Originally posted by PaypalMeNeedHelp:

Like dude, they always just BONK me and then my character does the limpy-boy dance on the floor.

Someone already suggested kiting them.

Here's a pointer for that: Learn to use the S key, run and sprint backwards, then watch for an opportunity to attack. If you can kite them to an open meadow even better. Less things for you to jump over and trees don't get in the way of your arrows.

You might have to die a few times to improve your skill or you could be a natural but imo when someone does manage to fight that way, it's worth all the pain.