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Corruption
Changed from Classic7 ranksLevel 4
Corruption
Rank 7Shadow
340 Mana30 yd range
2 sec cast
Learned at level 60
Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec.
Spell power coefficient: 20% of spell power (per tick)
All ranks of Corruption
| Rank | Level | Cost / range / cast | Effect | Classic 1.12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | 4 | 35 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 40 Shadow damage over 12 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | |
| Rank 2 | 14 | 55 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 65 Shadow damage over 15 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | changed Corrupts the target, causing 90 Shadow damage over 15 sec. scales with 15.5% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 3 | 24 | 100 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 132 Shadow damage over 18 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | changed Corrupts the target, causing 222 Shadow damage over 18 sec. scales with 16.7% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 4 | 34 | 160 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 168 Shadow damage over 18 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | changed Corrupts the target, causing 324 Shadow damage over 18 sec. scales with 16.7% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 5 | 44 | 225 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 240 Shadow damage over 18 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | changed Corrupts the target, causing 486 Shadow damage over 18 sec. scales with 16.7% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 6 | 54 | 290 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 342 Shadow damage over 18 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | changed Corrupts the target, causing 666 Shadow damage over 18 sec. scales with 16.7% of spell power (per tick) |
| Rank 7 | 60 | 340 Mana · 30 yd range · 2 sec cast | Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec. Coefficient 20% of spell power (per tick) | changed Corrupts the target, causing 822 Shadow damage over 18 sec. scales with 16.7% of spell power (per tick) |
Talents that modify Corruption
- Improved Corruption (Affliction row 1): Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 2 sec and increases the damage it deals by 10%.
- Pandemic (Affliction row 3): Increases the critical strike damage bonus of your Corruption, Bane of Agony, Bane of Doom, Drain Soul, Drain Life, Siphon Life, and Wrack spells by 100%.
- Nightfall (Affliction row 4): Gives your Corruption, Drain Soul, Drain Life, and Wrack spells a 4% chance to cause you to enter a Shadow Trance after damaging the opponent. The Shadow Trance reduces the casting time of your next Shadow Bolt spell by 100%.
Source: beta client 1.60.1.70753. Spell ID 25311.
Questions players ask
When do Warlocks learn Corruption?
Rank 1 at level 4, with later ranks at 14, 24, 34, 44, 54, 60. Visit a class trainer in any capital.
Did Corruption change from Classic?
Yes. At least one rank has different numbers or wording. The comparison table on this page shows the Classic text beside the Forever text for every rank.
Snapshot 2026-11-03, client 1.60.1.70753.