: Defeating an enemy in standard battle does not increase corruption. To raise the level, you must choose to "finish off" human-type enemies after the fight ends.
: To reach the maximum corruption level of 3, the player must murder approximately 50 human NPCs . This must generally be accomplished before the end of Chapter 4 to unlock specific late-game paths. Impact on Story and Routes ideology in friction corruption level
Corruption levels are typically tied to specific milestones in the number of murders committed: : Defeating an enemy in standard battle does