Corruption Warlock ability · Affliction
Corruption is a Warlock ability in WoW Forever. You learn it at level 4, and its 7 ranks run up to level 60. At its highest rank: Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec. 6 ranks differ from Classic Era.
Corruption tooltip
Game dataRank 1 and the highest rank, as the game shows them.
CorruptionRank 1
35 Mana30 yd range
2 sec cast
Requires Level 4
Corrupts the target, causing 40 Shadow damage over 12 sec.
CorruptionRank 7
340 Mana30 yd range
2 sec cast
Requires Level 60
Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec.
Corruption ranks
Game dataEvery rank of Corruption: the level a trainer teaches it, its cost, cast time, cooldown, range and effect.
| Rank | Level | Cost | Cast | Cooldown | Range | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank 1Level 435 Mana2 sec cast | 4 | 35 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 40 Shadow damage over 12 sec. |
| Rank 2Level 1455 Mana2 sec cast | 14 | 55 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 65 Shadow damage over 15 sec. |
| Rank 3Level 24100 Mana2 sec cast | 24 | 100 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 132 Shadow damage over 18 sec. |
| Rank 4Level 34160 Mana2 sec cast | 34 | 160 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 168 Shadow damage over 18 sec. |
| Rank 5Level 44225 Mana2 sec cast | 44 | 225 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 240 Shadow damage over 18 sec. |
| Rank 6Level 54290 Mana2 sec cast | 54 | 290 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 342 Shadow damage over 18 sec. |
| Rank 7Level 60340 Mana2 sec cast | 60 | 340 Mana | 2 sec cast | — | 30 yd | Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec. |
Corruption changes from Classic
vs Classic6 ranks of Corruption differ from the Classic Era client.
| Rank | What changed |
|---|---|
| Rank 2 |
|
| Rank 3 |
|
| Rank 4 |
|
| Rank 5 |
|
| Rank 6 |
|
| Rank 7 |
|
Other Affliction abilities
15 more Warlock abilities trained in Affliction.
Curse of WeaknessLevel 4 · 6 ranks
Life TapLevel 6 · 6 ranks
Bane of AgonyLevel 8 · 6 ranks
FearLevel 8 · 3 ranks
Drain SoulLevel 10 · 4 ranks
Curse of RecklessnessLevel 14 · 4 ranks
Drain LifeLevel 14 · 6 ranks
Curse of the ElementsLevel 20 · 4 ranks
Drain ManaLevel 24 · 4 ranks
Curse of TonguesLevel 26 · 2 ranks
Siphon LifeLevel 30 · 4 ranks
Howl of TerrorLevel 40 · 2 ranks
WrackNewLevel 40 · 1 rank
Death CoilLevel 42 · 3 ranks
Bane of DoomLevel 60 · 1 rank
Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70685. How we source this
Corruption has 7 ranks between level 4 and 60; each new rank makes it stronger and usually more expensive. With no cooldown, its cost (340 Mana) is the only limit on how often you use it. Blizzard retuned it for WoW Forever; the comparison above lists every change.
See Also
Help us maintain accuracy! If you notice incorrect stats, missing data, or any issues, your feedback directly improves the quality of our data for the entire community.
Corruption FAQ (WoW Forever)
What does Corruption do in WoW Forever?
Corruption is a Warlock ability. At its highest rank: Corrupts the target, causing 438 Shadow damage over 18 sec.
What level do you learn Corruption in WoW Forever?
A Warlock learns Corruption at level 4; its last rank comes at level 60.
How many ranks does Corruption have in WoW Forever?
Corruption has 7 ranks: rank 1 at level 4, rank 2 at level 14, rank 3 at level 24, rank 4 at level 34, rank 5 at level 44, rank 6 at level 54, and rank 7 at level 60.
Did Corruption change from Classic in WoW Forever?
Yes. Compared with Classic Era: Effect 1: 18 → 13, Effect 1: 37 → 22, Effect 1: 54 → 28.
How much does Corruption cost in WoW Forever?
At its highest rank Corruption costs 340 Mana. Cast time: 2 sec cast. Cooldown: —.