I have one as my main, not only are the racial bonuses awesome but dude you are a devil with a freaking sword. Its like playing HellBoy...if he used a sword...and liked to jump up in the air
What about using your leap or (I know its a terrible waste) your daily? If you are really trying to avoid dying to the ever stacking mobs those are a couple of options...unless I'm just an idiot which is entirely possible.