I know that's not the core of the OP, but since you mentioned DRG's Skyshatter shield, this thing is just stupid, and I can't believe they even buffed it once.

Meanwhile on DNC I live with my choices, if I commit to a LB, I'm squishier, I'm locked in place for eons, I'm not high untargetable in the sky, and I certainly don't have a gigantic shield to save my ass. Oh and yeah, I also have to make sure my allies actually do the job else my LB is wasted.