I completely agreed that the Barbarian PPs aren't great choices. I specifically hate frenzied berserker as it has a massive drawback for +2 damage. The drawback being most obviously bad when you want to run away or start your turn next to an Eidolon or something else with a powerful aura. I...
I had a solo designed with pushing as a defense and then met Form of the Willow Sentinel from the Warden, which negates all forced movement. The most insulting part being it was a pregen I built myself.