Cigar Funhouse

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Since patch 0.4 "The Last of the Druids" landed, the whole vibe in Path of Exile 2 has shifted, and I've been bouncing between ideas like everyone else. Then I tried Goratha's Entangle Sorceress and it just clicked—especially once I started paying attention to gearing and trading for PoE 2 Items that actually support the plan instead of random "good stats." It doesn't play like a typical spell build where you stand still and delete packs. You're setting the stage, then pulling the trigger.



The "Watering" Loop
The core loop is simple, but it doesn't feel brainless. First you lay down Entangle and let the vines spread into the lane you want. Then you drop Thunderstorm over that zone like you're placing a marker on the ground: fight here. The storm "waters" the plants and kicks Accelerated Growth into gear, and that's where the screen turns into a mess of snapping roots and bursts of damage. The best part is how much control you get. If you cast your storm half a step off, you'll feel it. If you place it right, enemies don't get to play the game.



Why Bosses Actually Die
What surprised me most is how this build scales when the fun stops and the boss HP starts. The vines are doing physical damage, which means you're not locked into the usual elemental math. You can lean into Impale and Armour Break and watch your damage ramp in a way most caster setups can't fake. Add Shock from Thunderstorm and suddenly you're not just "doing damage," you're multiplying it. There's also a really nice side effect: the rotation keeps you moving. You're rarely stuck channeling in one place, so you can react without tanking your DPS.



Survivability and the Real Pain Points
The Djinn summons are a bigger deal than people give them credit for. They don't just pad numbers; they take hits, pull attention, and buy you those two seconds you need to plant the zone. That said, early progression can be rough. Mana feels tight, and if your cast speed is low the combo comes out late and you'll eat hits you shouldn't. The fix is boring but real: stack intelligence and regen where you can, and don't ignore cast speed on gear. Once you've got a wand with +skill levels and some physical-friendly modifiers, the build stops feeling like work and starts feeling like a routine.



Making It Feel Smooth
If you're the kind of player who likes "set it up, then watch it pop," this is going to land. You'll quickly notice the map becomes your weapon: doorways, corners, narrow bridges—everything turns into a trap you designed on purpose. Build around Shock effect when you can, keep your storm placement disciplined, and treat every pack like a quick puzzle. And when you're ready to round out the setup without wasting hours, grabbing a couple targeted upgrades through PoE 2 Items buy can be the difference between a clunky combo and a build that just flows.