Corrupted Seas | V04a Bluebite Top
In v04a, the “Top” refers to the upper layer of the oceanic current. Previously, the corruption was a bottom-dwelling hazard (hence the old “Seafloor Rot” mechanic). Now, a new bacterial bloom—dubbed Cyanophage Mors or “BlueBite” —has emerged.
Imagine sailing through what looks like a shimmering, sapphire oil slick. It’s beautiful. Then your hull starts screaming. corrupted seas v04a bluebite top
The BlueBite Top is an aggressive, phototropic layer of corruption that activates during the midday solar cycle (12:00 to 14:00 in-game). It doesn't poison you slowly like the deep rot; it consumes organic matter on contact. In v04a, the “Top” refers to the upper
After the v04a patch, an NPC known as "Scabbs the Tainted" spawns on random small islands every 3 real-world hours. He trades the Bluebite Top for 50x Corrupted Nautilus Shells and 1x Heart of the Trench. Be warned: Scabbs’ location is broadcast to the entire server, so expect a PvP fight. Imagine sailing through what looks like a shimmering,
| Attribute | Value | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | Polycount (LOD0) | 8,450 tris | | Texture Sets | 1x 2K (Albedo, Normal, Emissive, ORM) | | Emissive Strength | 2.3 (pulsing with game time corruption) | | Skeleton Attachment | Spine_03, Clavicles_L/R, Ribcage_Extra | | Physics Bones | 4 trailing tassets (cloth sim) | | Corrupted FX Socket | Chest_Ventral (for Bluebite Swarm VFX) |
