items with higher ranks will be more difficult to upgrade, while lower-ranked items are simpler to obtain.
When a new upgrade to your hardware is installed, it's important to remove all existing connections and fasteners that held the old component in place. Save these for later in the parts tray for quick identification and secure storage. Reconnect all wires and cables, and connect the power supply. Then, test the computer by turning it on. If everything is connected properly, the computer should boot normally. This is an important step to ensure that the new hardware is compatible with your existing systems and will work seamlessly.
Glyphs
Glyphs are a fantastic tool to improve your gear but you must understand how to utilize it. Each glyph has a variety of values that it can enhance the substatus by and higher-ranking Glyphs have higher-quality values. Choose wisely as you can only upgrade Glyphs once. Glyphs are also only available once, so they disappear after you have used them on an item or artifact.
The most effective glyphs are the ones that increase your chance to roll an affix of the desired tier or type. These are usually found on the best weapons, armor, and accessories. They can also be found on the Paragon Board and are usually worth the effort, but they can be difficult to find.
Glyphs are available in the Black Lion Chests, or purchased from the Trading Post. Some glyphs are only available for one-time use and others are permanent. They are great for items that have to be re-rolled often. The Glyph of Hope, for example, allows you to increase the probability of acquiring a certain affix when you are enchanting items.
Some glyphs are also used to change existing affixes. This is the case with gloves, boots and belts, which are can accommodate four different affixes. The Glyph of Insight for example, turns a prefix in an experimental affix. This is a helpful tool if you want an excellent affix for the specific slot or want to maximize damage output.
Once you've reached level 50, the structure of the game shifts dramatically. Instead of being a reliance on the campaign, you'll have to navigate the complex Paragon Board, Nightmare Dungeons and new grinds to ensure that your build is as perfect as you can get it.
The best glyphs will be those that match your character's specialization, for example the Exploit Glyph that boosts damage to weak enemies. Other excellent glyphs include Control Glyph, which boosts the damage dealt to enemies who are stunned, frozen, or slow. Each glyph has its own radius that increases as it's upgraded. This makes glyphs a great way to upgrade your gear later in the game.
Reroll tokens
Reroll tokens are upgrade items that allow players to alter an attribute on an item. This can be done within the item window by selecting an item and pressing a green button with circular 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. You can also get them through Event Items or by receiving them from other players. They can be used to reroll weapons rings, and armors in increments of two. Each reroll token gives players the chance to roll for a new attribute, which can be either higher or lower than the previous one.
In addition to being able roll upgrades Reroll tokens can also be used to recycle items. The rarity of the item determines the number of points players will receive for recycling it. This is a good way to get rid of old, unneeded equipment that hasn't been upgraded.
The token for rerolling can be used to give new weapon traits. The player can choose to accept or decline these traits. The player is able to offer up to six items at a time and the choices increase depending on the rarity of the item and level increases. This option can be accessed through the Upgrade tab on the forge.
Reroll tokens can also be used to roll the set bonus of an item. This is triggered when three or more items in the same set are equipped onto an item. The set bonus applies only to units that belong to the same class and cannot be applied to units that belong to different classes.
Other upgrade items, such as recipe items, can also be changed. They are not available through the shop or reroll, but instead transferred to the Non-droppable Pool when players choose the Food Card that requires new Ingredients or equipment. The reroll token can be used to reroll the additional bonuses that these items offer however, the basic stats and levels (including all upgrades) will remain the same.
Leveling
In the game, you are able to upgrade your equipment with item upgrade s. These items can be created by obtaining the required ingredients from NPCs who are item upgraders in major cities. After an item is upgraded, its stats will be enhanced. Additionally, certain affixes may be rerolled. This can result in significant increases to the value of an item's ilvl.
In the upper left corner an icon in blue will show up when an item has been upgraded. The item will also show the number of upgrades that are below its maximum level. A greater amount of upgrades will raise the item's maximum level. The player can upgrade an item in as many times as they like. This will allow players to reach breakpoints for gears that boost the reroll probability of certain attachments.
Upgrades to items give players the ability to upgrade the level of their weapons, helms, and armor. This process costs items, which are then traded at the upgrader NPC to exchange for currency. The upgrader will give an overview of the item's new level and will accept Happy Stars or Happy Tickets to complete the upgrade. The item used to make materials will be gone. However the upgraded item will be able to keep Item EXP in order to upgrade it further.
There is no way to ensure that an Upgrade will appear, but it has the lowest chance of appearing during spinning Pokestops or Gyms. Players can even use an upgrade on the Porygon to evolve it into the form of a Porygon2 which will eat the item.
The Upgrade is an evolution item that was introduced in Generation II. Silph Co. produces a transparent device that holds all kinds of data. It is used to help certain Pokemon species evolve, and can be activated when you trade while holding the Link Cable or Porygon. It is a rare item with a 1% probability of dropping each spin from Pokestops and Gyms. You can also get it by completing the Upgrade Station Event.