Why not go full Viking Berserker and rip people limb from limb in a fury of blood lust? It sounds far more satisfying then watching them drop from a safe distance. They get to see the blind rage right in their face as you gut them on the spot and charge at the next one. Ripping them apart with your hands would be the most satisfying, but a club, sword or battle axe would likely be needed if they try and mob you and take you down. Of course at that point it matters not who's blood is in your mouth, it will drive you harder to take more of them down.
A trail goes two ways and looks different in each direction - There is no such thing as a timid woodland creature - Whatever does not kill you leaves you a survivor - Jesus is NOT a bad word - MSB