Corruptors are extremely dangerous predators that have the ability to corrupt other machines, making them stronger and more aggressive. They are well-armed for melee and ranged combat and are very mobile. Taking them on is made even more challenging by the number of corrupted machines (such as Watchers) that do their bidding, so engage them with great caution.
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Corruptor
Stats
| Type | Challenge Level |
|---|---|
| Combat | ??? |
Weapons
| Weapon | Description |
|---|---|
| Spikes | ?? |
| Corruption Grenade Launcher | Launches a single grenade that deals Corruption damage. Quick rate of fire. |
Melee Attacks
| Attack | Description |
|---|---|
| Aerial Dive Smash | Pouncing attack from the air that crashes down on enemies. |
| Spinning Tail Swipe | A spinning tail attack that has good range and quick execution. |
| Ground Tail Strike | A standing tail attack that hits from above and to the ground. |
| Rock Throw | Hurls a big rock at enemies. Very obvious tell when executing. |
| Running Tail Swipe | A quick tail attack that lunges towards the enemy. |
Special Ability
| Special Ability | Description |
|---|---|
| Corrupt | Corrupts a machine in the area, making them stronger and more aggressive. |
Vulnerabilities
- Shoulder-Mounted Launchers
Resistances
Drops
| Drop | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Metal Shards | Common |
| Metalburn | Common |
| Machine Core – Medium | Rare |
| Luminous Braiding | Rare |
| Corruptor Lens | Uncommon |
| Corruptor Heart | Rare |
Habitat
All Terrain – Open Areas
Strategy
Corruptors are very versatile when engaged in combat. At close range, they can use their scorpion-like tails to strike you. If you get too far, they can resort to firing corruption projectiles or pounce on you. What’s more, they are usually surrounded by machines that they have corrupted, so you’ll have to be mindful of multiple threats during such encounters.
When you engage a Corruptor, use Focus to quickly pinpoint their vulnerabilities (their shoulder-mounted grenade launchers). You can also try to use Tripcasters to stun them for some free hits with a melee weapons as they are helpless.
The important thing to remember is that you should focus your attention on the Corruptors themselves and not on the corrupted machines. You should only take out a few of the mobs when it becomes completely unmanageable (when the corrupted machines are more than three), then go for the Corruptor. Mobility is the key to taking out the Corruptors, so stay agile and always be mindful of where the Corruptor is among the mob.
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