[4e]Which is harder to kill, Fighter or Barb?

[SadisticFishing]

3.5 => 4e
Warblade = Fighter
Barbarian = Fighter

The new Barbarian is FAR more like a Totemist than a Barbarian. If your old character didn't channel elemental animal spirits, the new fighter fits it far better.

More importantly though, what does your group need? A striker or defender?

Oh, also, a Fighter with a two handed weapon can do just as much damage as a Barbarian, I think. Even more if people are provoking OAs properly. Stances are ridiculously powerful.