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Nah, Half elves get shields so they are one of the best for casters, at least for me. It's also funny that even if you psam crossbows, the game takes the equiped shield AC into account. It doesn't hurt that they are the best looking race of the "basic looking races" either. Then, it's stru that an actual min maxer would get a 2llv fighter dip so they would get shields too, but depending on progression that dip will take a while and you feel the weakest in early game so... yeah.
Shields are a noob trap. Better to get dual-wielder feat on casters to dual wield 2 staves (Hag Staff, Sparkler, Rainmaker and other good staffs are available easily in Act 1 and only get better). You end up with much better net stats and similar AC, as well as more unique magic item slots. Melee should be using 2-hand weapons.
Only person that should use a shield is a ranged striker, which will always have a level in either fighter or ranger so will already have shield proficiency.