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11 The Electric Tool Design Research is a research unlock located in the Due Haven institute, on the 2nd row of the research tree. Completing this research grants the ability to craft several powerful elemental spears through dispatch missions at various factories across the world.
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33 Location
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55 This research is found at the Due Haven research institute. To access Due Haven, remember to remove your mask when entering the castle, or NPCs will become hostile. Speak to Hinrich on the bottom floor and hold L1 to listen to his request. The Electric Tool Design Research is the 2nd row of available research tracks at this institute.
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77 What it Unlocks
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1010 Completing the Electric Tool Design Research unlocks dispatch missions to craft the following weapons:
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1212 WeaponProduction LocationNotesLightning SpearSteel Spike ArmoryElectrical damage spear; dispatch missionFlame SpearAshclaw Keep in Pailune (also available at Iron Works)Fire damage spear; dispatch missionLaser Cannon SpearMysteriumRequires additional research at Leian Institute
1313 Note that the Laser Cannon Spear requires a separate research unlock at the Leian Institute in addition to the Electric Tool Design Research. The Lightning Spear and Flame Spear are fully unlocked by this research alone.
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1515 Replacement Crafting
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1717 One of the most important uses of this research is as a replacement source for spears that were destroyed. If you accidentally salvaged or broke your Lightning Spear, Flame Spear, or Laser Cannon Spear, the dispatch missions unlocked by this research allow you to craft as many replacements as you need. There is no limit on the number of dispatch missions you can run.
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1919 Crafting Permanent (Cuckoo) Versions
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2121 The spears produced by these dispatch missions are standard versions. To create permanent (Cuckoo) versions that can be refined to the maximum stage, take any of the crafted spears to a workshop and combine them with the following materials:
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2323 Small batteriesElectrical componentsCog wheels
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2525 The permanent version does not degrade or break during use and can be upgraded through the full refinement chain, making it a strong long-term weapon investment.
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2727 Related Research
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2929 The Electric Tool Design Research is one of several notable unlocks available at Due Haven. The 1st row, 3rd upgrade at Due Haven unlocks Chia Research, which provides dispatch missions to craft Mech Workers. For a full overview of all research institutes and their unlocks, see the Research Institutes article.