Patch 3.27 made scarabs a central part of mapping value. Scarab limits, stack sizes, and some mechanics changed, so scarab choices now shape what maps produce and how fast
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is gained. The core idea is simple: pick scarabs that force the map to spawn the monsters and mechanics that drop the items or currency that matter for the chosen farm. When maps and atlas passives line up with the right scarabs, the returns scale very quickly.
High-rarity unique farms run on density and rarity stacking. For unique-focused runs, the most common setup mixes multiple Nemesis scarabs with Divinity and a rarity or abundance scarab. The Nemesis stacks increase rare spawn counts, Divinity raises unique chances, and a rarity/abundance slot pushes drops toward higher tiers. This stack trades raw quantity for a better shot at high-value uniques, so clear speed and pack control are essential to keep time per map low. Community tests and creator runs show this combo yields the biggest unique spikes in high-tier maps.
Acquisition and supply matter as much as setup. Farming scarabs cheaply and keeping a steady supply is critical to avoid downtime. Target map crafts and atlas passive nodes that increase scarab drops or the occurrence of the mechanics that drop scarabs. Some atlas nodes boost quantity or rarity for specific monster types, and those nodes should be prioritized to match the scarabs in use. Players who skip this step often run out of scarabs and lose the loop’s efficiency. Advice from high-volume farmers emphasizes rolling maps with the right crafts and using passive support to feed the scarab loop.
Allflame and fortress-style stacking still perform well when done right, but the returns depend on layout and map tier. Ethereal Allflame methods remain a top choice for many players because they substitute more monster packs and scale very well with density scarabs. The effective setup there commonly uses multiple Allflames plus a Bloodlines or Betrayal-type scarab to push pack quality and quantity. Testing by established creators shows these stacks can be highly profitable in T16-level maps if clear speed is kept high and the atlas supports the encounter density.
Practical rules for a scarab plan are straightforward. First, pick the end goal: uniques,
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, or a specific mechanic. Second, choose scarabs that force the map toward that goal: Nemesis and Divinity for uniques, mechanic-specific scarabs for currency streams. Third, align atlas passives and map crafts so the map layout and spawn types favor the scarabs. Fourth, keep a supply of scarabs by farming chest/rare nodes or crafting maps that drop them, and avoid over-investing in setups that take too long to run. Finally, always test a few maps in a row to measure profit per hour rather than one-off drops; the best scarab loops prove themselves through repeatable value.
