Pandora's box

The Pandora's Box (DorasBox in previous translations due to display constraints) is a recurring monster in the Dragon Quest series. They are monstrous treasure chests of an imposing black color with gold lining.

Characteristics

Pandora's Box is essentially the most powerful form of the treasure chest monsters. It can use sudden-death moves that target the whole party, move more than once per round, and steal MP from its opponent when its own MP, which is rather low, gets too depleted for it to cast its spells.

Appearances

Dragon Quest IV

While absent from the original, Pandora's Box makes appearances in the remakes as a monster encountered in the bonus dungeon. Given its strength and the absence of items that hamper sudden-death it is one of the most dangerous enemies in the game, especially when encountered as a group.

Dragon Quest VII

The first game to feature Pandora's Box (localized as DorasBox due to display issues).

Etymology

Pandora's box originates from Greek mythology as a container said to hold all the evils that were loosed upon mankind with the exception of hope. Unfortunately, unlike the myth, there is little hope to be had against this monster.

Related Enemies

• Man-Eater Chest
• Mimic

Gallery

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  Dragon Quest VII