Candybox
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Candybox |
| Japanese Name | キャンディボックス |
| Chinese Name | 糖果盒 |
| Weapon Type | Utility (choose any unlocked base weapon) |
| Evolution Material | None (no evolution) |
| Evolves To | None |
| Pickup Priority | B |
Effect and Behavior
Occupies a weapon slot and grants the ability to choose any unlocked base weapon for the slot — a direct weapon-selection tool rather than a randomized pick. Unlike Arma Dio, which offers extra passive choices, Candybox provides a guaranteed base weapon selection. Evolved weapons cannot be chosen; only unlocked starter weapons are available.
Obtained by using (equipping) Trouser. Trouser gains +1% Greed per level, making coin-heavy builds their natural territory. Candybox removes the uncertainty from weapon setup — if a specific evolution path needs a particular weapon, Candybox guarantees it without relying on the level-up RNG offering it.
How to Obtain
Use Trouser. Restrictions:
- Occupies one weapon slot
- Selection limited to unlocked base weapons only (no evolved weapons)
- No evolution
- No direct damage output
Strengths
- Guarantees any unlocked base weapon of choice — no dependency on RNG offering the right weapon
- Enables precise evolution-path targeting in multi-weapon builds
- Broader selection than Arma Dio (base weapons, not just passives)
- Enables deterministic build construction from the start of a run
Weaknesses
- Uses a weapon slot on zero direct damage output
- Evolved weapons cannot be selected
- The chosen weapon's evolution materials still must be found separately
- Requires using Trouser
Recommended Characters
- Trouser: the unlock character — Greed scaling and Candybox together enable coin-maximizing builds
- Any character running complex multi-weapon evolution builds: Candybox guarantees the required weapons
- Coin-collection builds: Trouser's Greed bonus amplifies coin income throughout the run
Synergistic Arcanas
- XI Celestial Dusting: coin collection bonus compounds with Trouser's Greed build
- Passive-boosting arcanas generally: Candybox secures the weapons; arcanas accelerate their evolution
Strategy and Tips
- Candybox trades a weapon slot for certainty: use it when the build requires a specific weapon that RNG might not offer in time. The weapon chosen through Candybox still needs its evolution materials found normally — Candybox only removes the weapon-slot RNG.
- The basic pattern: use Candybox to lock in the anchor weapon of the build, then fill remaining slots with that weapon's evolution materials and support items.
- At least 2–3 direct damage weapons should occupy other slots — Candybox contributes no damage, so it must be offset by strong output from the rest of the build.
FAQ
Q: How do I get Candybox?
A: Use Trouser — the weapon becomes available when playing as Trouser.
Q: Can I pick evolved weapons?
A: No — only unlocked base weapons are available. Evolved weapons are excluded from the selection.
Q: How is Candybox different from Arma Dio?
A: Arma Dio grants an extra passive item pick on each level-up. Candybox grants a one-time weapon slot filled with any base weapon of choice. Arma Dio accelerates passive collection; Candybox guarantees the base weapon composition of the build.