Feedback from 13 years exp in poe 1 and Souls like player

The methodical approach works on some classes.

I played warrior and monk and I found them very methodical, but not rewarding enough.

I played mages, there is no way to play methodical. Is too slow and not rewarding. The most enjoyable way for me to play the mage was spamming spark, but got bored.
By the time I collect the infuses to play methodical, the swarm kills me.