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  • In short: because they more clearly defined the role of Law vs. Chaos in creature tactics in 3.5. Balor, being Chaotic, are expected to show up alone and/or not work with their cohorts very well. Pit Fiends on the other hand are supposed to have complete control over what their minions are doing as well as have a complex plan in place for contingencies. That makes the Pit Fiend much more menacing than it appears, and the Balor less so. Personally, I don't like it, but that's the logic as given by WotC.

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