It's not much, but you didn't mention casting the level 2 mage spell Resist Fear before the battle. That makes party members immune to the effects of fear types things. However, Chaotic Commands might make them resistant to the effects of Resist Fear, I don't know. Like I said, it's not much but it's the best I can think of.
Also.. I forget where Balor is (which is ironic because he was my main character's Most Powerful Vanquished for a long time), but I always liked having Keldorn with the Holy Avenger. If getting Keldorn and the HA sword is an option, that gives him 50% magic resistance which might help.
If all else fails, the trick most often used on Kangaxx the Demi-Lich might work.. a scroll of Protection from Magic (2 at the Adventure Mart) makes one character totally immune to all magic for the duration.
Perhaps a spell to disable Balor's casting? Insect Plague, Silence, or Power Word, Silence come to mind.
This is all just brainstorming, like I said I personally don't remember where Balor is, or else I might could help more.
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