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Improved Corruption Improved Corruption

Warlock · Affliction · Row 1 of 7 · 5 ranks
Changed from Classic

Improved Corruption sits in row 1 of the Warlock Affliction tree. It has 5 ranks, costing one point each.

Changed from Classic. Check the rank effects below before reusing a Classic build.

What each rank of Improved Corruption does

Each point buys one rank. Compare the effects below to decide how many points to spend.

  1. Rank 1: Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 0.4 sec and increases the damage it deals by 2%.
  2. Rank 2: Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 0.8 sec and increases the damage it deals by 4%.
  3. Rank 3: Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 1.2 sec and increases the damage it deals by 6%.
  4. Rank 4: Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 1.6 sec and increases the damage it deals by 8%.
  5. Rank 5: Reduces the casting time of your Corruption spell by 2 sec and increases the damage it deals by 10%.

How to reach it

Row 1 is open from the start. Level 10 is the earliest you can pick up Improved Corruption.

Is Improved Corruption worth the points?

Compare the benefit of another rank with your other talent choices. Take the final rank when it supports your build. You can leave it partially ranked if you do not need the final effect or its dependent talents.

Starter Warlock builds that use this talent

These starter builds already put points into Improved Corruption. Open one to see the full allocation:

Try Improved Corruption in the Warlock calculator

FAQ

How many points does Improved Corruption cost?

Up to 5 points, one per rank. You can stop at any rank.

Which row is Improved Corruption in, and how do I open that row?

Row 1 of the Affliction tree. It is open from the start, and level 10 is the earliest you can take it.

Did Improved Corruption change from Classic?

Yes. Its effect or rank wording is different in Forever, so read the ranks above before spending points.

Check more Affliction talents

More talents in the Affliction tree: