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In Path of Exile, scarabs are valuable items that enhance maps by adding extra monsters, bosses, or rewards, making them essential for efficient farming. Here are the 8 best scarabs for farming PoE 1 Currency, based on current meta strategies and community insights:

1. Horned Scarab (Bloodlines)  
Adds Bloodlines monsters, increasing mob density and loot drops. Ideal for high-tier maps like Sanctuary and Abandoned Fortress. Popular for consistent scarab farming in "Back to Basics"strategies.

2. Domination Scarab  
Increases monster pack sizes and shrine spawns, boosting map density and player power. Works well with shrine-based builds to maximize loot and survivability.

3. Ambush Scarab  
Adds Ambush encounters, which spawn extra monsters and chests. Often used with map devices to increase Ambush scarab drops and map rewards.

4. Nemesis Scarab 
Adds Nemesis monsters that drop additional rare items and scarabs. Highly sought after for farming valuable currency and scarabs, especially in combination with Divination Scarabs.

5. Divination Scarab 
Increases the chance of divination card drops, which can be exchanged for valuable rewards. Great for farming specific cards or currency.

6. Radiant Storms Scarab  
Adds storm-themed monsters and effects, increasing map difficulty and rewards. Useful for players seeking challenge and better loot.

7. Heist Scarab  
Adds Heist contracts and chests, providing extra loot and scarab drops. Effective for players who enjoy Heist content and want to farm scarabs simultaneously PoE Currency.

8. Simulacrum Scarab 
Enables access to Simulacrum encounters, which are high-reward endgame content. Farming Simulacrum waves can yield multiple scarabs and high-value loot, making it one of the best scarab farming methods for experienced players.