Regular Toon
Boxten
A reserved music box who feels most at ease around familiar faces. He might struggle to find the right words, but he never stops trying to brighten a friend's day.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Boxten |
|---|---|
| Type | Regular Toon |
| Role | Extractor |
| Pronouns | He/Him |
| Release Date | 06/14/2024 (Alpha Release) |
| Unlock | Obtain for free when first starting the game |
Boxten Stats
| Health | 3 Hearts |
|---|---|
| Skill Check | 3/5 |
| Movement Speed | 3/5 |
| Stamina | 3/5 |
| Stealth | 3/5 |
| Extraction Speed | 3/5 |
| Walk Speed | 15 |
| Sprint Speed | 25 |
| Stamina Value | 150 |
| Stealth Value | 10.0 |
| Extraction Value | 1.06 |
Skill Check
- Chance: 25%
- Size: 150
- Value: 2.0
Movement Speed
- Walk Speed: 15
- Sprint Speed: 25
Stamina
- Value: 150
Stealth
- Value: 10.0
Extraction Speed
- Value: 1.06
Abilities
Wind-Up
PassiveThis Toon gains 6% more Extraction Speed for every alive Toon in the round. Maxes at 48%.
How To Unlock Boxten
- Obtain for free when first starting the game
- 250 Ichor (if Poppy was chosen instead)
Strategy
Boxten is best understood as a extractor.
Boxten's passive ability is Wind-Up.
Before diving into gameplay strategies, it is worth noting how to obtain Boxten. Since he is one of the two starter Toons, you can simply select him for free on the Start Toon Selection screen. If you chose Poppy instead, you will need to gather 250 Ichor to purchase him from Dandy's Store. The most efficient way to earn that Ichor is by focusing on picking up Research Capsules and extracting Machines during runs, since both the Machine and Capsule count increase as you descend to deeper floors, allowing you to accumulate Ichor more quickly.
Boxten's core strength lies in Extraction. His Extraction Speed ranges from 1.06 to 1.594, making it above average at its lowest and 0.094 more than 5-star Extraction Speed at its highest, unless you are also using Blue Bandana or Machine Manual which push it even further. This makes him a strong choice for earning Ichor through Machines when starting out. However, since he is heavily dependent on teammates for maximum Extraction Speed, players who prefer small teams of 1-4 will find better alternatives in Toons like Glisten, Yatta, or Vee. His Ability, Wind-Up, allows access to over 5-star Extraction Speed, but since these stat levels are obtainable without using the Ability slot (which is itself a source of bonus Ichor), it is similar to playing without any Ability at all. Worse, the Ability relies on factors outside your control, which leaves Boxten outclassed by many other Toons in smaller lobbies.
In a team of 5-8 players, Boxten becomes a very efficient stealthy extractor, especially when paired with a distractor who has 2 or 3-star Stealth. Equipping the Diary trinket furthers this advantage by letting you extract near 3-star Stealth teammates with minimal risk from Twisteds. This setup can make Boxten more viable than low-Stealth, high-Extraction-Speed Toons such as Glisten, Squirm, and Yatta, since he can extract quickly near a wider variety of distractors. He is also a great option for long runs because if his teammates stay alive, Wind-Up pushes him well above 5-star Extraction Speed while his other stats remain decent across the board.
For trinket combinations focused on mobility, Pink Bow is a strong first pick as it enables Boxten to outrun all Twisteds outside of Panic Mode besides Twisted Dyle at a max speed of 26.9 run speed. Pair Pink Bow with Speedy Shoes for a 28.1 run speed, or with Vanity Mirror to outrun every Twisted except Twisted Dyle during Panic Mode at 35 run speed. Alternatively, you can pair Pink Bow with any extraction-focused Trinket to balance survival with floor progression. Friendship Bracelet synergizes naturally with Wind-Up since both scale off the number of alive teammates, making it a natural pairing that rewards keeping the full team intact.
For extraction-focused builds, Magnifying Glass takes full advantage of his 3-star Extraction Speed of 1.06 and his Skill Check size of 100.5, and pairs well with several secondary Trinkets. Vee's Remote allows for quicker floor progression, especially when teammates also carry one. Participation Award maximizes Skill Check extraction with average times ranging from 24.73 to 19.12 seconds depending on team size and Tech Savvy usage. Stress Ball increases Extraction Speed gradually with every successful Skill Check hit and stacks with Wind-Up to produce very large boosts. Machine Manual provides a percentage-based boost that stacks multiplicatively with Wind-Up for up to 1.674 Extraction Speed with a full team, though you should only rely on this if you are confident your team will survive. Train Whistle is a situational but useful pick that lets you extract without being slowed by Twisted Finn.
Survival items that boost Movement Speed are valuable since his average mobility can make escaping Twisteds tedious, especially for newer players. Stamina items help remedy poor Stamina management or improve his overall mobility. Percentage-based Extraction Speed boosts from items like Extraction Speed Candy or Instructions are particularly effective because they multiply with Wind-Up's bonus rather than simply adding to it, making them far more impactful on Boxten than flat Extraction Speed increases.
For players seeking the absolute highest consistent Extraction Speed in the game, Boxten can achieve it. With 7 other players alive and both Blue Bandana and Machine Manual equipped, his Extraction Speed reaches almost 1.80, translating to roughly 25 seconds per Machine. Even higher values are possible with situational setups: Blue Bandana paired with Lucky Coin yields nearly 1.92 Extraction Speed at approximately 23.44 seconds, though this only applies to singular random floors. Stress Ball alone can outdo the Blue Bandana and Machine Manual combination with a 12.9% increase, and when paired with Participation Award it can reach a 15% Extraction Speed boost for 1.833 Extraction Speed at roughly 24.55 seconds, though this depends on Skill Check frequency and does not last for the entire extraction duration.
Overall, Boxten is a strong starter Toon who excels in full lobbies and long runs. His average stat spread means he has no true deficits but also no standout strengths outside of extraction, so supplementing your personal weaknesses with Trinkets is the best approach. He can sometimes be outclassed by other Toons with better raw Extraction Speed, except possibly those with lower Stealth who struggle to extract safely near distractors. He is not recommended for solo runs where Wind-Up goes entirely to waste.
Appearance
Personality
Boxten is an uncertain and somewhat shy Toon who is easily frightened, as seen in his dialogue with Connie and Gourdy's gossip about him. He shows pessimism toward himself and his own capabilities when finishing Machines, yet he remains encouraging toward others, even though he lacks assertiveness and tends to back down easily. His speech is marked by frequent stuttering and heavy use of ellipses, reflecting his anxious nature. His sleep is troubled by frequent nightmares, and he suspects Astro may be responsible for them. Despite his nervous disposition, Boxten is a big fan of Vee and her gameshow because of his love for trivia. He is close to Glisten and Cosmo, the latter of whom is teaching him how to cook. His interactions with Sprout and Toodles suggest he is friends with them as well, and he shares a strong but unconfirmed bond with Poppy.
Mastery
Mastery Requirements
- Finish 50 Machines!
- Survive 25 Floors!
- Travel 50000 Meters!
- Pick up 30 Items!
- Survive 1 Floors with 7 other Players in your round!
- Use 30 Items!
Mastery Reward
Vintage Boxten skin
Dialogues
Finishing extraction
- "I'm happy nothing exploded, heh.."
- "I-I could've used a little help on that one..."
- "That was great... I suppose?"
- "Uh... any other machines I need to finish?"
Descending to the next floor
- "I think I heard something..."
- "I'm scared to think of what's in the next Floor..."
- "I think I forgot something last Floor..."
Interactions
Interaction with Astro
Interaction with Brightney
Interaction with Cosmo
Interaction with Ginger
Interaction with Glisten
Interaction with Goob
Interaction with Looey
Interaction with Pebble
Interaction with Poppy
Interaction with Razzle & Dazzle
Interaction with Rodger
Interaction with Shrimpo
Interaction with Teagan
Interaction with Tisha
Interaction with Vee
Trivia
- The end of the Meet Boxten Teaser Video contains hidden morse code that translates to 'FIND THE TAPES.' This is also one of the texts that can appear when starting a new run at the bottom of the elevator screen.
- His name likely blends 'Boston' with 'Box,' though it could also play on the phrase 'Boxed In.'
- Boxten loves trivia, as revealed in his interaction with Vee.
- He has a tendency to worry excessively, which Poppy points out in one of their interactions, and his interaction with Rodger also addresses. Cosmo and Teagan's interactions with him may also hint at this trait.
- Although Poppy and Boxten appear to be close friends, Qwel has stated that they have no confirmed relations. They share many similarities, most stemming from both being starter Toons.
- Boxten and Poppy both have 3-star stats across the board, shared with Rudie, Eggson, and Ribecca. However, Wind-Up always gives Boxten at least slightly higher Extraction Speed than them.
- Both Boxten's and Poppy's Twisted counterparts are Common type, have average stats, and no mechanic to aid them.
- Both Boxten and Poppy have official merchandise plushes. They are the only non-Main and non-Lethal Toons to have one.
- Their respective Trinkets, Blue Bandana and Pink Bow, are present in their character models and have mechanics that resemble their Abilities.
- Boxten and Poppy share 4 Mastery quests in common. For their differing quests, Boxten must finish 20 more Machines than Poppy, while Poppy must activate her Ability 30 times and Boxten must survive a Floor with all 8 players alive.
- Their Christmas Skins, Quiet Caroler and Confident Caroler, are meant to match as both are themed around carolers.
- A note found in Boxten's room in Roleplay Mode suggests he may not have the best grasp of grammar.
- The winding key on the back of Boxten's head turns when he is focused, as shown in his extraction animation and referenced in his interactions with Cosmo and Ginger. The key also spins rapidly while running, as seen in Twisted Boxten.
- At a very early point in the game, about one week after public release, Boxten only received a 5% Extraction Speed boost per alive Toon, maxing at 40% or 1.40 units.
- Boxten is one of the Toons with an official merchandise plush, alongside Astro, Dandy, Gourdy, Pebble, Poppy, Sprout, Shelly, and Vee.
- According to Cosmo's interaction, Boxten has some knowledge of baking. This is further confirmed in Sprout's interaction with Shelly, where it is mentioned that Cosmo is teaching Boxten how to bake.
- Other Toons tend to notice Boxten's square head, as shown in his interactions with Goob and Looey.
- Boxten, along with Looey, are the only Toons that can roughly reach 17 Stars in their stat pool without any Cards or Items.
- Boxten, Poppy, and Cosmo are the first Common Toons that were not previously optimized to receive an optimized model.
- Boxten cannot entirely understand Flutter, having stated so himself in an interaction with her, though he is shown to be decent at it.
- Boxten is the only Toon whose base Extraction Speed units are not in one decimal place, with his usually being in two unless 4 other Toons are with him.
- If not counting his Vintage Skin, Quiet Caroler is the first and only Boxten Skin whose skin color is not a shade of purple, being a dark red instead.
- Boxten is the first Toon whose head can open up, with the second being Gigi. Both of their Twisted counterparts have Ichor hands going through those parts.
- Since v0.15.17, while Wind-Up says it caps at 48%, it actually caps at 59.4% in game. This is because the Ability now adds to the Extraction Speed Multiplier rather than his base Extraction Speed directly.
- Due to Wind-Up, Boxten has the potential for the highest consistent Extraction Speed in the game. With 7 other players and both Blue Bandana and Machine Manual equipped, his Extraction Speed reaches almost 1.80, or roughly 25 seconds per machine.
- Boxten and Poppy both have skins whose skin color does not change from their default, being Creepy Chord and Sapphire Dots respectively.
- Both Boxten and Poppy have two separate interactions with Looey.
- Boxten and Poppy were optimized in the same update, along with Cosmo, Sprout, and Dandy.
- When either Boxten or Poppy is purchased in Dandy's Store, Dandy says the same line for both of them.
- Both Boxten and Poppy have Meet teaser videos that contain morse code at the end.
- Boxten can play music, as confirmed in Dandy's gossip about him and implied in his interaction with Shrimpo where Shrimpo insults his music.
- Razzle and Dazzle could also be counted among the Toons sharing Boxten and Poppy's stat spread if their Abilities are not considered.
- Boxten's Mastery quest requiring him to survive a Floor with all 8 players alive directly reflects his Ability, since a full lobby is where Wind-Up reaches its full potential.
- Boxten, along with Looey, can roughly reach 17 Stars in their stat pool without any Cards or Items. Boxten is ahead by 0.094% in Extraction Speed, while Looey is behind by 6.67% in Walk Speed and 20% in Run Speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boxten released in Dandy's World?
Boxten was released on 06/14/2024 (Alpha Release).
How do you unlock Boxten in Dandy's World?
To unlock Boxten, you need Obtain for free when first starting the game, 250 Ichor (if Poppy was chosen instead).
What is Boxten's ability in Dandy's World?
Wind-Up (Passive): This Toon gains 6% more Extraction Speed for every alive Toon in the round. Maxes at 48%.
What are Boxten's stats in Dandy's World?
Boxten has 3 Hearts, 3-star Skill Check, 3-star Movement Speed, 3-star Stamina, 3-star Stealth, and 3-star Extraction Speed.
