Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

Extremely flexible with Path of Exile 2 Currency multiple viable early-game setups
Top-tier ES sustain with Recoup scaling.
5k-8k ES by Level 90 with solid gear
Can farm Max Diff Pinnacle Bosses and Simulacrum
Insane clear speed with CoA + Comet setups
True off-meta build that feels fresh and unique

Weaknesses

Not the fastest mapper compared to projectile zoomers
Recoup setup struggles on map mods like % Less Recovery
The CoA Comet version can cause FPS issues on lower-end PCs
The Endgame Recoup version requires a very high investment

Leveling Route

The leveling path is smooth and beginner-friendly. Your core gems are available early and scale well before transitioning into more advanced setups.

Key early gems:

Ice Nova + Spell Cascade + Magnified Area I
Frost Bomb + Magnified Area I + Potent Exposure
Frost Darts + Multishot I + Considered Casting
Flame Wall for extra fire layering
Snap for shattering frozen mobs

Spirit Skills to take early:

Arctic Armour with Frost Nexus, Encroaching Ground, Persistent Ground III
Siphon Elements with Harmonic Remnants II, Remnant Potency I

Players can optionally use Orb of Storms for POE 2 Orbs for sale Lightning Infusion, which enhances Flame Wall burns.