What formula does this use?

Effective DPS = Base Damage × Attack Speed × (1 − Crit Chance + Crit Chance × Crit Multiplier). The crit contribution is the difference between effective DPS and normal-hit DPS (Base Damage × Attack Speed).

What does a crit multiplier of 2.0 mean?

A 2.0× multiplier means critical hits deal exactly twice the base damage. Many games use 1.5× or 2.0× as the default. Enter the actual in-game value for accuracy.

My game shows DPS differently — why?

Some games factor in elemental bonuses, armor penetration, or damage variance. This tool calculates the theoretical average DPS from the four core stats only. Use it as a baseline for comparisons.

What is a realistic attack speed?

Attack speed varies by game. A slow weapon might be 0.5 hits/s; a fast weapon or ability with short cooldown might be 3–5 hits/s. Check the in-game stat or divide 1 by the hit interval in seconds.

Can I compare two builds?

Yes — fill in one build, note the DPS, then change the values for the second build and compare. The results update instantly so switching is fast.

DPS Calculator (Game)

Name: DPS Calculator (Game)
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Author: Nham Vu

Enter base damage, attack speed, crit chance, and crit multiplier to instantly see effective DPS and how much crits contribute.

Weapon / Character Stats

Base Damage per Hit

Non-critical hit value shown in game stats.

Attack Speed (hits / second)

Attacks per second. Divide 1 by the hit interval if the game shows cooldown.

Critical Hit Chance (%)

Critical Hit Multiplier

2.0 = crits deal 2× base damage (common default).

Enter your stats and click Calculate DPS

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Summary

Enter base damage, attack speed, crit chance, and crit multiplier to instantly see effective DPS and how much crits contribute.

How it works

Enter the base damage dealt per hit (non-crit hit value).
Enter attack speed as hits per second (e.g. 1.5 means 1.5 attacks per second).
Set critical hit chance as a percentage from 0 to 100.
Set the critical hit multiplier (e.g. 2.0 means crits deal 2× base damage).
The calculator shows effective DPS, normal-hit DPS, crit DPS contribution, and the percentage of total DPS from crits.

Use cases

Compare two weapons to determine which gives higher sustained DPS.
Evaluate whether stacking crit chance beats stacking raw attack speed.
Estimate how a crit multiplier upgrade changes overall damage output.
Plan character builds in RPGs by modeling different stat combinations.
Verify game mechanics: confirm that the formula matches in-game tooltip values.
Quickly compute DPS for speedrun planning or boss fight preparation.

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Last updated: 2026-07-01 · Reviewed by Nham Vu