Advanced (AP/SP multipliers)
Gear (Optional)
Target + Buffs
Rotation (UPM)
Advanced (AP/SP multipliers)
Target + Buffs
Rotation (UPM)
What this calculator estimates
The calculator computes expected single-target damage by modeling each ability as a base hit modified by your primary stat (attack power or spell power), then multiplied by how often you cast it. Add in crit, haste, mastery, and versatility as standard multipliers, plus your weapon DPS for physical abilities, and you get a defensible estimate of what your rotation should produce on a stationary target.
It's the same shape of math Raidbots uses internally, just without the full rotation simulation, resource bookkeeping, proc chains, and encounter mechanics layered on top. The tradeoff: this runs in your browser in milliseconds while Raidbots takes minutes. For 90% of "is this build worth testing" questions, the fast estimate is enough.
Best use cases
- Pre-sim sanity check. Before committing 20 minutes to a Droptimizer run, see if the numbers even look reasonable. If your ballpark single-target DPS is half what your spec usually does, something's off in your inputs.
- Spec curiosity. You're wondering what an alt spec would feel like in raw numbers. Quick estimate vs your main spec before you commit to learning the rotation.
- Trinket / weapon swap math. Two trinkets with different stat profiles. Plug each into the calculator and compare estimated damage. Faster than reading tooltips and arguing in trade chat.
What it doesn't do
No rotation simulation. No resource management. No proc chains or trinket effects. No encounter mechanics or target movement. Numbers assume a perfect cast cadence on a stationary dummy. For a build you're seriously committing to, sim it with Raidbots or SimulationCraft. For everything else, this is faster than waiting in a sim queue.
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