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Guild Wars 2 Item Upgrade The stats of an item can be enhanced by upgrading it, also referred to as "upping". Each upgrade increment increases the stat linearly. Players can recycle six items at once to gain a gauge for the upgraded component of each item. The cost of recycling a piece of equipment increases depending on their rarity and level. Upgrade components In Guild Wars 2, an upgrade to an item is a method to increase the stats on your armor and weapons. This can be achieved through many