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Strongbox Types

Every strongbox, how often it spawns, what guards it and what it can roll✓ Checked against game files · 0.5.5
Strongbox, Blacksmith's and Armourer's strongboxes (the game's tutorial picture)

A strongbox in a map is one of 9 types, picked by spawn weight: Strongbox 25.6%, Armourer's Strongbox 17.1%, Blacksmith's Strongbox 17.1%, Researcher's Strongbox 17.1%, Large Strongbox 8.5%, Ornate Strongbox 8.5%, Arcane Strongbox 4.3%, Cartographer's Strongbox 0.9%, Jeweller's Strongbox 0.9%. Each is guarded by (3–6) packs at levels 0–44, (5–10) packs at levels 45–64, (6–12) packs from level 65. Magic and rare boxes add prefixes (8 that make the fight harder, 47 that change what is inside) and suffixes (32) that add more or better loot. Patch 0.5.5, from the game files.

Strongboxes in maps

Strongbox

Items of any kind
25.6% of map strongboxes (weight 300)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Item

Armourer's Strongbox

Mostly armour
17.1% of map strongboxes (weight 200)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Armour Item

Blacksmith's Strongbox

Mostly martial weapons
17.1% of map strongboxes (weight 200)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Martial Weapon

Researcher's Strongbox

Currency
17.1% of map strongboxes (weight 200)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains (1–2) additional Runes
  • Contains 1 additional Djinn Barya
  • Contains 1 additional Inscribed Ultimatum

Large Strongbox

Items of any kind
8.5% of map strongboxes (weight 100)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Item

Ornate Strongbox

Items of any kind
8.5% of map strongboxes (weight 100)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Item

Arcane Strongbox

Mostly caster weapons
4.3% of map strongboxes (weight 50)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Caster Weapon

Cartographer's Strongbox

Waystones and tablets
0.9% of map strongboxes (weight 10)
  • Any level: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters
Only this kind rolls:
  • Contains 1 additional Unusual Tablet

Jeweller's Strongbox

Mostly rings, amulets and jewels
0.9% of map strongboxes (weight 10)
  • Levels 0–44: Guarded by (3–6) packs of Monsters
  • Levels 45–64: Guarded by (5–10) packs of Monsters
  • Level 65+: Guarded by (6–12) packs of Monsters

League and special strongboxes

Abyssal Armoury Strongbox

Mostly armour
Abyss encounters only
  • Any level: Guarded by (4–8) packs of Monsters

Abyssal Arsenal Strongbox

Mostly martial weapons
Abyss encounters only
  • Any level: Guarded by (4–8) packs of Monsters

Abyssal Cache Strongbox

Mostly rings, amulets and jewels
Abyss encounters only
  • Any level: Guarded by (4–8) packs of Monsters

Abyssal Coffer Strongbox

Currency
Abyss encounters only
  • Any level: Guarded by (4–8) packs of Monsters

Abyssal Trove Strongbox

Items of any kind
Abyss encounters only
  • Any level: Guarded by (4–8) packs of Monsters

Solidified Corruption

Not a random strongbox
Never a random map strongbox
  • Any level: Guarded by (10–20) packs of Monsters

Suffixes: more and better loot (32)

  • Contains an additional Unique Item
    of Singularity · any strongbox except Researcher's, Cartographer's
  • +1 Chest level
    of Ascendance · any strongbox except Researcher's
  • Contained Items have (5–15)% Quality
    of Quality · rolls on Blacksmith's, Armourer's, Arcane
  • (25–50)% more Quantity of Contained Items
    of Bounty · any strongbox
  • (50–100)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    of Treasures · any strongbox
  • Contained Items have an additional Socket
    of Complexity · rolls on Blacksmith's, Armourer's, Arcane
  • (15–30)% more Quantity of Contained Items
    (15–30)% increased Effectiveness of Strongbox Monsters
    of Monstrous Bounty · any strongbox
  • (40–60)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    (40–60)% increased Rarity of Items Dropped from Strongbox Monsters
    of Monstrous Treasures · any strongbox
  • Contains (1–2) additional Runes
    of Runic Power · rolls on Researcher's · level 5+
  • Contains 1 additional Djinn Barya
    of the Barya · rolls on Researcher's · level 24+
  • Contains 1 additional Inscribed Ultimatum
    of the Trials · rolls on Researcher's · level 39+
  • Contains 1 additional Unusual Tablet
    of Inscription · rolls on Cartographer's · level 65+
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Armour Item
    of the Exceptional Armourer · rolls on Armourer's · level 75+
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Caster Weapon
    of the Exceptional Mage · rolls on Arcane · level 75+
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Item
    of the Exceptional · rolls on Strongbox / Large / Ornate · level 75+
  • Contains an additional Exceptional Martial Weapon
    of the Exceptional Warrior · rolls on Blacksmith's · level 75+
  • Contains (3–5) additional Unique Items
    of Greater Singularity · any strongbox except Researcher's, Cartographer's · greater version
  • +2 Chest level
    of Greater Ascendance · any strongbox except Researcher's · greater version
  • Contained Items have (15–20)% Quality
    of Greater Quality · rolls on Blacksmith's, Armourer's, Arcane · greater version
  • (100–150)% more Quantity of Contained Items
    of Greater Bounty · any strongbox · greater version
  • (150–250)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    of Greater Treasures · any strongbox · greater version
  • Contained Items have maximum Sockets
    of Greater Complexity · rolls on Blacksmith's, Armourer's, Arcane · greater version
  • (25–50)% more Quantity of Contained Items
    (25–50)% increased Effectiveness of Strongbox Monsters
    of Monstrous Bounty · any strongbox · greater version
  • (60–100)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    (60–100)% increased Rarity of Items Dropped from Strongbox Monsters
    of Monstrous Treasures · any strongbox · greater version
  • Contains (5–7) additional Runes
    of Greater Runic Power · rolls on Researcher's · level 5+ · greater version
  • Contains 3 additional Djinn Baryas
    of the Greater Barya · rolls on Researcher's · level 24+ · greater version
  • Contains 3 additional Inscribed Ultimatums
    of the Greater Trials · rolls on Researcher's · level 39+ · greater version
  • Contains 3 additional Unusual Tablets
    of Greater Inscription · rolls on Cartographer's · level 65+ · greater version
  • Contains (2–3) additional Exceptional Armour Items
    of the Greater Exceptional Armourer · rolls on Armourer's · level 75+ · greater version
  • Contains (2–3) additional Exceptional Caster Weapons
    of the Greater Exceptional Mage · rolls on Arcane · level 75+ · greater version
  • Contains (2–3) additional Exceptional Items
    of the Greater Exceptional · rolls on Strongbox / Large / Ornate · level 75+ · greater version
  • Contains (2–3) additional Exceptional Martial Weapons
    of the Greater Exceptional Warrior · rolls on Blacksmith's · level 75+ · greater version

Prefixes: dangers (8)

  • (10–20)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    Casts Chaos Barrages
    Chaotic · any strongbox
  • (10–20)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    Summons Volatile Crags
    Scorched · any strongbox
  • (10–20)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    Casts Lightning Storms
    Vibrating · any strongbox
  • Guarded by (4–8) packs of Monsters
    Crowded · any strongbox
  • Cursed by Winter Hags
    Frosted · any strongbox
  • (10–20)% more Rarity of Contained Items
    Freezes you when activated
    Arctic · any strongbox · level 8+
  • Guarded by (2–4) packs of Magic Monsters
    Intimidating · any strongbox · level 10+
  • Guarded by (1–2) packs of Rare Monsters
    Menacing · any strongbox · level 35+

Prefixes: what the contents become (47)

  • Contained Orbs of Augmentation have a 10% chance to be upgraded
    Augmentation · rolls on Researcher's
  • Contained Chaos Orbs have a 10% chance to be upgraded
    Chaos · rolls on Researcher's
  • Contained Exalted Orbs have a 10% chance to be upgraded
    Exalted · rolls on Researcher's
  • Contained Regal Orbs have a 10% chance to be upgraded
    Regal · rolls on Researcher's
  • Contained Orbs of Transmutation have a 10% chance to be upgraded
    Transmutation · rolls on Researcher's
  • Contains an additional Abyss Precursor Tablet
    Abyss · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contains an additional Overseer Precursor Tablet
    Overseer's · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contains an additional Breach Precursor Tablet
    Breach · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contains an additional Delirium Precursor Tablet
    Delirium · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contains an additional Irradiated Precursor Tablet
    Irradiated · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contains an additional Atziri's Temple Precursor Tablet
    Atziri's Temple · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contains an additional Ritual Precursor Tablet
    Ritual · rolls on Cartographer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are always Amulets
    Necromancer's · rolls on Jeweller's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Belts
    Belt · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Body Armour
    Body · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Boots
    Boot · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Bows
    Deadeye's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items always have a Chaos Granted Skill
    Darkened · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items always have a Cold Granted Skill
    Frigid · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items are Crossbows
    Tactician's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will require Dexterity
    Ranger's · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will only require Dexterity or Intelligence
    Shadow's · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will only require Dexterity or Intelligence
    Shadow's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items always have a Fire Granted Skill
    Scorched · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items are always Foci
    Disciple's · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items always have a Generic Granted Skill
    Humble · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Gloves
    Glove · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Helmets
    Helmet · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will require Intelligence
    Witch's · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will require Intelligence
    Witch's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will only require Strength or Intelligence
    Templar's · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will only require Strength or Intelligence
    Templar's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained Magic and Rare items are always Jewels
    Royal · rolls on Jeweller's
  • Contained non-Unique items always have a Lightning Granted Skill
    Buzzing · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items are Maces
    Titan's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items always have a Physical Granted Skill
    Honed · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items are Quarterstaves
    Monk's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Quivers
    Fletcher's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items are always Rings
    Ritualist's · rolls on Jeweller's
  • Contained non-Unique items are always Staves
    Sorcerer's · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items are always Sceptres
    Lich's · rolls on Arcane
  • Contained non-Unique items are Shields
    Shield · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Spears
    Huntress' · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will require Strength
    Marauder's · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique Armour and Weapons will only require Strength or Dexterity
    Duelist's · rolls on Armourer's
  • Contained non-Unique items are Talismans
    Druid's · rolls on Blacksmith's
  • Contained non-Unique items are always Wands
    Spellslinger's · rolls on Arcane

Types, spawn weights, levels and guards come from the game's Strongboxes and Chests tables; modifiers are the strongbox modifier domain with their spawn weights. Some conversion modifiers name their box only in their spawn tag (strongbox_can_roll_caster_replacements → Arcane); those are matched by that word. "Greater" versions spawn through a separate higher-tier tag. Box pictures are cut from the game's strongbox tutorial picture; boxes it does not show have the art of what they hold. Also see Omen of Secret Compartments.