Telescopic Limb + Shock Hands, Stun Baton or Monofilament Whip can do wonders.
Troll Reduction is amazing, +1 max CHA for 15 000¥ or +2 for 25 000¥, allow you to play a face with 10 STR for the fun of it.
Some of the poison on critters from Howling Shadows are nasty: Physical Damage, Disorientation, Paralysis, Nausea… you name it. Install a Chemical Gland + Stinger for some stealthy killing in the middle of a crowd. And since it's all bio it doesn't show on MAD scanners. If you want to hurt you can use Spurs with the Gland.