AC is reportedly very broken on this server, so it may not be wise for us experienced shaman to be recommending it anymore. I'll leave that up to you guys, but after seeing some numbers I believe that going for high hp would be a better choice.
That being said, estu is correct as usual. The gear you can buy, or will be able to buy soon won't make too much of a difference in your ability to solo/group kill. Honestly shamans are beastly regardless of stats, you just have to get to 24 and learn to use the tools you have. It's a big toolbox.
Now, contrary to what I just said above, I do have a suggestion for a purchase that should make a big difference for you when leveling. It did for me, and I wish I'd gotten it sooner because once you hit level 50 you have to ditch it. Pick up a Poison Wind Censor for 1-2k (if you shop for a bargain 1k or less should be easy to find), its a meaty 2hb weapon that swings shockingly fast once you can haste yourself. And it hits hard. Using this weapon, melee/slow/dot to tear through mobs is actually a very effective combo. I highly recommend it.
If you'd like to find +str gear you can, but to be quite honest if you're just a little patient pretty soon you'll have str buffs that will make you feel silly for buying +str gear. As a barb you're not exactly lacking in str anyway, so just tough it out and remember to always have up regen/hp buff/str at the very least. Good luck!
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