what is dps for?

[rasalgethi]

hi newbie here. just want to know what dps (damage per second) means for a wariior class char? is it important to have high dps? what are the advantages and disadvantages?

thanks

[Sky../]

Usually, a higher base damage weapon is better at higher levels than a high dps one.

Example:
A. 50 damage per hit, 2 hits per sec = 100 dps
B. 80 damage per hit, 1 hit per sec = 80 dps

Scene 1: enemy has 0 armor. A would be better than B because it will be a simple 100 s 80 dps comparison

Scene 2. Enemy has high armor, lets say 40. In this case, B is better. A will be 50-40 =10 times 2 (2hits per sec) so effective dps is 20. B would be 80-40 = 40 times 1 (1 hit per sec) for an effective dps of 40.

[Ellyidol]

http://www.spacetimestudios.com/showthread.php?16817-Guide-to-Advanced-Mechanics-in-PL-DPS-Crits-etc.

Complete!

[rasalgethi]

hey thanks guys for your replies. i'll be sure to read up and observe.

[rasalgethi]

without really going into much detail would a weapon with a higher dps be better if attack speed is the same?

[Ellyidol]

If two weapons have the same attack speed, and one offers higher DPS, then it must also mean that it has higher base damage. So yes, it would be better :)

[Ciphor]

DPS = damage per second

[rasalgethi]

thanks ellyidol

[KaotiicxDream]

DPS is simple Damage Per Second.. other might already said this xD Its how much Damage u deal every second..