The Research & Development (R&D) system in DC Universe Online allows you to craft powerful items, including Mods, Exobits, and even some gear. To begin, you'll need to collect Exobits (red, blue, yellow, green) from defeated enemies or by breaking down unwanted gear. These Exobits are then combined into Exobytes, which are used as components in recipes. You'll also need Plans, which drop from enemies, are sold by vendors, or can be purchased on the Broker. The R&D station is located in your headquarters (Watchtower/Hall of Doom) or your personal base. Crafting Mods is particularly important, as these can be slotted into your gear to provide additional stat bonuses (e.g., Might, Precision, Health). There are different tiers of mods, requiring higher-level Exobytes and plans. The R&D system also allows you to create consumables and base items. Investing time in R&D can provide a significant advantage, especially for optimizing your gear with the best mods.
