Dragon Quest X offers several ways to enhance and customize your equipment beyond its base stats. Forging allows crafters to add special properties or improve existing ones on crafted gear. Alchemy can be used to add elemental resistances or status effect resistances to armor. Orb socketing, as mentioned, provides additional bonuses. Furthermore, certain NPCs can refine your equipment, increasing its base stats. Understanding these systems is key to pushing your character's power to its limits. Always look for opportunities to improve your gear, as even small enhancements can make a difference in tough battles.
Enhancement Methods:
- Forging: Improve crafted items with specific bonuses.
- Alchemy: Add resistances to armor.
- Orb Socketing: Insert Orbs into compatible gear for extra stats.
- Refinement: Increase base stats of equipment at specific NPCs.
- Glamour/Appearance: Change the look of your gear without altering its stats.