Played this as my starter with great success, took on all content I threw at it with no problem (including AL8 Sirus on a 5L).
Sample of map speed + AL8 Al-Hezmin kill: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8bjVFc8vc8
PoB of my current character with scuffed gear (note that damage is per brand, we can have up to 3 attached to an enemy): https://pastebin.com/5pJa9WR1
Inspired to play WTB by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ-OSkCoFgc