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| − | [[File:UpgradeWindow.jpg|thumb|300px|The Gear Upgrade window. The top bar indicates the accumulated tech points and the bottom one shows the |
+ | [[File:UpgradeWindow.jpg|thumb|300px|The Gear Upgrade window. The top bar indicates the accumulated tech points and the bottom one shows the "Quality Improvement Chance". The latter chance can be increased by using better (or special) Tech Upgrades or by using consumable boosts from the [[C-Store]] or from some special mission rewards.]] |
The '''Gear Upgrade System''' enables players to improve the quality of their gear [[item]]s by increasing their mark and rarity ("color"). It was added to the game with the release of [[Delta Rising]] and can be accessed through a button on the bottom-left of the inventory window, or via the right-click menu of upgradable items while they are not equipped. |
The '''Gear Upgrade System''' enables players to improve the quality of their gear [[item]]s by increasing their mark and rarity ("color"). It was added to the game with the release of [[Delta Rising]] and can be accessed through a button on the bottom-left of the inventory window, or via the right-click menu of upgradable items while they are not equipped. |
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| − | To be upgraded, an item needs to accumulate '''Technology Points'''. Once these reach the required amount, the upgrade process can begin. Accumulating Tech Points requires [[dilithium]] {{dil}} and '''Tech Upgrade tokens''', which are obtained mainly through the [[Research and Development|R&D system]], but also as a reward from some missions |
+ | To be upgraded, an item needs to accumulate '''Technology Points'''. Once these reach the required amount, the upgrade process can begin. Accumulating Tech Points requires [[dilithium]] {{dil}} and '''Tech Upgrade tokens''', which are obtained mainly through the [[Research and Development|R&D system]], but also as a reward from some missions. |
== Tech Upgrade Tokens == |
== Tech Upgrade Tokens == |
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| − | There are several types of Tech Upgrade tokens. R&D tech upgrades are the most standard type and they are expected to be the main ones used for upgrading gear. Universal Tech Upgrades are available as mission rewards from some [[Kobali Prime]] and [[Delta Quadrant|The Delta Quadrant]] story-line missions,. |
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*<span style="color:green">'''Basic Tech Upgrade'''</span>: [[Exchange]], [[Research and Development|R&D level 5]], [[Earth Spacedock]]/[[First City]] vendors |
*<span style="color:green">'''Basic Tech Upgrade'''</span>: [[Exchange]], [[Research and Development|R&D level 5]], [[Earth Spacedock]]/[[First City]] vendors |
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** Production cost: One of each common component in the appropriate R&D school + 2,500 {{EC}} |
** Production cost: One of each common component in the appropriate R&D school + 2,500 {{EC}} |
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** Production Requirements: One of each rare component in the appropriate R&D school + one very rare material (depending on the school) + [[Salvaged Technology]] (guaranteed drop from Elite PvE queues) + 15,000 {{EC}} |
** Production Requirements: One of each rare component in the appropriate R&D school + one very rare material (depending on the school) + [[Salvaged Technology]] (guaranteed drop from Elite PvE queues) + 15,000 {{EC}} |
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** Application cost: 1,885 {{dil}} |
** Application cost: 1,885 {{dil}} |
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| − | ** Application result: 12,800 Tech Points (ca. 11.9 points/dilithium), doubled item |
+ | ** Application result: 12,800 Tech Points (ca. 11.9 points/dilithium), doubled item Quality Improvement Chance |
| + | Aside from their grade, there are also different types of Tech Upgrade tokens. Most tech upgrade tokens, such as those crafted in the [[Research and Development|R&D System]] or some handed out during special [[event]]s, work only on a specific [[Research and Development#Schools|"school", i.e. category, of items]]. Universal Tech Upgrades on the other hand, are appicable to any item and are available as mission rewards from some [[Kobali Prime]] and [[Delta Quadrant|The Delta Quadrant]] story-line missions. |
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| − | Universal upgrades have the same tiers as the R&D ones, but they can be applied for any upgradable gear instead of being locked into a specific school. |
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== Upgrade Accelerators == |
== Upgrade Accelerators == |
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| + | Accelerators are consumable items that can be used in conjunction with an upgrade token. Tech point accelerators improve the amount of Tech Points rewarded from a Tech Upgrade, while research point accelerators increase the "Quality Improvement Chance". Both come in three grades, minor, standard, and major, and are mainly obtained as part of crafting packs from the [[C-Store]] or as rewards from some special missions. |
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| − | Accelerators are consumable items that boost the results of Upgrade Token application on a gear piece. They are mainly obtained from the [[C-Store]] or from some special mission rewards. These boost can either improve the amount of Tech Points rewarded from a Tech Upgrade, or increase the quality improvement chance. |
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| − | == Upgrade |
+ | == Upgrade process and results == |
| − | The upgrade process itself |
+ | The upgrade process itself can be started once an item received the required amount of Tech Points from upgrade tokens. Depending on the item level and quality, the process takes some time, from minutes to hours (or even days), but it does not require any additional resources. Note that items are not available for use and disappear from the inventory during the upgrade process! It can be accelerated to finish immediately by spending an appropriate amount of dilithium {{dil}} that depends on the remaining time to completion, much like for R&D projects. Additionally, the system provides three slots for upgrading up to three itmes at a time. Finally, be advised that upgrading parts of a [[Set|gear set]] may break its set bonuses due to different marks of the various set pieces, but not due to different qualities. |
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The gear upgrade process '''always''' results in an improved gear mark as long as the mark can be upgraded (i.e., up to Mk XIV). Additionally, there is a (typically small) chance that the upgrade process will improve the [[rarity]] of the gear (up to [[Unique|Epic]]). This chance is denoted by the Quality Improvement Chance bar on the upgrade window. It can be increased by using high-quality Tech Upgrades or by using the appropriate Upgrade Accelerators. Beyond improving the specs of the gear, [[rarity]] improvement also adds special (additional) mods to the gear, such as the [Dm/Ac] mod that improves both accuracy and damage. |
The gear upgrade process '''always''' results in an improved gear mark as long as the mark can be upgraded (i.e., up to Mk XIV). Additionally, there is a (typically small) chance that the upgrade process will improve the [[rarity]] of the gear (up to [[Unique|Epic]]). This chance is denoted by the Quality Improvement Chance bar on the upgrade window. It can be increased by using high-quality Tech Upgrades or by using the appropriate Upgrade Accelerators. Beyond improving the specs of the gear, [[rarity]] improvement also adds special (additional) mods to the gear, such as the [Dm/Ac] mod that improves both accuracy and damage. |
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Revision as of 14:50, 31 October 2014
The Gear Upgrade window. The top bar indicates the accumulated tech points and the bottom one shows the "Quality Improvement Chance". The latter chance can be increased by using better (or special) Tech Upgrades or by using consumable boosts from the C-Store or from some special mission rewards.
The Gear Upgrade System enables players to improve the quality of their gear items by increasing their mark and rarity ("color"). It was added to the game with the release of Delta Rising and can be accessed through a button on the bottom-left of the inventory window, or via the right-click menu of upgradable items while they are not equipped.
To be upgraded, an item needs to accumulate Technology Points. Once these reach the required amount, the upgrade process can begin. Accumulating Tech Points requires dilithium 
and Tech Upgrade tokens, which are obtained mainly through the R&D system, but also as a reward from some missions.
Tech Upgrade Tokens
Tech Upgrades don’t require dilithium to purchase or craft, but applying a Tech Upgrade package does cost dilithium. The better Tech Upgrades provide more tech points and are more efficient with one's dilithium investment. Tech Upgrade tokens come in different grades:
- Basic Tech Upgrade: Exchange, R&D level 5, Earth Spacedock/First City vendors
- Production cost: One of each common component in the appropriate R&D school + 2,500
- Application cost: 700
- Application result: 2,000 Tech Points (ca. 2.86 points/dilithium)
- Production cost: One of each common component in the appropriate R&D school + 2,500
- Improved Tech Upgrade: Exchange, R&D level 10
- Production Cost: One of each uncommon component in the appropriate R&D school + 7,500
- Application cost: 950
- Application result: 5,000 Tech Points (ca. 5.26 points/dilithium)
- Production Cost: One of each uncommon component in the appropriate R&D school + 7,500
- Superior Tech Upgrade: Exchange, R&D level 15
- Production Requirements: One of each rare component in the appropriate R&D school + one very rare material (depending on the school) + 15,000
- Application cost: 1,075
- Application result: 12,800 Tech Points (ca. 11.9 points/dilithium)
- Production Requirements: One of each rare component in the appropriate R&D school + one very rare material (depending on the school) + 15,000
- Superior Experimental Tech Upgrade: Exchange, R&D level 15
- Production Requirements: One of each rare component in the appropriate R&D school + one very rare material (depending on the school) + Salvaged Technology (guaranteed drop from Elite PvE queues) + 15,000
- Application cost: 1,885
- Application result: 12,800 Tech Points (ca. 11.9 points/dilithium), doubled item Quality Improvement Chance
- Production Requirements: One of each rare component in the appropriate R&D school + one very rare material (depending on the school) + Salvaged Technology (guaranteed drop from Elite PvE queues) + 15,000
Aside from their grade, there are also different types of Tech Upgrade tokens. Most tech upgrade tokens, such as those crafted in the R&D System or some handed out during special events, work only on a specific "school", i.e. category, of items. Universal Tech Upgrades on the other hand, are appicable to any item and are available as mission rewards from some Kobali Prime and The Delta Quadrant story-line missions.
Upgrade Accelerators
Accelerators are consumable items that can be used in conjunction with an upgrade token. Tech point accelerators improve the amount of Tech Points rewarded from a Tech Upgrade, while research point accelerators increase the "Quality Improvement Chance". Both come in three grades, minor, standard, and major, and are mainly obtained as part of crafting packs from the C-Store or as rewards from some special missions.
Upgrade process and results
The upgrade process itself can be started once an item received the required amount of Tech Points from upgrade tokens. Depending on the item level and quality, the process takes some time, from minutes to hours (or even days), but it does not require any additional resources. Note that items are not available for use and disappear from the inventory during the upgrade process! It can be accelerated to finish immediately by spending an appropriate amount of dilithium that depends on the remaining time to completion, much like for R&D projects. Additionally, the system provides three slots for upgrading up to three itmes at a time. Finally, be advised that upgrading parts of a gear set may break its set bonuses due to different marks of the various set pieces, but not due to different qualities.
The gear upgrade process always results in an improved gear mark as long as the mark can be upgraded (i.e., up to Mk XIV). Additionally, there is a (typically small) chance that the upgrade process will improve the rarity of the gear (up to Epic). This chance is denoted by the Quality Improvement Chance bar on the upgrade window. It can be increased by using high-quality Tech Upgrades or by using the appropriate Upgrade Accelerators. Beyond improving the specs of the gear, rarity improvement also adds special (additional) mods to the gear, such as the [Dm/Ac] mod that improves both accuracy and damage.