Kind of. But why wouldn't you want to at least use phoenix, you easily have the points. Phys scaling is ok-ish, but you need really good gear for imo rather medium results. Maelstrom deals damage at the explosions, it's the dex scaling magic damage which is very respectable, especially if you use Hexward, which you should if you scale phys. I highly suspect Maelstrom having next-hit mechanics, unfortunately.
My very coarse Phys Throw-Setup (only for the giggles, I actually prefer clawsin for most stuff) from memory:
Max PB, Cloak, Broadside, Phoenix
Some: Blink, QoB
8: Maelstrom
1: Beacon, Shadow Refuge (if you want to use weapon swap setup)
Gear:
Veil of Steel
Beads of the Snake Queen
Rebel (XIS)
Rogue Foresight
Dajjal (XIS) or Burlesque in an eth base
Hexward
Wind Runner (EaEaEaEa)
This works decent-ish in Fauztinville. Use at your own risk.
However, the most fun setup is a seizure-inducing fire-based Buzzbomb-er, which I likely will return to once I get more gear for it.