Q:
Unused upgrade slots
A:
are the items you’re trying to use upgrades on level 80 pieces?
70 ‘mains’ and waiting for more slots
| 61 Asura | 5 Charr | 2 Norn | 1 Human | 1 Sylvari |
| 61 Asura | 5 Charr | 2 Norn | 1 Human | 1 Sylvari |
What nottsgman said. If the armor/backslot aren’t level 80, you won’t be able to put a level 80 upgrade (such as a ruby orb) in them. You’d have to use the tier below orbs. Also, back pieces take jewels (either crafted yourself or bought on the TP) to be upgraded, not just the gemstone.
That was exactly it, I just realized I never finished my set.