So maybe I am the last one to figure this out...but here goes:
To upgrade or not to upgrade Desh (& Phrik & Cortosis & Durasteel & Mephitine) that is the question.
Well I took some time and did the math to share it with the Cartel.
I took 4 - 3*Star Desh and upgraded them to a 1 - 4*Desh, this cost me 6,000 credits. I then used the 1 - 4* Desh to level up a piece of equipment. This cost me 10,800 credits but I earned 689,200 xp for the equipment. Using this process I spent 6,000 + 10,800 credit = 16,8000. This works out to be 41.02 xp per credit spent.
I then took the same 4 - 3*Desh and used them to upgrade the equipment directly. This cost me 14,400 credits and I only gained 672,400 xp. So with this method I gained less xp, but I also spent less credit. In this method, you get 46.69 xp per credit spent.
So overall, I believe it makes more sense to NOT upgrade your materials, just use them as is. With the new inventory system space is no longer at a premium.
(FYI - I did the same calculation for the Elemental Bonus Material and it still work out the same way.)
Let me know if I missed some obvious issue.
Otherwise, happy leveling.
Ryer Grogan
This was my initial thought, however a bit more goes into it. There is a different upgrade cost to the gear based on what material tier. The higher the material the cheaper the cost. I think for low level gear when you are higher leveler character it doesn't matter. But does matter is the higher level gear and the upgrade cost. I think it's cheaper to upgrade the material to highest tier. I usually prefer 7* material to save cost.
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