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Gear Upgrades: What to Check

Use the upgrade preview in your game to compare the price and stat change, decide whether to upgrade or replace the item, and troubleshoot a missing upgrade action.

BEFORE YOU SPEND

Check the Price Before You Upgrade

1. Select the item

Make sure the service can see the exact weapon, armor piece, ring, or amulet you want to change.

2. Choose an offered level

Use only the target levels shown in the service window.

3. Read the quote

Compare the displayed price with your current Denarii.

4. Preview every stat

Check damage, Toughness, Weight, effects, and any other value shown before accepting.

Rarity and level alone are not enough to calculate a dependable price or stat result.

Is This Gear Worth Upgrading?

CONSIDER UPGRADING

You expect to keep the item

Its effect fits your build, replacing it is difficult, and the price shown in your game fits your budget.

CONSIDER WAITING

The item is temporary or costly to catch up

Pause when replacements arrive often, the level gap is large, or one upgrade would consume money needed elsewhere.

Compare Current Gear

STUCK?

Why Can’t I Upgrade This Gear?

  1. CHECK 1

    Is the upgrade action available here?

    Check whether the current merchant or service actually offers an upgrade option.

  2. CHECK 2

    Can it see the item?

    Try placing equipped gear in your inventory if the item is missing from the service list.

  3. CHECK 3

    Is the target level offered?

    Choose only a level shown by the service; a universal maximum is still unclear.

  4. CHECK 4

    Do you have enough Denarii?

    Compare your balance with the price shown in the service window.

  5. CHECK 5

    Is the NPC available?

    Check the current time, quest, and world state if the character or action is missing.

  6. CHECK 6

    Is this a quest reforge?

    Named items such as the Sword of St. Mihai may change through a quest rather than a normal item-level upgrade.

Upgrade, Reforge, or Transform?

LEVEL UPGRADE

Changes the same item through an upgrade service. Read the service preview before paying.

QUEST REFORGE

Restores or reforges a named item through a quest.

ITEM TRANSFORMATION

Creates a distinct version of an item rather than simply raising its level.

EXAMPLE

Sword of St. Mihai

Mostly Restored Sword of St. Mihai, Restored Sword of St. Mihai, Imbued Sword of St. Mihai are separate item entries. Do not assume their relationship is the same as a normal vendor upgrade.

Forge It Anew walkthrough

CURRENT LIMITS

What Is Still Unclear?

The exact upgrade services, item eligibility rules, price formula, stat scaling, universal maximum level, and merchant availability conditions are still unclear. This page therefore uses the preview shown in your game instead of estimating them.

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FAQ

Gear Upgrade Questions

How do I check an upgrade cost?+

Select the item and target level in the service window, then read the price before accepting.

Why is my item missing from the upgrade list?+

Check whether the service handles that item type and try moving equipped gear into your inventory.

Should I upgrade or replace this item?+

Compare the current item, replacement options, and the exact upgrade quote before spending.

Can Legendary or Unique gear be upgraded?+

Check whether the upgrade action appears for that exact item. Rarity alone does not prove eligibility.

What is the maximum gear level?+

A universal maximum is still unclear, so use only the target levels shown by the service.