Mastering the Grounded 2 DPS Calculator
Whether you are preparing for a New Game+ run or trying to optimize your Infected Broodmother build, knowing your exact damage numbers is critical. The in-game stats bars are often misleading, simplifying complex interactions betweenbase damage, attack speed, and enemy resistances.
Our calculator solves this by simulating the entire damage formula frame-by-frame. Here is how to use it to find the best weapon in Grounded 1.4 for your playstyle:
- Select your specifics: Choose your weapon and its Smithing path (Mighty vs. Elemental). A Sour Battle Axe performs very differently against certain bosses than a Fresh Widow Dagger.
- Stack your buffs: Add your mutation loadout. The calculator accounts for mutation damage stacking logic (e.g., how Trapr Peepr adds to critical hit damage).
- Target the right enemy: Don't just look at dummy DPS. Select a target like theMantis or Black Widow to see how their specific resistances reduce your effective DPS.
Optimizing for the Infected Broodmother
Many players ask: "Is the Fresh Toenail Scimitar better than the Coaltana for the IBM fight?"
Using our Grounded damage formula engine, we simulated both weapons at Level 9 using a standardBlademaster build.
Result: Despite the Coaltana's higher base damage, the Infected Broodmother's weakness to Fresh and the Scimitar's faster attack speed (Infection debuff) make it the superior choice.
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Common Questions regarding the Damage Formula
How is DPS calculated in Grounded?
We use the verified community formula: (Base Damage + Upgrade Bonus) × Motion Value × Attack Speed. This raw number is then multiplied by enemy resistances to give you the true 'Effective DPS'.
Does the calculator include mutation buffs?
Yes. When you select mutations like 'Coup de Grass' or 'Barbarian', we apply their specific percentage modifiers to the calculation step-by-step.
What is the best weapon in Grounded 1.4?
There is no single 'best' weapon. However, our Weapon Tier List (generated daily) currently ranks the Sour Battle Axe and Acid Edge highly for general New Game+ usage.
How do I check enemy weaknesses?
You can use our 'Enemy Profile' selector. It pulls directly from the game files, showing you exactly how much extra damage a Salty or Fresh weapon will do against any creature.
Is the Sour Battle Axe better than the Rusty Spear?
Generally, yes, for stun-locking enemies. However, against flyers or high-defense bugs, the Rusty Spear's armor penetration and speed can result in higher sustained DPS.
Does the calculator account for animation canceling?
Currently, we use standard combo frame data. We plan to add a toggle for 'Perfect Block Animation Canceling' in a future update for advanced speedrunners.
What is 'Effective DPS' vs 'Base DPS'?
Base DPS is against a target with 0 defense. Effective DPS accounts for the target's armor, damage reduction, and elemental weaknesses/resistances.
Can I import my save file?
Not directly. However, we support exporting/importing JSON snippets so you can share your loadouts with friends or Discord communities.
How does 'Chopper' or 'Barbarian' affect DPS?
These mutations apply specific debuffs to enemies (reducing their defense) or buffs to you (increasing damage). Our engine simulates these status effects as active uptime multipliers.
Where does the weapon data come from?
We automatically scrape the official Grounded Wiki and verify numbers against the datamined game files to ensure 100% accuracy for Patch 1.4+.