How to Obtain Research Points

 

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How to Obtain Research Points

After a branch is reset, Tier V–X ships will feature battle performance bonuses. Gaining the first victory or earning a certain amount of Base XP playing these ships will award you Research Points.

The exact number of points earned depends on the ship's tier. Resetting a standard branch of ships yields up to 10,200 Research Points:

Ship Tier	Requirement	Research Points Awarded
Tier V	First victory / Base XP target	200
Tier VI–VII	First victory / Base XP target	500
Tier VIII–IX	First victory / Base XP target	1,500
Tier X	First victory / Base XP target	6,000

Resetting a branch of aircraft carriers or submarines yields up to 8,000 Research Points (these branches require approximately 20% less XP):

CV / Submarine Tier	Requirement	Research Points Awarded
Tier VI	First victory / Base XP target	500
Tier VIII	First victory / Base XP target	1,500
Tier X	First victory / Base XP target	6,000

For submarines, this calculation does not take into account the Research Points that can be additionally earned from unlocking the Tier V–VI destroyers linked to the branch.

If a branch has unresearched ship gaps, those ships will not receive bonuses. Ensure you research skipped ships prior to resetting to maximize gains. Each bonus can be claimed once per reset and cannot be earned in Clan or Training Battles.

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Don't forget the Battle Pass! You can earn Research Points by progressing through both Free and Premium tracks.

Resetting Progress for a Tech Tree Branch

Your progress for a particular branch of ships can be reset only if you have already researched the Tier X ship of that line. The number of resets is unlimited.

What Happens After a Progress Reset?

Ships & Modules

All ships of the branch (including modules) are automatically sold.

Ship XP

Unconverted XP transfers directly to the Tier I ship of the nation.

Mounted Items

Camouflages, flags, signals, and expendable bonuses are removed to inventory.

Permanent Bonuses

Linked bonus packages and permanent camos remain available upon re-researching.

Upgrades

All installed upgrades are demounted completely free of charge.

Commanders

Commanders are safely transferred to your Reserve without specialization loss.

Obtaining Battle Performance Bonuses

Battle Performance Bonuses mark ships eligible to earn Research Points. Resetting progress for the first time awards an increased number of points. Simply enter battle with an eligible ship and win, or reach the designated Base XP requirement.

If you reset a branch again before playing those ships, any unactivated bonuses stack with the new ones.

Unique Items in the Research Bureau

Research Points are a dedicated endgame resource. The Research Bureau section of the Armory offers unique Tier X ships, unique upgrades (legendary modules), and valuable resources in exchange for accumulated points.

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Requirement: The ability to reset ship branches becomes available once you have researched five Tier X ships.

Seasons & Multipliers

The Research Bureau operates on a seasonal basis, with each season running for 3 months.

The first branch you reset during a season receives double (2x) Research Points. Double bonuses remain on those ships until cleared—even after the season concludes.

By resetting the seasonal 2x branch, Free-XPing back to Tier X without playing battles, and resetting again in the next season, bonuses will continue to stack (allowing 3x, 4x, or higher multipliers on your first payout victory).

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The time remaining in the current season can be checked directly in the Tech Tree tab of your game client.