NC introduced Equipment Potential on March 4, 2026, and stated that its enhancement stages did not transfer. This is the original regional rule being reported, not a guarantee about every later patch or the global client.
An upgrade has a lifespan
Our takeaway is to ask how long you expect to use an item before investing more in it. A small improvement on equipment you will replace soon may deserve a different budget from a piece you intend to keep. Look at the current upgrade preview and transfer wording instead of assuming all enhancement systems behave alike.
Protect the next purchase
If you are comparing an upgrade with saving Kinah for a replacement, write down both options first. Include the materials you would give up, not just the currency shown on a market listing. Avoid blanket advice to enhance everything immediately. The sensible choice depends on your next piece of content and the item you already have. Recheck the current rules before spending; the purpose of this retrospective is to expose an easily missed caveat, not prescribe a universal build.