The set had eight major creature types (Elementals, Elves, Faeries, Giants, Goblins, Kithkin, Merfolk, and Treefolk), and the majority of creatures in the block were one of those types
Doubling life loss is a very easy way to turn cards like Zulaport Cutthroat, Blood Artist, and Gray Merchant of Asphodel into quick or even immediate game enders
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It gets more efficient the more mana you have, which is why it seems to be a better option as a large X spell finisher than most
They may be more specialized and focused than balanced sets