You'll notice that the strongest stat for Elvaan is Mind. This is your best friend. Use it wisely and do not underestimate it. MND will help you with your enhancing and enfeebling spells, if you are conscious of what you're doing. Most people don't use Elvaan for RDM because of our lack of MP and INT. It sucks and you'll always be fighting with yourself to get more MP. RDM's also have the distinction of having one of the most difficult Shattering Stars fight. Galka and Elvaan's get the short end of the stick in RDM mode. But if you can beat Maat on RDM as an Elf, you have reached a goal few have been able to accomplish. Focus your starting RDM gear on MP over MND and INT. These will comes into play after your trip to the dunes.