The Octopus Researcher.

Octopath Traveler 2: Will Research for Money Guide

Finding an investor is like putting socks on an octopus!

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Will Research for Money is a side quest in Octopath Traveler 2 that’s given to you by the Octopus Researcher located in front of the Inn in Montwise, Crestlands. He’s interested in studying octopuffs, but needs money to fund his research.

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    Find the Octopus Enthusiast

    The Octopus Researcher is desperate for an investor. Unfortunately, nobody residing in Montwise is interested. To find someone who may have a bit of coin to throw at this venture, you’ll need to travel to Canalbrine, Harborlands.

    Enter the Pub and speak with the Octopus Enthusiast in the back-right corner of the bar, and then use a Path Action to recruit him.

    The Octopus Enthusiast in Octopath Traveler 2.

    Bring him back to Montwise and speak again with the Octopus Researcher. They’ll have a brief discussion and the Octopus Enthusiast will agree to fund the research.

    Will Research for Money Reward

    The Will Research for Money Reward in Octopath Traveler 2.

    You get a single reward for bringing the benefactor to the Octopus Researcher:

    • Octopuff Pot

    The Octopuff Pot is an accessory that, when equipped, increases your chances of encountering octopuffs. Happy hunting!