In Yulgang W, reaching high-level equipment milestones like +22 is the primary way to skyrocket your combat efficiency and dominate in PvE and PvP alike. However, many players fall into the trap of using "folk remedies" or "luck-padding" rituals that have no basis in the game's actual code. To reach the peak of power, you must move away from superstition and embrace a disciplined, mathematical approach to enhancement. This guide breaks down exactly how to manage your resources and mental state to reach high-level upgrades reliably.
The Myth of "Fodder" (墊手) Enhancement
The most common mistake among Yulgang W players is the practice of "fodder" enhancement—the act of failing several cheap items in hopes that the game's "RNG" will grant a success on a high-value item afterward.
In Yulgang W, every single enhancement attempt is an independent event with a fixed probability. Failing on a low-tier piece of gear does not "consume" bad luck or "charge" your character for a future success. When you perform these rituals, you are simply wasting gold, enhancement stones, and time that could be better spent on your primary gear.
Why it fails:
- Statistical Independence: The server calculates the outcome of your gear upgrade the moment you hit the button, independent of your previous clicks.
- Resource Drain: Every piece of fodder is a lost material that could have been sold on the trading stall or used to craft higher-tier items.
- The "Tilt" Factor: Relying on fodder often creates a false sense of control. When the "ritual" inevitably fails, players often lose their composure, leading to reckless spending.
Strategic Resource Planning for High-Level Pushes
Reaching +22 is a project, not a single session. If you approach enhancement as a "sprint" where you try to jump from +10 to +22 in one sitting, you are likely to run out of materials or gold before you reach your goal.
Effective planning requires you to treat your resources like a capital investment:
- Calculate the Floor: Never start an enhancement session unless you have enough materials to sustain a reasonable streak of bad luck. If your supply is thin, you are essentially gambling with your character's progression.
- Gold Liquidity: High-level enhancements cost significantly more gold than early ones. Always keep a liquid reserve in your bank so you aren't forced to sell essential materials at a loss on the trading stall just to afford an upgrade fee.
- The "Backup" Rule: Never attempt to push your main weapon past a "safe" threshold if you do not have a secondary piece of gear that allows you to continue farming. If your main weapon breaks or drops in value, you must have an alternative to maintain your progression speed.
Managing Enhancement Risk and Mechanics
Yulgang W is designed to punish reckless play. At higher levels, the penalty for failure can be severe, potentially resetting or downgrading your equipment. Because you cannot influence the odds with superstitions, you must manage the risk instead.
- Accept the Failure Rate: Understand that at +20 and above, the success rate is intentionally low. Failure is a mechanical outcome of the game's design, not a punishment for your luck.
- The "Walk Away" Strategy: If you fail two or three high-stakes enhancements in a row, stop immediately. The game does not have a "pity timer" that will reward you for continuing to pull the lever. Walking away allows you to farm more materials, reassess your strategy, and return when you have a higher probability of success.
- Prioritize Stability: Use protection items or success-rate boosters if they are available through events or the store. These are the only legitimate ways to increase your odds of success.
The Path to +22: A Roadmap for Growth
To reach +22, you need to be surgical with your assets. Do not waste your highest-tier stones on gear that you plan to replace in a week.
1. Weaponry First
Always prioritize your weapon. In Yulgang W, damage output is the most important stat for clearing content. A high-level weapon speeds up your farming, which in turn generates more gold and materials to fuel further enhancements.
2. Incremental Milestones
Break your goal into smaller, manageable chunks.
- Phase 1 (+1 to +10): Focus on efficiency and low-cost materials.
- Phase 2 (+11 to +18): This is the mid-game grind where you should focus on gathering enough resources to handle a few failures.
- Phase 3 (+19 to +22): Only proceed when you have a surplus. If you fail, accept it, reset, and farm the resources to try again.
3. Evaluate Before Upgrading
Before committing to a massive upgrade push, check the market. If you find a piece of gear on the trading stall with superior base stats for a reasonable price, it is often more cost-effective to swap your gear than to pour hundreds of thousands of gold into an item that has lower potential.
Final Decision Making: Is it Worth It?
The jump from +20 to +22 provides a massive boost to your total combat power, but always weigh the cost against your current needs. If you are struggling to clear a specific dungeon or rank in PvP, the +22 push is a logical next step. However, if your resources are better spent on pets or marriage-related progression, it may be wiser to hold your materials.
By ignoring the myths of "fodder" and focusing on consistent, resource-heavy planning, you remove the emotional volatility from Yulgang W. Treat every upgrade as a calculated business decision, and you will find your character's power growing far more reliably than those who rely on luck rituals.
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84 players commented on this guide.
This saved me time in the early game.
Good guide for Yulgang W players. The resources part was useful.
I wish I had read this before upgrading the wrong thing.
Can you add more details about resources in a future update?