1. What is Weapon DPS?

Weapon DPS (Damage Per Second) is a measure of a weapon's damage output in Path of Exile 2. It combines the weapon's damage range, attack speed, critical strike multiplier, and accuracy to give an overall performance metric.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the DPS formula:

Where:

• \( Min \) — Minimum damage of the weapon
• \( Max \) — Maximum damage of the weapon
• \( APS \) — Attacks Per Second
• \( Crit\ Multi \) — Critical strike multiplier (e.g., 1.5 for 50% more damage on crit)
• \( Acc \) — Accuracy rating (0-1, where 1 is 100% hit chance)

Explanation: The formula calculates average damage per hit, then multiplies by attack speed and other modifiers to get damage per second.

3. Importance of DPS Calculation

Details: DPS is crucial for comparing weapons and optimizing your build in Path of Exile 2. It helps players make informed decisions about gear upgrades.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your weapon's minimum and maximum damage values, attacks per second, critical strike multiplier, and accuracy rating (as a decimal between 0 and 1).

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Where can I find my weapon's stats?
A: Weapon stats are shown in the tooltip when you hover over the item in-game.

Q2: Does this account for skill gems?
A: No, this calculates base weapon DPS only. Skill gems and other modifiers would affect actual in-game DPS.

Q3: What's a good DPS value?
A: This varies by character level and build, but generally higher is better. Compare with similar-level weapons.

Q4: How does critical strike chance factor in?
A: Critical chance is accounted for in the accuracy value. For precise calculations, you may need to factor in your actual crit chance separately.

Q5: Why is accuracy important?
A: Accuracy determines your chance to hit. A weapon with high DPS but low accuracy may perform worse than a lower DPS weapon with better accuracy.