Why is it that everyone always tries to bring Sniper into the argument, We know they do stupid Damage, They're supposed to, Without their skills True sight or Improve Concentration they wouldn't do DMG, That is how they were made, Get over it. Don't try and bring that into the argument because they are fine as they are, Everyone has a shield, It is to balance out the Damage in a way, Your assassin cross is not required or required to wear a shield, you are the only individual who can decide whether or not to wear one. They have High Crit, & Yes you have to decide between Damage or Resist, Shield or Dagger. That is for balance. Where do you want to equip a shield? Two daggers and a shield on your ass? I don't know why people try and get these classes buffed when they are fine the way they are, They have a type of balance, And assassin cross does not need more damage or buffs to equipment(s). Maybe, just maybe, You should try playing a different way. I have seen many assassin crosses doing really good damage, Yeah they have to invest alot of money into it, But that comes with the class, Same thing with all Classes, you put in effort and get out something from it. Work with what you have and don't try and mold the game around your playing style.
Open your eyes to all playing styles, Experiment with cards, whatever it takes. There are counters to every class, People resort to getting class buffs or server buffs, whatever, and it is always first thing they do, Never try and change their stuff. Assassin cross does not need a buff. Sorry to tell you.