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Monster Research in Soul's Remnant: Essences & Bonuses
Press B to open research; collect 1 / 5 / 10 / 20 research essences per monster for a +5% EXP bonus at level 3 and +10% drop chance at level 4.
What it is
Monster research is the grind amplifier: press B to open the Research window, defeat a monster type repeatedly, and collect research essences to unlock compounding benefits against that monster. The bonuses are per monster type, so research everything you plan to grind.
Research levels
| Level | Essences | Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Starts the research track. |
| 2 | 5 | Progress toward the first big bonus. |
| 3 | 10 | +5% player EXP from that monster; reveals its drop table with rates. |
| 4 | 20 | +10% drop chance while hunting it. |
Notes
Research Essence also drops from resources. The bonuses stack across your whole grind and pair with the 2x EXP coupon, party bonus and Darkness Crystal blessings.
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Fact-checked: 2026-08-14