Incoming noob

Hey everyone,

I’m about to buy Grim Dawn and jump in for the first time. I've played a decent amount of PoE1 (mostly Cyclone), but honestly, I still feel like a complete noob when it comes to understanding deep ARPG mechanics, and I know Grim Dawn is its own beast.

Before I start, I’d love some beginner wisdom from the community:

Essential Do’s and Don’ts: What are the biggest rookie mistakes I should avoid right from the start? (Things like stat points, defenses/resistances, component crafting, leveling pacing, or respec penalties).

Spin-to-Win Build Recommendation: My favorite playstyle in PoE is Cyclone. What class/mastery combo should I look into if I want a similar spin-to-win playstyle?

Base Game vs. DLCs: Is the spinning skill available in the base game, or do I need specific expansions (like Forgotten Gods) right away to play it?

Any advice, tips, or beginner-friendly guides would be greatly appreciated!