Forum:Melee Weapons Defensive Strategy?

So I'm a lvl 5 character with a lvl 53 in Melee Weapons. I love the skill, but my only issue is that I take damage like no other against ranged opponents (especially the brutes). I'm wondering if there's any strategy or tactics you guys would recommend so that I could either induce less damage getting to the enemy because by the time I actually run up to the enemy, my health has already gone down 1/4 almost.

Thanks.
 * Throwing grenades on approach will generally cause most humans and super mutants to scatter or move away from the grenade. Good luck dealing with overlords though. >>; UserGreatMara.pngge 17:28, November 5, 2011 (UTC)