Enter your weapon, attack style, and target into the calculator to determine your DPS in OSRS.

DPS Calculation Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the DPS in OSRS. 

DPS = Max Hit / Attack Speed

Variables:

  • Max Hit is the maximum damage you can deal in one hit.
  • Attack Speed is the time it takes to perform an attack, measured in ticks.

To calculate the DPS, divide the maximum hit by the attack speed.

What is DPS Calculation?

DPS calculation in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) refers to the process of determining the damage per second you can deal with a specific weapon, attack style, and against a specific target. This involves understanding your weapon’s capabilities, the attack style you are using, and the target’s defensive stats. Proper DPS calculation ensures you maximize your efficiency in combat scenarios.

How to Calculate DPS?

The following steps outline how to calculate the DPS using the given formula.

  1. First, determine your max hit based on your weapon, attack style, and bonuses.
  2. Next, determine the attack speed of your weapon in ticks.
  3. Use the formula from above: DPS = Max Hit / Attack Speed.
  4. Finally, calculate the DPS by plugging in the values.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem:

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Weapon: Dragon Scimitar

Attack Style: Aggressive

Target: Green Dragon

Max Hit: 25

Attack Speed: 4 ticks

Solution:

DPS = Max Hit / Attack Speed = 25 / 4 = 6.25

FAQ

1. What is Max Hit?

Max Hit is the maximum amount of damage you can deal with one attack.

2. How is DPS different from Max Hit?

DPS takes into account the frequency of your attacks, providing a measure of sustained damage over time, whereas Max Hit refers to the highest damage possible in a single attack.

3. How often should I use the DPS calculator?

It’s helpful to use the DPS calculator whenever there’s a change in your gear, attack style, or if you want to optimize your combat efficiency.

4. Can this calculator be used for different targets?

Yes, you can adjust the target field to match any enemy in OSRS to calculate the DPS accordingly.

5. Is the calculator accurate?

The calculator provides an estimate of your DPS based on the inputs provided. For exact figures, it’s best to use in-game testing or more detailed calculators that consider all combat variables.