Understand Virulent Scourge
Useful when…
- Adding Toxin damage and Status Chance in one standard Melee slot.
- Using a Madurai-polarity slot when the weapon build supports it.
Paired effects and ranks
At rank 3, Virulent Scourge grants +60% Toxin and +60% Status Chance. At rank 0 both bonuses are +15%; rank 2 gives +45% to each. The bonuses increase together as the mod ranks up.
Slot and cost
This Rare standard Melee mod has Madurai polarity, 4 base drain, and maximum rank 3. Its example rank 2 to 3 cost is 120 Endo and 5,796 Credits. Consider the final rank in light of the paired increases and the slot capacity available.
Compare the actual bonuses
Carnis Mandible adds Slash and Status Chance; Proton Snap grants Toxin and Status Chance after holding a Wall Latch for 2 seconds, lasting 20 seconds; Condition's Perfection enables Tennokai and increases Status Chance on Tennokai attacks. Their damage types or conditions differ from Virulent Scourge's always-listed paired Toxin and Status Chance bonuses.
Acquisition listed
The supplied drop listing names Corrupted Vor, with a 25% chance.
Limitations and tradeoffs
- Both effects share one slot but also rank up together.
- It occupies a standard Melee slot with 4 base drain.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating the Wall Latch-triggered Proton Snap effect as unconditional.
- Confusing the Toxin bonus with the Slash bonus on Carnis Mandible.