https://terry-santos.hubstack.net/item-upgrades-tips-from-the-top-in-the-industry World of Warcraft Item Upgrades Item upgrades are a way to boost the stats of an item. Based on the type of upgrade it can increase an item's Mark Level or Rarity, and also boost other stats. Each item has a track for upgrading it. Each upgrade increases the cost of the next item by a certain amount. Item Level When an item is upgraded, its basic stats increase in value. The value is the sum of all of an item's leveled-up perks (attack magic attack and defense). Upgrades can be costly, depending on the person you hire and what you decide to do. This is due to how many perks have to be replaced in order for the item to be upgraded. It can also be used to enforce gating requirements when queueing for raids, dungeons and scenarios. It is also used to limit how much PvP gear players are able to wear, since PvP is limited at lower levels. The average level of the item can be found in the character sheet. Utilizing the level of an item can help players evaluate the power of equipment when they decide to buy or sell. It's a measure of the item's condition and its quality. Comparing items from the inventory of a seller can be done using the item's level. On PC, you can view the item level using ALT, or by using the left stick on XB1 or PS4. This will display the item's full description, including the ilvl. You can also locate it by hovering over an item and typing /itemlevel into chat. There are many theories about how the item level is calculated. One theory is that the item level is a number derived from a formula which calculates the value of an item's stats are worth. It takes into consideration that different perks are valued differently, and that gems found in sockets increase the value of the item. This process can result in a calculated amount for the item's ilvl, which is typically close to Blizzard's actual item level. It's not the only thing that affects the ilvl of an item. The loc