- Duplicate Identification: When a duplicate item appears in shops, both your owned item and the shop item will display a scrolling chevron icon. Hovering over the shop item reveals the precise upgrade effect before purchase confirmation.
- Purchase Triggers: Any interaction labeled as a “purchase” – including monster rewards or collected items – can activate an upgrade when duplicates are involved.
Generating Duplicates Through Item Effects
- Certain items can spawn copies of themselves or others. These duplicates only trigger upgrades if obtained via a purchase-like interaction.
- Enchantment Note: Upgrading with an enchanted duplicate overwrites your current item’s enchantment.
Passive Upgrade Methods
- Level-Ups/Encounters: Some choices during level-ups or events automatically upgrade items without duplicates.
- Drawback: These upgrades cannot be previewed, so prior knowledge of item tiers is crucial.
Inventory Limitations
- No Manual Combining: Simply owning two copies in your inventory does not merge or upgrade them.
- Non-Purchase Duplicates: Items created directly in your inventory (e.g., via effects) bypass the upgrade system entirely.
FAQ
How do I get duplicate items in The Bazaar?
Purchase an identical item from a shop, encounter, or monster reward that registers as a valid transaction.
Do generated items from effects count as duplicates?
Yes, but only if acquired through a purchase-like interaction.
Can I combine two duplicates from my inventory?
No – upgrades require the duplicate to be purchased, not just stored.
What happens if the duplicate has an enchantment?
The new enchantment replaces your current item’s enchantment upon upgrade.