After defeating human enemies in combat (specifically on the Resistance Route ), you are often given a choice to finish them off. Automation: You can set the game to "Auto-Murder"

Complete "Virtuous" side quests that help the local populace. Key Thresholds Corruption Level

Level 3 is the standard goal for unlocking specific story paths, requiring approximately 50 murders 🎭 Impact on Gameplay & Story

High corruption often locks players into specific "Dark" or "Evil" endings, making it a critical stat for those aiming for a "Pure" run.

Sethji raised an eyebrow. "Oh?"

In the dark-fantasy RPG Ideology in Friction , the is a specialized gameplay mechanic that tracks the protagonist's descent into moral depravity. Unlike standard experience points, Corruption is a metric of ruthlessness, specifically tied to the player's choice to execute defeated human enemies. The Mechanics of Corruption