Enter your weapon’s base damage and attack speed into the calculator to determine your DPS (Damage Per Second).

DPS Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the DPS (Damage Per Second) of your weapon in Path of Exile.

DPS = Base Damage * Attack Speed

Variables:

  • DPS is the damage per second of your weapon
  • Base Damage is the amount of damage your weapon does per hit
  • Attack Speed is the number of attacks your weapon can perform per second

To calculate the DPS, multiply the base damage by the attack speed.

What is DPS Calculation?

DPS calculation refers to the process of determining the damage per second a weapon can deal. This involves understanding your weapon’s base damage and its attack speed. Proper DPS calculation helps in choosing the most effective weapons for your build, ensuring maximum damage output.

How to Calculate DPS?

The following steps outline how to calculate the DPS using the given formula.

  1. First, determine your weapon’s base damage.
  2. Next, determine your weapon’s attack speed.
  3. Use the formula from above: DPS = Base Damage * Attack Speed.
  4. Finally, calculate the DPS by plugging in the values.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Base Damage = 100

Attack Speed = 1.5

FAQ

1. What is base damage?

Base damage is the amount of damage a weapon does per hit before any modifiers.

2. How is DPS different from base damage?

DPS is the damage a weapon deals per second, taking into account the attack speed.

3. How often should I use the DPS calculator?

It’s helpful to use the DPS calculator whenever you acquire a new weapon, change your build, or want to optimize your damage output.

4. Can this calculator be used for different weapons?

Yes, you can input the base damage and attack speed of any weapon to calculate its DPS.

5. Is the calculator accurate?

The calculator provides an estimate of your weapon’s DPS based on the inputs provided. For exact figures, it’s best to consult in-game stats or use more detailed calculators.