Hmmm...
Back in the day! When I was bow...
I would use a move and do the same. Its usually that you dont have enough mana! So once you imbue (using a bit of mana) when you have low mana and then the Anti (using more mana) your out of mana!
Its just the way it is! The monster.. In a way if AWARE your attacking it to it attacks you!
This is a major problem with low level Str types. Im saying put your MP pots higher and Maybe get some incs.
I agree with Sylhana, Unless your 3X or 4X its not REALLY worth it...
It helps with int alot, but not as much as its rumoured
I dont do elements sorry!