u4gm: Path of Exile Chaos Orb Farming with Scarabs and Sextants

Farming Chaos Orbs efficiently in Path of Exile isn’t just about running maps—it’s about amplifying them. Scarabs and Sextants are two powerful tools that, when used correctly, can significantly enhance both the quantity and quality of loot in your maps. Their synergistic use has become a staple for mid-to-late game PoE Currency players who want to maximize their return per map.

Scarabs come in several types, each adding specific mechanics to a map. Ambush Scarabs increase the number of strongboxes, Abyss Scarabs spawn abyssal monsters, and Legion Scarabs summon frozen enemy armies that break free and flood the map with rare foes. These additional mobs not only add challenge but massively increase the chances of currency drops, including Chaos Orbs. By selecting the right Scarabs for your build and preferred map layouts, you can turn average runs into lucrative hauls.

Sextants, applied to Watchstones or Voidstones on the Atlas, further boost map difficulty and reward density. They grant mods like “additional packs of magic monsters” or “monsters drop additional currency items,” which directly translates into more Chaos Orbs when stacked with Scarabs and other modifiers. Sextants also Poe 1 Divine Orb help sustain your map pool by adding mechanics that drop additional maps.

Combining Scarabs and Sextants on high-tier maps creates dense, profitable runs. However, to manage the increased difficulty, players must bring optimized builds with strong clear speed and survivability. Preparing properly—stacking map quantity, bringing flask sustain, and using a tight loot filter—ensures you can clear quickly and focus only on valuable drops.

This strategy is ideal for players who enjoy depth in map planning and want to squeeze every bit of currency out of their Atlas runs.