In Path of Exile, efficiency is everything. Whether you're deep into mapping, farming league mechanics, or optimizing your Atlas strategy, finding ways to save time while generating large bursts of POE orbs currency is crucial. One of the most underrated-but incredibly powerful-methods for rapid profit is selling scarabs to Faustus, the Fence. Faustus is the unique Heist NPC who specializes in buying items other vendors typically won't accept, and scarabs are one of the items he pays handsomely for. When used wisely, this mechanic becomes a fast, reliable source of currency that fits seamlessly into any farming routine.

Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding how Faustus works, why selling scarabs to him is so profitable, and the fastest way to execute the process.

Why Faustus Is the Best NPC for Selling Scarabs

Scarabs serve as a premium mapping item, boosting mechanics like Breach, Expedition, Legion, and Delirium. As a result, players pick them up constantly through mapping, Expedition logbooks, Betrayal, and Heist blueprints. But not all scarabs are worth using, and holding on to lower-tier scarabs often leads to stash clutter.

This is where Faustus becomes invaluable:

He pays Rogue's Marks, a unique Heist currency used for hiring rogues and running blueprints.

Rogue's Marks convert indirectly into chaos and exalts, since they save players from buying contracts and upgrade materials.

Faustus offers consistent, predictable value-no need to gamble on the trade market.

He accepts ANY scarab, even ones with poor trade value.

For players who farm Heist (or need an instant burst of value), Faustus is the fastest way to liquidate stacks of unused scarabs.

The Best Scarabs to Sell

The general rule is simple:

Sell low-tier or low-demand scarabs, and keep or trade high-demand ones.

Scarabs perfect for selling to Faustus include:

Bestiary

Perandus

Metamorph

Blight (Rusty tier)

Domination

Harbinger (Rusty)

Torment

Ritual (low tiers)

Meanwhile, premium scarabs like Gilded Legion, Gilded Expedition, Winged Breach, and Gilded Ambush should be sold to players instead, since they bring in high chaos returns.

Faustus is most profitable when converting bulk low-tier scarabs into Rogue's Marks.

How to Quickly Sell Scarabs Through Faustus

1. Organize Scarabs Using a Dedicated Stash Tab

Start with a Scarab Stash Tab or a premium tab set to "Currency." This allows you to sort scarabs by tier, type, and value at a glance.

Create a simple system:

Keep Tab: High-value scarabs for trade

Sell-to-Faustus Tab: Low-tier or duplicates

Mapper Tab: Scarabs you plan to use in your Atlas strategy

This prep saves time every time you map.

2. Travel to the Rogue Harbour Efficiently

The fastest access method:

Press Waypoints → Rogue Harbour

If you have a portal near Faustus, use it. If not, use the Rogue Marker stash to instantly access him.

Faustus is located to the upper-left area of the Rogue Harbour, beside the planning table.

To speed this up, bind a macro or hotkey that always opens your waypoint panel.

3. Sell in Bulk for Maximum Value

Right-click multiple stacks at once before selling. Scarabs can be sold in bulk, and Faustus will automatically calculate the total Rogue's Mark payout.

A quick routine:

Dump scarabs in inventory

Ctrl+click them into Faustus' sell window

Accept the trade

Repeat with the next batch

A single transaction can empty entire stash tabs in seconds.

4. Know When to Sell for Peak Efficiency

Because scarabs accumulate rapidly during mapping, the best times to sell are:

After Expedition runs

After Betrayal encounters

When clearing Heist blueprints

After full Delirium maps

Instead of letting scarabs rot in your stash, selling immediately ensures fast Rogue's Mark gains.

Smart Uses for the Rogue's Marks You Earn

The Rogue's Marks from Faustus can be used to:

Buy contracts, especially valuable ones like Lockpicking or Counter-Thaumaturgy

Upgrade rogues to speed up Heist runs

Bulk-purchase blueprints for more profit loops

Convert into chaos via Heist loot

Many players run a loop:

Mapping → Gather scarabs → Sell to Faustus → Use marks to run Heist → Make chaos

This turns scarabs into reliable currency flow.

Conclusion

Selling scarabs through Faustus is one of the simplest yet most profitable efficiencies in Path of Exile. By offloading low-value scarabs, you generate a steady stream of Rogue's Marks that fuel Heist runs and cheap POE orbs unlock more valuable blueprints. With proper organization, bulk selling, and smart timing, this method becomes a seamless part of any player's currency strategy. Fast, consistent, and surprisingly rewarding, Faustus remains one of Wraeclast's most overlooked sources of wealth-waiting for Exiles to take advantage.