Monster Train 2 Corruption Explained
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Corruption in Monster Train 2 is one of the nastiest mechanics you’ll run into. It’s not a normal debuff you cleanse once and move on. It stacks, it spreads, and if you don’t prep for it, it will absolutely ruin your frontline... and then the rest of your run.
Here’s what corruption actually does, how it works, and what you can do to survive it without rage-quitting straight back to Monster Train 1.
What Is Corruption in Monster Train 2?
Corruption is a stacking effect that damages your units over time.
Most enemy units apply corruption on death to the front enemy unit. Some bosses go further and apply it to all units, or even every floor, once per turn.
Each stack of corruption adds up, causing passive damage to your units every combat round. The more stacks you’ve got, the worse it gets.
You can’t cleanse it. You can’t stop it from ticking down. You just have to manage it or find ways to stall it.
Why Corruption Feels So Brutal
Corruption punishes low-unit comps and single-floor setups.
If you built your team around a huge tank up front and stacked all your supports behind them, corruption will chew through your run in just a few waves.
And it doesn’t care about stealth, either.
Many players hit this wall the first time they fight Dominion Seraph or encounter elite enemies that dump 2–3 stacks of corruption at once... to your entire party.
It feels unfair because the best way to beat it isn’t intuitive unless you already know how it works.
How to Counter Corruption
Use disposable units
Throw weak, 0-cost or endless units in front to soak up the corruption. These “meat shields” buy your main units time.
Spread out your floors
Stop stacking everyone on one level. Spread your units across two or even three floors so corruption can’t focus all its damage on one group.
Play full boards
The more bodies you have on the field, the more you can rotate or sacrifice without losing key pieces.
Lean into sustain
Armor, regen, healing, and stat-scaling units can counteract the ticking damage.
Look for utility cards
Cards that reposition, apply silence, or stall enemy attacks can give you breathing room.
Know your enemy
Corruption Seraph doesn’t just show up randomly. If you see him coming, draft for it. Don’t rely on high-damage glass cannons with no backups.
Final Blurb
Corruption in Monster Train 2 isn’t just an annoying mechanic, it’s a full-blown win-condition for the enemy if you ignore it. But it’s beatable with a little planning, a few throwaway units, and some old-fashioned floor management.
Spread your forces out, sacrifice the weak, and keep your run from getting corrupted... in every sense of the word.
FAQ
Q: What does corruption do in Monster Train 2?
It deals damage over time to your units based on how many stacks they have.
Q: Can you remove or cleanse corruption?
No, once a unit has corruption, it can’t be cleansed or healed away.
Q: How does corruption get applied?
Most enemies apply it when they die, usually to the front unit. Some bosses apply it globally.
Q: Does stealth stop corruption damage?
No, stealth doesn’t block the passive damage from corruption.
Q: What’s the best way to deal with it?
Use endless or cheap units to absorb it, spread your team across multiple floors, and draft sustain tools.
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