Damage tbh, isn't actually a big concern since Snipers have really sharp damage. Specially with the right arrow, depending on the weak element of a/an MVP. As for cards, everybody has to agree with a Dbl TG/Dbl Abyssmal, or 3ple Abyssmal/TG bow. What I meant by the Dagger type, is you can avoid dying everytime specially if the MVPs use spells that hurt you alot. Even with a sniper card, the chances of you dying from a massive spam of spells from MVPs is quite high. If you have the buckler GTB, will pull through. As for your damage, you can just go with the Dex, I guess. If it doesn't work, try switching your Dex belts, Forsaken or ND, with Str belts. Hmm. :o Either way, yours is still better since most players use Bow, instead of daggers. :/