I mean you can really ignore these mobs for the entirety of Act 1 as the TTK versus rewards isn’t worth it at all, which is unfortunate.
At the least, until you have your Tier 1 movement skill (for this build is level 6), to make sure you can get out of harms way if needed. Guide to Builds, Skill Tree (for All Levels) General Tips & Tricks This guide shows you builds, skill tree for all levels in Torchlight III.