Cabal Upgrade Guide

http://freetoplaymmorpgs.com/cabal/upgrade-8-and-9-guide

http://cabal.mmosite.com/content/2006-07-26/20060726235307173.shtml

This is my Howto - Upgrading
It took me some time to find everything out so i hope it will help you alot ^^ and iam
sure it does :P
Ok lets start

FAQ:
Q: What is Upgrading?
A: Slotted Items can be Upgraded to get extra stats

Q: What do i need to upgrade items?
A: First of all you need a slotted item wich you want to upgrade. You also need a Force Core and a catalyst to determinate the stats you get

Q: Wich items can i use as a catalyst?
A: You must use an Item wich got the same or higher quality than the item you want to upgrade.

Q: Wich stats i can get by upgrading my items?
A: +50HP, +2 Defense, +2 Attack, +2 Magic, +20 Defense Rate, +50 Attack rate, +10% Crit DMG,

Q: What determinates the stat i get?
A: Only the catalyst you can do it without catalyst but this will cause that you get random stats.

Q: Where can i upgrade my items?
A: At every Core Alchemist.

Q: Can i fail an upgrade?
Q: you got 75% chance of succes if it fails you will loose the Force Core and the item you used as catalyst

First of all a list what stat bonus does what.
HP UP = +50 HP
Defense Up = +2 Defense
Attack UP = +2 Attack
Magic UP = +2 Magic
Attack Rating UP = +50 Attack Rate
Defense Rate UP = +20 Defense Rate
Critical Damage UP = +10% Crit DMG inc.


Not every item can get every stat bonus lets start with a list of all catalysts and what they do.
Ah 2h Sword gets doubled stats because it replaces 2 Items (thx 4 information guide readers)

Helm = HP UP
Breast = Defense UP
Gloves = Attack Rate UP
Shoes = Defense Rate UP
Orbs/Crystals = Magic UP
1h Weapons = Attack UP
2h Weapons = Crit DMG inc.


but for example a two hand sword cant get +HP. so i also got a list wich shows wich kind of item can get wich stat bonus.

Helmets = Defense, Defense Rate, Crit DMG
Breasts = HP UP, Defense, Defense Rate
Gloves = Defense, Attack Rate, Defense Rate, Attack
Shoes = HP UP, Defense, Defense Rate
1h Swords = Attack Rate, Attack, Crit DMG, Magic
2h Swords = Attack Rate, Attack, Crit DMG, Magic
Orbs/Crystals = Attack Rate, Attack, Crit DMG, Magic

For expample you got a slotted bluestin helm and you want to upgrade it.
You can choose between Defense, Defense Rate and Crit DMG.
So you maybe think: ah, iam a blader and got high crit rate i want more crit dmg.
Then you have to use a 2h sword with the quality of slotted Bluestin or higher.

This howto should help you to choose the right upgrades for your armor without testing everything.

Good Luck with upgrading your Items