1. What is Damage Per Second (DPS)?

DPS (Damage Per Second) is a measure of the average damage output of a weapon over time. It's calculated by multiplying the average damage per attack by the number of attacks per second.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the DPS formula:

Where:

• \( Avg\ Damage \) — Average damage per attack
• \( APS \) — Attacks per second

Explanation: This simple multiplication gives you the theoretical damage output per second if the weapon were used continuously.

3. Importance of DPS Calculation

Details: DPS is crucial for comparing weapon effectiveness, optimizing builds, and understanding combat performance in games and simulations.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter average damage per attack and attacks per second. Both values must be positive numbers for accurate calculation.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as "average damage"?
A: Average damage is (min damage + max damage)/2 for weapons with damage ranges, or the fixed damage value for consistent weapons.

Q2: How do I find attacks per second?
A: APS is typically listed in weapon stats. For manual calculation, it's 1 divided by the attack speed (seconds per attack).

Q3: Does DPS account for critical hits?
A: Basic DPS doesn't include crits. For crit-adjusted DPS, you'd need to factor in crit chance and crit multiplier.

Q4: What about attack modifiers or bonuses?
A: This calculator provides base DPS. For modified DPS, you should input the modified average damage values.

Q5: Is higher DPS always better?
A: While DPS is important, other factors like attack range, special effects, and resource cost may also affect weapon choice.