I guess I was headed in the right direction when I was using it, and went in the wrong direction when I got bored of it :P

I've found it is one of the best elites for Elementalists. As long as you keep casting, you don't have to worry about the damage at the end of it. Also, you can always keep it up if you pay attention.

Ether Prodigy is free energy regeneration if you cast as fast as heck :P