General of the Garlyle Forces, Ba’al is well acquainted with the intricacies of power. As a top commander, he was able to control the fates of entire countries; as a top fighter, he could ensure that anyone who took a stand directly against him met a cruel end. While Ba’al may not be the most damaging or durable, his physical does cause some very severe random statuses. As sad as Kain’s lance swipes are, they surely beat anyone he can do while paralyzed, confused, or asleep. And even should Kain get turns, Ba’al even has healing to counteract Kain’s jumps. There’s a reason Ba’al was a general while Kain in the end was just a single soldier.