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'''Chromatic Corruption''' is a [[Tools|tool]] item which allow users to paint a [[cosmetic item]]. When applied, the color resembles [[A Deep Commitment to Purple]], but shifts subtly between various shades and hues of purple, from pinkish-purple to a nearly hueless deep purple. This effect will only be visible during [[Full Moon|Full moon]]s and [[Scream Fortress|Halloween]] events, remaining dormant the rest of the time.
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'''Chromatic Corruption''' is a [[Tools|tool]] item which allow users to paint a [[cosmetic item]]. When applied, the color resembles [[A Deep Commitment to Purple]], but shifts subtly between various shades and hues, from pinkish-purple to a nearly hueless deep purple.  
  
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This effect is only visible around [[Scream Fortress|Halloween]] or during a [[Full Moon]]; at other times of the year, it does not appear in gameplay, unless the server has [[Halloween mode]] enabled. However, items with the spell applied can be equipped at any time and display their effect on the loadout screen, even when it is not visible during games.
  
Prior to [[Scream Fortress 2015]], It could be found during Halloween events inside of [[Haunted Halloween Gift]]s on [[Ghost Fort]], or from a [[Pile Of Curses]].
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Prior to [[Scream Fortress 2015]], it could be found during Halloween events inside of [[Haunted Halloween Gift]]s on [[Ghost Fort]], or from a [[Pile Of Curses]].
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
* Any unused [[Halloween Spell]] items are removed at the end of a Halloween event.
 
* Any unused [[Halloween Spell]] items are removed at the end of a Halloween event.
 
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* Items with Halloween Spells applied retain the properties of said Spell after the end of a Halloween event. Items with applied spells can be traded indefinitely and their effects do not expire.
  
  

Revision as of 18:28, 1 January 2023

Chromatic Corruption is a tool item which allow users to paint a cosmetic item. When applied, the color resembles A Deep Commitment to Purple, but shifts subtly between various shades and hues, from pinkish-purple to a nearly hueless deep purple.

This effect is only visible around Halloween or during a Full Moon; at other times of the year, it does not appear in gameplay, unless the server has Halloween mode enabled. However, items with the spell applied can be equipped at any time and display their effect on the loadout screen, even when it is not visible during games.

Prior to Scream Fortress 2015, it could be found during Halloween events inside of Haunted Halloween Gifts on Ghost Fort, or from a Pile Of Curses.

Update history

October 26, 2012 Patch (Spectral Halloween Special)

  • Halloween Spell: Chromatic Corruption was added to the game.

October 29, 2013 Patch (Scream Fortress 2013)

  • Enabled Halloween Spell Potions

November 11, 2013 Patch

  • Effects will only be visible during Halloween/Full Moon events.

October 22, 2014 Patch

  • Enabled Halloween Spell Potions

October 23, 2014 Patch

  • Updated Halloween Spells to be tradable

December 17, 2015 Patch (Tough Break Update)

  • [Undocumented] Halloween spells are no longer tradable.

Gallery

Bugs

  • The backpack icon incorrectly uses the coloring overlay intended for paint cans.

Notes

  • Any unused Halloween Spell items are removed at the end of a Halloween event.
  • Items with Halloween Spells applied retain the properties of said Spell after the end of a Halloween event. Items with applied spells can be traded indefinitely and their effects do not expire.