A. 1. Focus on upgrading only essential gear: Prioritize upgrading gear that significantly impacts your gameplay. This can help streamline the process and make it feel less tedious. 2. Use in-game resources wisely: Save your resources for upgrades that provide the best benefits, rather than spreading them thin across multiple items.

B. 3. Look for guides or community tips: Search online for tips from other players on how to efficiently upgrade gear, which can provide shortcuts or strategies.