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The Atlas Passive "Trapping Carapaces" in Path of Exile: Necropolis League affects the type of Scarabs you encounter in your maps. Here's a breakdown of its effect:
Increased Ambush Scarab Drop Rate:
100% More Likely: Allocating this Atlas Passive doubles the chance of Scarabs found in your maps being Ambush Scarabs. This significantly increases your odds of finding these specific Scarabs.
Ambush Scarabs:
Surprise Encounters: Ambush Scarabs are likely a sub-type of Scarabs tied to the "Ambush" mechanic in Path of Exile. Ambush is a modifier you can apply to maps, introducing additional packs of monsters that ambush you from off-screen during your map run. These encounters can be challenging but also offer potentially better rewards.
Strategic Considerations:
Targeted Farming: If you enjoy the challenge and potential rewards of Ambush encounters, this passive can be beneficial. It allows you to farm Ambush Scarabs more efficiently and experience the Ambush mechanic more often.
Increased Difficulty: Ambush encounters add surprise monster packs to your map, making them potentially more difficult. Be prepared for a faster pace and potentially having to adjust your combat tactics on the fly.
Alternative Scarabs: Remember, Trapping Carapaces specifically boosts Ambush Scarabs. There might be other Scarabs with valuable mechanics or rewards that become less likely to drop with this passive allocated.
Overall, Trapping Carapaces in Path of Exile: Necropolis League is a valuable Atlas Passive for players who enjoy the challenge and excitement of surprise encounters. It significantly increases your encounter rate with Ambush Scarabs, but keep in mind the trade-off of potentially encountering fewer Scarabs of other types and the potentially increased difficulty of Ambush maps.