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# Equipment & Upgrading

Equipment progression combines the correct item tier with upgrades, awakes, cards, diamonds and bonus values.

## Existing Guides

* [Equipment Guide](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/equipment-guide.md)
* [Awake Window](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/awake-window.md)
* [Upgrade System](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/upgrade-system.md)
* [Card Upgrade](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/card-upgrade.md)
* [Diamond System](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/diamond-system.md)
* [Merge System](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/merge-system.md)
* [Weapon Fusion](/character-and-equipment-progression/equipment-and-upgrading/weapon-fusion.md)

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Never assume a merge keeps every diamond, awake or bonus line. Read the exact system guide for the selected item tier.
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