Epitome via Creative Assembly

Corruption has been overhauled for Total War: Warhammer Iii. In previous Total State of war games, corruption would dictate public order. In Warhammer III, public order has been changed to a new system named "Control," a simplified organisation dictating how much influence a faction has in their territory. Control is primarily manipulated by abuse.

In addition to Skaven, Vampire Lords, and Chaos corruption, each of the four Chaos Gods has its corruption. When corruption is high, it provides massive bonuses to those who caused information technology. Every bit a effect, mortal factions suffer compunction and a huge loss of control. On the other hand, if control drops too low, a rebel army based on the dominating corruption will spawn and attack cities and armies in the territory.

Each of the four Chaos Gods has benefits and drawbacks when corruption is high or low.

Slaanesh

  • Benefits
    • Enabled attrition for non-Chaos worshipping armies
    • Control +
    • Income from all buildings +
    • All other abuse –
  • Drawbacks
    • Growth –
    • Control –
    • Income from buildings –

Khorne

  • Benefits
    • Control +
    • Melee attack + (local armies)
    • Charge bonus + (local armies)
  • Drawbacks
    • Growth –
    • Control –
    • Melee defence – (local armies)

Nurgle

  • Benefits
    • Enabled attrition for not-Chaos worshipping armies
    • Growth +
    • Control +
    • Other types of abuse –
  • Drawbacks
    • Gamble of plague spreading + (local armies)
    • Plague duration + (local armies)
    • Growth –
    • Control –

Tzeentch

  • Benefits
    • Enables attrition for non-Anarchy worshipping armies
    • Control +
    • Chance of Winds of Magic increasing +
  • Drawbacks
    • Growth –
    • Control –
    • Chance of Winds of Magic increase –

The actual amount of each abuse effect volition vary based on the overall force of the corruption, which caps at 100 in a region. Various buildings, hero abilities, and research will assistance increment or mitigate abuse.