Lightning has a lethal effect on double-winged mutants, so using it to ambush enemies without worrying about damaging the Life Elixir would be best.
Should a more gentle approach be taken to steal the Life Elixir from enemies?
No, no, no!
Efficiency always comes first.
As for how many Life Elixirs can be obtained after the battle, it all depends on luck.
One box would be a break-even, two boxes would be a small profit, and three boxes would be a substantial gain.
That's why they had just witnessed that electrifying scene.
The large white powder shells are called "Thunderstorm Powder Shells", a type of alchemy cannonball.
They have no inherent lethality, only forming a thunderstorm dust cloud that hovers in the air for about 10 seconds.
Only after being ignited by plasma bullets would the thunderstorm dust cloud unleash its true power.
The Golden Merchant's Swords have many more powerful alchemical weapons with such a wide range of effects.