It's dangerous to take in act 1. But I'm certainly happy to take it in act 2 or later. Snecko ,mummified hand, extra energy sources, make it more takeable. Yes it's a dead card in a lot of hallway fights but it's a 1 card solution to act 2 boss, act 3 boss, and giant head.
It's good to not overestimate it's value as a source of infinite strength, but even better to not overcompensate in the wrong direction and write off it's value.