Mom's Box

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Mom's Box is an activated item added in Afterbirth.

Effects

• Upon activation, drops a random trinket on the ground.
• +1 luck while held.
• While held, doubles the effect of most trinkets.

Notes

• Despite this item having "Mom" in the name, it does not count towards the Yes Mother transformation.
• Mom's Box does not affect the following trinkets:
  • AAA BatteryAutomatically recharges the last energy slot of an activated item, effectively reducing recharge rates by one.
  • Bag LunchTaking damage has a small chance to destroy the trinket and spawn Lunch.
  • Broken RemoteTriggers the Teleport effect whenever an activated item is used.
  • Dim BulbProvides a boost to all stats when Isaac's active item is completely uncharged.
  • Duct TapeStops Isaac's familiars from moving.
  • Extension CordBeams of yellow electricity flow between Isaac and his familiars, damaging any enemies between them.
  • Fish TailItems and trinkets that generate blue flies or blue spiders will generate twice as many.
  • Locusts
  • Monkey PawIf the character has half a heart after taking damage, it drops a Black Heart. The effect can trigger up to three times, after which the trinket will disappear.
  • Rotten PennySpawns a blue fly every time a coin is picked up.
  • Stem CellHeals for half a heart upon traveling to the next floor.
  • Store CreditThe next store purchase is free. The trinket disappears on purchase.
  • Vibrant BulbProvides a boost to all stats when Isaac's active item is fully charged.
  • Wooden CrossGrants a Holy Mantle shield upon entering a new floor, which protects against one hit of damage.
• VoidConsumes all pedestal items in the room. Active items will have their effects added to Void, and passive items will grant stat upgrades. does not keep the passive benefits of Mom's Box if absorbed.

Synergies

• Blind RageIncreases invincibility time after getting hit.: Grants much longer invincibility after taking damage than normal.
• Cancer-2 Tear Delay (effectively increases firerate of tears).: Grants -4 Tear Delay instead of -2. When Isaac's tears stat is at its maximum, resulting in 5 tear delay, this synergy reduces tear delay all the way down to its minimum of 1.
• Cracked CrownGrants extra stat upgrades based on Isaac's passive items that increase stats, +0.2 tears, -1 tear delay.: Grants -2 Tear Delay and further increases damage, speed, range, and shot speed if they are above base value, by about 77%.
• Curved HornIncreases damage by 2.: Grants +4 Damage instead of +2.
• Fish HeadSpawns a blue fly every time Isaac takes damage.: Spawns two blue flies when hurt.
• Goat HoofIncreases speed by 0.15.: Grants +0.3 Speed instead of +0.15.
• Hook WormTears move shifting left to right forming a path of right angles. +10 to Range (effective range remains about the same).: Grants +20 Range instead of +10.
• Golden Horse Shoe+15% chance for a Treasure Room with two items to spawn.: Increases the double item room spawn chance to 30%
• Lazy WormTear shot speed is greatly reduced.: Grants +8 Range instead of +4, +4 Tear Height instead of +2, but no effect on shot speed.
• Lil LarvaSpawns a blue fly from every pile of poop Isaac destroys.: Two Flies spawn from each poop instead of one.
• Maggy's FaithGives an eternal heart at the start of every floor.: Gives two eternal hearts at the start of each floor (and thus a full heart).
• Lucky ToeIncreases Luck by 1.: Grants +2 Luck instead of +1.
• SmelterConsumes Isaac's currently held trinket and applies its effect permanently. / Gulp! pill: Most absorbed trinkets will still have their effects doubled.
• Swallowed PennyUpon taking damage, Isaac drops a penny.: Drops two coins instead of one.
• Tape WormDoubles Isaac's range and halves his tear height.: Quadruples your Range instead of doubling it and greatly increases tear height.
• Whip WormIncreases shot speed by 0.5, increasing effective range.: Grants +1 Shot Speed instead of +0.5.

Trivia

• May be a reference to the film Seven where the climax of the film involves the protagonist asking the question over and over again "What's in the box?".

Mom Items

Items:

• Broken ShovelWhile held, causes multiple Mom's Foots to come down and stomp on Isaac. One of two parts necessary to create Mom's Shovel.
• Broken ShovelOne of two parts necessary to create Mom's Shovel.
• Divorce PapersSpawns a Mysterious Paper, increases tears, and grants a bone heart.
• Mom's Bottle of PillsGives Isaac a random pill, and will cause him to drop any held Q-slot item (If any). The player will only receive six different pill types in one playthrough.
• Mom's BoxWhen used, Mom's Box will drop a random trinket on the ground. While held, increases luck by 1 and doubles the effects of trinkets.
• Mom's BraUpon use, petrifies all enemies in the current room for approximately 4 seconds.
• Mom's Coin PurseSpawns 4 random pills around Isaac.
• Mom's ContactsAdds a chance to shoot petrifying tears, which stop enemies in place and prevent them from moving or attacking. Range up.
• Mom's EyeAllows Isaac to fire tears from the back of his head.
• Mom's EyeshadowTears have a chance to charm enemies.
• Mom's HeelsIncreases range.
• Mom's KeySpawns 2 keys. Generates additional pickups from chests.
• Mom's KnifeIsaac's tears are replaced by a knife that pierces enemies, can travel through obstacles, and can hurt enemies while Isaac is holding it. Holding down the fire button before firing increases its range and power.
• Mom's LipstickIncreases range and shot height.
• Mom's PadUpon use, inflicts fear to all enemies in the room for 5 seconds.
• Mom's Pearls+1.25 Range Up. +0.5 Tear Height. +1 Luck Up.
• Mom's PerfumeAdds a chance to shoot fear tears and decreases tear delay by 1.
• Mom's PurseAllows Isaac to hold 1 additional trinket.
• Mom's RazorSpawns an orbiting razor that damages enemies it touches and inflicts bleeding on enemies, causing them to slowly take damage over time.
• Mom's ShovelSpawns a trapdoor that leads to the next floor upon activation. Unlocks The Forgotten when used on a mound of dirt that appears in The Dark Room.
• Mom's UnderwearIncreases range.
• Mom's WigAdds a chance to spawn blue spiders when firing tears. Restores 1 red heart.

Trinkets:

• Mom's LocketGrants half a red heart each time a key is used. Converts half red heart pickups into full red hearts.
• Mom's PearlGrants a secondary 10% chance of any non-specific heart drop turning into a soul heart.
• Mom's ToenailMom's foot randomly stomps down somewhere in the room. 1 minute intervals.

Cards:

• Emergency ContactWhen used, will cause two Mom's Hands to come down and grab two random enemies.

Trinket Modifiers

Items:

• MarblesSpawns 3 random trinkets. Taking damage has a small chance to swallow Isaac's currently held trinket, gaining its effect permanently.
• Mom's BoxWhen used, Mom's Box will drop a random trinket on the ground. While held, increases luck by 1 and doubles the effects of trinkets.
• SmelterConsumes Isaac's currently held trinket and applies its effect permanently.

Pills:

• Gulp!