DND_Reborn
The High Aldwin
Sounds like it helps, but there is so much more I dislike about both due to balance issues. But, not the purpose of the thread, so back to your regularly scheduled program...Exactly. I just had that combo in my last game, Warforged Artificer powerful PC at 5th level.
House rules solve some of this. Shield is a +1 to AC for every three caster levels. No numerical bonus on any armor or shield (just cool abilities). Point buy to eliminate very high ability scores at low levels. It helps some with the AC problem.