I would get better armor and increase your range speed and accuracy. Hit them from afar, then when they get close, get out your sword. That's how I roll.
[color=green]I am Sir. Tony the Emerald Dragonslayer, seventh in the Gemstone Order!
[color=white]I am Sir. Tony, Starlight Knight in the White Knights Counsil!
[color=red]Sir.Tony's sword name: Brightblade