Guides/Upgrading
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Weapons and armor in Florensia can be upgraded to improve their statistics and visual appearance. The highest upgrade attainable is level 10. While the benefits of upgrading are enticing, there is a risk that the upgrading process may fail, sometimes resulting in the loss of your item. Item Shop help items can be purchased to reduce the failure frequency. To upgrade an item, you will need an appropriate level Upgrade Stone, Crystals, and a few Gelt to pay for the service. Speak with a nearby Smith to get started.
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[edit] Gathering the Materials
[edit] Upgrade Stones
Upgrade Stones can be obtained from monster drops or by trading with other players.
- Item Level 1~20: Grade 9 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~30: Grade 8 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~40: Grade 7 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~50: Grade 6 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~60: Grade 5 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~70: Grade 4 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~80: Grade 3 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~90: Grade 2 Upgrade Stone
- Item Level 11~100: Grade 1 Upgrade Stone
[edit] Crystals
Crystals are obtained by "breaking" other items to release the magical energy contained within. Any wearable item (except cash shop items) can be broken into crystals. Speak with the local Smith and choose the Item Break option to gather your crystals. Depending on the quality of the item, you will receive one or more crystals of a level corresponding to the broken item. Crystals can also be purchased from players or from a smith.
- Item level 1~10: Gray Crystal
- Item level 11~20: Green Crystal
- Item level 21~30: Yellow Crystal
- Item level 31~40: Blue Crystal
- Item level 41~50: Red Crystal
- Item level 51~60: Orange Crystal
- Item level 61~70: Pink Crystal
- Item level 71~80: Purple Crystal
- Item level 81~90: Black Crystal
- Item level 91~100: Variegated Colors Crystal
[edit] Help Items
The following items can be purchased in the Item Shop to assist in the upgrading process:
- Slate Piece of Ancient: 100% protection against item loss if upgrade fails.
- Mithril Powder: Doubles the success rate of upgrade.
[edit] Upgrading
[edit] The Smith
Once you've gathered your Upgrade Stones and Crystals (as well as help items if you so choose), it's time to visit the Smith. Speak with the Smith and choose the Item Upgrade option from the dialog. An interface will appear. Place your item to be upgraded in the center box either by dragging it there or right-clicking it in your inventory. The two upper boxes are where your required Stones and Crystals will go. The two lower boxes are for the optional help items. If all is well, you may click "Item Upgrade" and proceed with the upgrade attempt. The Smith will charge you a fee for the service based on the quality and level of the item.
[edit] Outcomes
One of the following will happen as a result of upgrading:
- Upgrade fails, materials are lost, item is lost
- Upgrade fails, materials are lost, item is not lost
- Upgrade fails, materials are lost, item is not lost but is reset to upgrade level 0
- Upgrade succeeds
[edit] Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Upgrading and Seals?
- Upgrading alters an item's existing stats such as Physical/Spell damage and defense. Sealed Items offers additional enhancements such as recovery rate increases, HP/MP boosts, and character stat increases.
- Upgrades are added to an item by the player whereas Seals are determined before the item is dropped and can only be dissolved by the player.
- Can I upgrade my earrings, necklaces, other accessories?
- No. Only weapons and armor can be upgraded.
- What level of upgrade do I need to get my weapons to glow?
- Upgrade level +4 and above
- Will I always have a risk of failing?
- Upgrading to level +1 is a guaranteed success
- Upgrading to level +2 or higher has a risk of resetting the item's upgrade level
- Upgrading to level +3 or higher has a risk of breaking and losing the item
- Cash Shop items can prevent breaking and improve success chances, but as of yet, there are no 100% success guarantees beyond +1
- How many Crystals do I need to upgrade to level +X?
- Level 1 upgrade: 1 Crystal
- Level 2 upgrade: 1 Crystal
- Level 3 upgrade: 2 Crystals
- Level 4 upgrade: 2 Crystals
- Level 5 upgrade: 3 Crystals
- Level 6 upgrade: 3 Crystals
- Level 7 upgrade: 4 Crystals
- Level 8 upgrade: 4 Crystals
- Level 9 upgrade: 4 Crystals
- Level 10 upgrade: 5 Crystals
- What are Oils for?
- Prior to the balancing patch of September 9th, 2008, Oils made from fish were used instead of crystals. They are no longer part of the Upgrading system.
