Catalyst Tier Pieces Upgrade Paths

Hello.

Apologies ahead of time since I’m not even sure how to ask this clearly.

I see that I can convert pieces of gear to tier pieces using the catalyst. Once I do so, can I still upgrade those pieces after I convert them?

If I were to use a charge to convert a leg piece, for example, and it makes a normal level piece of gear, can you later upgrade it to heroic level? Do you have to use another charge when you later get a heroic level leg piece? Or is there some other method?

Lastly, is there an article or some in-game ui that tells you what gear will convert to what level of tier gear? Or do you have to just keep flying back to the catalyst to see what it says?

Thanks so much for your help.

When you convert gear it converts to same…you have LFR non tier legs, they turn into LFR tier legs. They will be the same ilvl and same upgrade status. Conversion helps to get 4 piece faster. You can convert items that aren’t tier (legs, hands, chest, shoulders, hat), but it will convert to some other item at the same ilvl. When you put a piece of gear in the catalyst machine it will show you what it will convert to. I’m not seeing any addons, but Method’s website has a list, not sure if it’s complete though.

And yes, when you get a new pair of pants you’ll need to convert that one too. You get a new charge every week and if you stick to using it on pieces that convert to tier you shouldn’t have any issues running out.