Research progression
Lock valuable Anomaly Investigations
Lock a useful Anomaly Investigation to protect a quest you want to keep available for a target, level, or set of conditions.…
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Lock valuable Anomaly Investigations
Anomaly Investigation list at the Quest Counter.
Before you go
- Anomaly Investigations unlocked.
- At least one Investigation whose target, level, or conditions support a current goal.
- A reason to retain that quest for future use.
Farming steps
- Open the Anomaly Investigation list at the Quest Counter.
- Compare available targets, Investigation levels, and quest conditions.
- Identify the quests that match a material, progression, or preferred matchup goal.
- Use the game’s lock control on each Investigation you want to preserve.
- Verify the lock indicator appears for the selected quest.
- Post and complete the Investigation when it fits your hunting plan.
- Review the list as new Investigations become available and lock valuable additions.
- Prioritize quests for a concrete need rather than locking every entry.
- Check both the target and the Investigation’s own level; Research Level is a separate progression value.
Repeat, collect and use
Repeat whenever you find an Investigation worth keeping. Locking is a list-management action, not a one-time reward or a farm with a fixed run count.
Common mistakes
- Locking only because a quest is high level: check its target and conditions against your goal.
- Forgetting to use the lock control: verify the indicator before leaving the list.
- Assuming a lock completes the quest or grants rewards: you must still post and finish the Investigation.
When to stop or switch
Stop once the Investigations you intend to reuse are locked; review again when you discover a better match for your current goal.
Sources & fact checks
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