# upgrading
Weapon / Armor Upgrading FAQ
1. What is weapon/armor upgrading?
Upgrading increases the attack power of weapons and the defense of armor by using upgrade components.
2. What items are used for upgrading?
Weapons: Burr / Fine Burr
Armor: Protection Potion / Luxury Protection Potion
Elemental Resistance (Armor Only):
- Crystal (Ice)
- Sodium (Electric)
- Iron (Fire)
- Silver (Poison)
- Bone Powder (Wind)
Each has a “Fine” version for higher upgrades.
3. How do I upgrade items?
Left click the upgrade component → drag onto the weapon/armor → right click the item to apply.
4. Where can I get upgrade components?
Dropped by monsters only. Not sold by NPCs. Players may sell them in the marketplace or events may reward them.
5. Can I remove upgrade components?
No. Once applied, they cannot be removed.
6. Maximum upgrade level?
+9 (Plus Nine)
7. Stats added per level?
Attack and defense added varies per item.
8. Which items are used for weapons vs armor?
Weapons: Burr / Fine Burr
Armor: Protection Potion variants and all elemental components.
9. What is the difference between normal and fine variants?
Normal: +1 to +4 only
Fine: +1 to +9
Upgrade Risks
10. Are there risks?
+1 to +4 = No risk
+4 and above = Risk increases as level increases.
11. Success Rates
Percentages are approximate.
12. What happens when upgrade fails?
- Nothing happens
- Item resets to +0
- Item breaks permanently
Limitations & Special Cases
13. Can I buy upgrade components in the item shop?
No.
14. Marketplace pricing?
Prices vary by player. No fixed range.
15–16. What if I use wrong components?
You will see a red warning message in chat. You cannot upgrade beyond +4 without “Fine” variants. You cannot upgrade beyond +9.
17. Can I upgrade accessories?
No.
18. Can I upgrade item shop weapons?
Yes, but they expire.
19. Can I upgrade costumes?
No, but you can upgrade the armor attached to them.
20. Can I restore broken items?
No. Once shattered, it is permanently lost.