That does look like an improvement.
Consider black washing the spear tip, maybe the padded armor as well, the idea being get the black wash to help define the recessed areas better, and on the spear tip give an opportunity to define the edges of where the bolts are, and where the spear tip meets the wood.
I'd do something with the strap and the belt, maybe a darker brown or a lighter brown, it seems like they don't contrast enough with the rest of the figure. Although a full washing of the padded armor might help with this as well.
By the way, a wash can sometimes be tricky to deal with. Shake it up just like any other paint. However, a person can start out with it lightly, and always put on more to darken. And when it puddles in spots you might not want it to, especially on flat areas, then use the brush to seep and pick some of it up off the model, or guide it where you want to have it flow.