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In the Necropolis season of Path of Exile, Scarabs underwent a major overhaul, introducing a diverse range of unique Scarabs while eliminating Sextants from gameplay. Selecting the optimal Scarabs for farming can be subjective and influenced by factors such as Path of exile currency market dynamics and popular builds. Nevertheless, certain Scarabs consistently offer game-changing advantages, maximizing farming efficiency and ensuring substantial returns on investment. Heres a guide to eight of the top Scarabs for farming in Path of Exile:

 

Guarantees the appearance of the Nameless Seer, significantly boosting the chance of acquiring top-tier unique items. It stands out for its independence from other Scarabs or specific atlas passives, though its high initial cost can be prohibitive as the league progresses.

 

Essential for farming high-value Divination cards like the Apothecary and the Doctor. Pairing them with atlas passive trees that enhance Strongboxes and other Scarabs (e.g., Ambush Scarabs) maximizes profitability, albeit requiring a notable upfront investment.

 

Locks all rare monsters in the map with random Essences, yielding 15-20 Essences per map with appropriate atlas passives. Combining it with Scarabs of Adversaries increases difficulty but enhances rewards, ideal for builds with strong single-target DPS.

 

Upgrades all Monster Packs to at least magic packs, eliminating "white" monsters and indirectly boosting loot drop rates. Its versatility makes it compatible with various farming strategies.

 

Increases the likelihood of higher-quality Strongboxes like Diviners Strongboxes, potentially opening 40-50 Strongboxes per map. Utilizing Ambush crafting options and atlas passives (e.g., Secret Compartments) further amplifies its effectiveness by Path of exile currency for sale integrating additional league mechanics.