The Smoke and Blood Advantage 

After releasing the spectres, Lothur saw the creatures leave their docile state and suddenly become nervous and aggressive again.

As this happened, Blood and Smoke became noticeably more satisfied and attacked them again, this time with much more ferocity concerning their food.

Aside from the ability to devour souls, these two creatures only had physical attributes. But even though they had no other means to deal with their opponents, it wasn't necessary. With a speed that only level 22 beasts would have, these two were several times faster than those 10 enemies that only had mental attributes.

However, even though the spectres were based on mental attributes, they didn't give them any advantage against Blood and Smoke. Because they were made from the essence of the Ancestral Folk members and the powers of Lothur, these creatures were as strong mentally as they were physically.

Not only that, but their innate ability protected them from mental attacks!