Core Keeper • Boss Guide

Malugaz the Corrupted

Biome: Forgotten Ruins HP: Medium (2 Phases) Last updated: 2026-02-28

How to summon / find

Place a 'Skull of the Corrupted' on the throne in the Forgotten Ruins.

Recommended food focus

Pick one main meal plan that fits this fight, then keep one backup plan (survival or extra damage).

Magic Damage Movement Speed.

Prep checklist

Bring these before you start—this is the fastest “stop dying” layer.

  • Fire Resistance Potion
  • High Damage Magic/Ranged Weapon
  • Swiftness Potion
  • Large Arena

Deadly attacks to dodge

If you learn only 3 things, learn these. They cause most wipes.

Fire Pillars
Summons pillars of fire that persist on the ground.
How to dodge: Stay out of the glowing floor tiles.
Teleport Strike
Teleports behind the player for a quick strike.
How to dodge: Listen for the sound cue and dash immediately.

Core mechanics

Caveling shaman with fire pillars and teleportation. Two-phase fight.

Win strategy

Phase 1: Avoid fire tiles. Phase 2: Stay aggressive as he becomes faster and melee-focused.

Best food for this boss

Pick 1 meal from the primary plan. If you’re dying, switch to the backup plan instead of forcing DPS.

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Primary plan

Top pick
Iron Tail + Storm Ray
  • • crit chance: +13%
  • • magic damage: +31%
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Emerald Feather Fish + Storm Ray
  • • crit chance: +7%
  • • magic damage: +31%
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Storm Ray + Golden Puffungi
  • • magic damage: +31%
  • • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.
Top pick
Storm Ray + Starlight Nautilus
  • • magic damage: +31%
  • • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Tip: avoid overlapping buffs—pick a focused combo.

Backup plan

Backup pick
Ancient Seed + Golden Puffungi
  • • move speed: +36%
  • • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Backup pick
Ancient Seed + Starlight Nautilus
  • • move speed: +36%
  • • rarity boost: +1 Tier
Backup pick
Bomb Pepper + Ancient Seed
  • • move speed: +36%

Common mistakes

Read this if you keep failing. It’s usually one of these.

  • Standing in fire
  • Panic during Phase 2
  • Small arena size

Key drops

What you’re actually here for—and what it’s used for.

Blue Leather
Used for high-tier crafting.
Ritual Dagger
Strong magic weapon.

Need golden ingredients faster?

Farming by hand slows down progression. Automate golden crops to power your best food buffs.

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FAQ

What food should I bring to Malugaz the Corrupted?
Bring 1 main plan (damage or survival) plus 1 backup plan. Avoid overlapping buffs—buffs of the same type usually get overwritten by the last meal you eat.
Do food buffs stack in Core Keeper?
Not usually. Buffs of the same type tend to overwrite, so pick a focused combo instead of stacking many similar meals.
How do I farm ingredients faster?
Automate crops. A golden crop farm is the fastest way to remove the cooking grind for endgame buffs.