Dying sucks but thats the point. You screwed up somehow and there are consequences.

Ive been doing a new playthrough really pushing with the troll armor. Trying to play light and fast and not get hit. Died a couple times more than I did with heavier armor, but there would be no point if there weren't consequences. Chopped up a couple squitos and even a minor Fuling or two in the plains, haven't tried to melee a golem in the mountains yet, probably just stupid but Ill give it a try when I've got the silver shield upgraded..

I used to suit all up with old gear for my corpse run. Lately I just eat some good food and streak to the grave with Eikthyr power up. Seems to work pretty good.