Reviewed by Chris Wilson, ARPG Mechanic Specialist | Last Updated: October 2023
Use this Path of Exile DPS Calculator to instantly determine the exact Physical, Elemental, and Chaos Damage Per Second of your weapons. Essential for crafting, trading, and build optimization.
Path of Exile DPS Calculator
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Path of Exile DPS Calculator Formula
The standard formula used to calculate the DPS (Damage Per Second) of a weapon in Path of Exile is derived by averaging the minimum and maximum damage and multiplying by the attack speed.
DPS = ((Min Damage + Max Damage) / 2) × Attacks Per Second
Formula Source: PoE Wiki – Damage Per Second
Variables
- Physical Damage: The base physical damage range shown on the weapon.
- Elemental Damage: The combined range of Fire, Cold, and Lightning damage added to attacks.
- Chaos Damage: Any Chaos damage added to attacks (often bypasses Energy Shield).
- APS (Attacks Per Second): The attack speed of the weapon, which acts as the multiplier for the average damage.
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What is Path of Exile DPS Calculator?
A Path of Exile DPS Calculator is a tool used by players to evaluate the offensive power of weapons found in the game. While the game tooltip provides a basic DPS figure, it often does not aggregate Physical, Elemental, and Chaos damage into a single metric that is easy to compare against other items.
This calculator helps players determine if a new drop is an upgrade (“raw DPS upgrade”) before applying complex modifiers from the passive skill tree or support gems. It is particularly useful for traders pricing items or players crafting high-end rare weapons.
How to Calculate Path of Exile DPS (Example)
Here is a step-by-step example of calculating the DPS for a sword with the following stats:
- Identify Stats: Physical Damage: 50-100, Fire Damage: 10-20, APS: 1.5.
- Calculate Average Physical: (50 + 100) / 2 = 75.
- Calculate Average Elemental: (10 + 20) / 2 = 15.
- Sum Average Damage: 75 (Phys) + 15 (Ele) = 90 Total Average Damage.
- Multiply by Speed: 90 × 1.5 APS = 135 Total DPS.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does this include Quality?
Usually, players input the numbers visible on the item after quality has been applied. If you are crafting, apply quality scraps in-game to see the updated numbers before using this calculator.
Why is pDPS separate from eDPS?
pDPS (Physical) scales with modifiers like “increased Physical Damage,” while eDPS (Elemental) scales with “increased Elemental Damage.” Builds usually focus on scaling one specific type efficiently.
Does this calculate Poison or Bleed DPS?
No. Ailment DPS (Bleed, Poison, Ignite) relies on complex character stats, passive tree nodes, and gem links. This tool calculates the weapon’s local DPS only.
What is a good DPS for a weapon?
This depends entirely on the league stage and weapon type. In the endgame, two-handed axes often exceed 800+ pDPS, while one-handed foils may aim for 450+ pDPS.
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3. Average Elemental Damage: (${eleMin} + ${eleMax}) / 2 = ${bepFmtNum(avgEle)}
4. Elemental DPS: ${bepFmtNum(avgEle)} × ${aps} APS = ${bepFmtNum(eleDps)}
5. Average Chaos Damage: (${chaosMin} + ${chaosMax}) / 2 = ${bepFmtNum(avgChaos)}
6. Chaos DPS: ${bepFmtNum(avgChaos)} × ${aps} APS = ${bepFmtNum(chaosDps)}
Total DPS = ${bepFmtNum(physDps)} + ${bepFmtNum(eleDps)} + ${bepFmtNum(chaosDps)} = ${bepFmtNum(totalDps)}
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