sk or shm? opinions appreciated

[Lowlife]

Suit of bronze (~110 AC): 100pp
Suit of banded (91 AC): 75pp
Gigantic Zweihander (18/39): 200 - 300pp
Crested Mistmoore Shield: 150 - 200pp
Enameled Black Mace (8/28): 150 - 200pp
Obsidian Scimitar (7/27): 80 - 100pp
Jagged Band: ~50pp ea
Moonstone Ring: ~50pp ea
4ac 45hp rings: ~150pp ea (guess)

I would also recommend Azure sleeves. They have more AC than bronze, weigh less and usually sell for under 50pp.

I would also say that you should avoid the 2 hander for now and focus on a sword and board set up. Until he is high enough to get over the level 20 dmg cap a 2 hander is useless.

Go for a cheap but effective shield like bark shield or chitin shell shield each of which sells for 15-40pp and each of which has more AC than a crested mistmoore shield, but fewer resists.

As far as weapons go...silverish scimitar is good, I like the cold iron morning star as well, but it is a bit slow. You might invest some time and get him a screaming mace.