====== Scroll of Upgrade ======

{{ rpd:images:scroll_of_upgrade_item.png|Scroll of Upgrade }}

The **Scroll of Upgrade** is a common scroll in Remixed Dungeon that enhances a single item, improving its quality and effectiveness.

==== Item Overview ====
  * **Type:** Scroll
  * **Rarity:** Common
  * **Special Effect:** Upgrades a single item (weapon, armor, ring, wand, or artifact)
  * **Usage:** Single use item (consumed upon use)

==== Special Mechanics ====
  * **Item Enhancement:** When used on an item, increases its level by +1 (e.g., +0 becomes +1)
  * **Weapon/Armor:** Increases damage/defense, and may add additional benefits based on item type
  * **Wands:** Increases damage and adds 2 charges to the wand's capacity
  * **Rings:** Improves the ring's effect based on its type
  * **Artifacts:** Enhances the artifact's abilities and may improve its recharge rate
  * **Identification:** Becomes identified when used or when seen in inventory after being identified
  * **Curses:** If used on a cursed item, removes the curse without upgrading

==== Strategy ====
  * Best used on items you plan to keep and use long-term
  * Prioritize upgrading your main weapon or armor
  * Can be used to improve wands by adding charges
  * Useful for enhancing rings with beneficial effects
  * Consider upgrading artifacts that you're using regularly
  * Safe way to remove curses from equipment

==== Obtaining ====
  * Found throughout dungeon levels
  * Available in shops at moderate prices (when identified)
  * Dropped by various enemies
  * Found in containers and special rooms
  * Occasionally available in special shops

==== Effect ====
When used on an item, the Scroll of Upgrade improves its effectiveness by one level. For weapons, this increases damage; for armor, it increases defense; for wands, it increases damage and adds charges.

According to the game's string resources: "This scroll will infuse a single item with positive energy, upgrading its quality."

==== Code References ====
  * **Java Implementation:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/scrolls/ScrollOfUpgrade.java|ScrollOfUpgrade.java]]
  * **Scroll Base Class:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/scrolls/Scroll.java|Scroll.java]]
  * **Item Leveling System:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/Item.java#L82-L90|Item.java#L82-L90]] (for item level mechanics)
  * **Weapon Upgrading:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/weapon/Weapon.java#L60-L65|Weapon.java#L60-L65]] (how weapons are upgraded)
  * **Armor Upgrading:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/armor/Armor.java#L55-L60|Armor.java#L55-L60]] (how armor is upgraded)
  * **Curse Removal:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/java/com/watabou/pixeldungeon/items/scrolls/ScrollOfUpgrade.java#L45-L50|ScrollOfUpgrade.java#L45-L50]] (how curses are removed)
  * **Russian String Resources:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/res/values-ru/strings_all.xml#L2847-L2849|ScrollOfUpgrade_Name, ScrollOfUpgrade_Info, ScrollOfUpgrade_Gender]]
  * **Configuration:** [[https://github.com/NYRDS/remixed-dungeon/blob/master/RemixedDungeon/src/main/assets/itemsDesc/Scrolls.json|Scrolls.json]] (item configuration)

==== Related Items ====
  * [[en:rpd:scroll|Scrolls]] - General information about scrolls
  * [[en:rpd:scroll_of_weapon_upgrade_item|Scroll of Weapon Upgrade]] - Specialized upgrade scroll for weapons
  * [[en:rpd:scroll_of_enchantment_item|Scroll of Enchantment]] - Adds enchantments to weapons
  * [[en:rpd:items|Items]] - All items in the game
  * [[en:rpd:hero|Hero]] - Main playable character

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