Scarabs and Map Encounters
Scarabs are consumed with a map to add or alter specific content. Read the exact condition first: some add encounters directly, some require another master or mechanic, and others trade greater danger for a stronger reward rule.
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Focused comparisons separate what each related Scarab guarantees, requires, and puts at risk.
The original game
Current reviewed Scarabs cover Abyss, Ambush, Bestiary, Breach, Cartography, Delirium, Divination, Domination, Essence, Harvest, Kalguur, Mercenaries, and monster-density strategies.
Map FragmentAbyss ScarabAdd one Abyss encounter to the area.
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Map FragmentAbyss Scarab of CrystalsRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAbyss Scarab of DescendingRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAbyss Scarab of MultitudesAbyss Chasms spawn 100% increased Monsters per fed Soul.
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Map FragmentAbyss Scarab of the ConsortRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAmbush Scarab of ContainmentRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAmbush Scarab of DiscernmentStrongboxes in the area are more likely to be rarer varieties.
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Map FragmentAmbush Scarab of Hidden CompartmentsRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAmbush Scarab of PotencyRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAnarchy ScarabRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAnarchy Scarab of GigantificationRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAnarchy Scarab of PartnershipRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentAnarchy Scarab of the ExceptionalRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentBestiary ScarabRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentBestiary Scarab of DuplicatingRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentBestiary Scarab of the HerdAdd five Red Beasts—but only when Einhar is present.
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Map FragmentBestiary Scarab of the Shadowed CrowRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentBreach Scarab of InstabilityAdd two Unstable Breach encounters.
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Map FragmentBreach Scarab of the DreamerRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentBreach Scarab of the HiveRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentBreach Scarab of the MarshalRead the guaranteed map change first.
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Map FragmentCartography Scarab of EscalationThe area has 10% increased Maps found for each Map Modifier affecting it.
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Map FragmentCartography Scarab of the MultitudeThe area gains 8 to 12 packs of Difficult and Rewarding Monsters that drop 300% increased Maps.
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Map FragmentDelirium Scarab of ParanoiaGive Delirium encounters two additional reward types.
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Map FragmentDivination Scarab of PlentyThe area gains 6 to 10 packs of Divination Touched Magic Monsters with 1000% increased chance to drop Divination Cards.
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Map FragmentDomination ScarabPlace three additional Shrines in the area.
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Map FragmentEssence ScarabAdd three Essence encounters to the area.
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Map FragmentHarvest Scarab of DoublingLifeforce from Harvest Monsters is duplicated, while those monsters have 100% more Life.
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Map FragmentKalguuran ScarabPlace two additional Ore Deposits in the area.
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Map FragmentScarab of Monstrous LineageIncrease the size of magic monster packs in one map.
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Map FragmentTrarthan Scarab of InfamyMake encountered Mercenaries Infamous and add two Wild companions.
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PoExplorer does not import PoE1 Scarab advice into PoE2. Extracted legacy identities are not treated as active content without current-source evidence.