Universal Tower Defense X: DPS Calculator
Compare unit DPS with traits and relics. Select unit, trait, and relic set to see exact damage multipliers and rankings.
Quick Summary
The most accurate UTDX DPS calculator available. Select any unit, trait, relic set, unit level, and relic level to see your total DPS broken down across 6 multiplier categories: Base DPS, Level Mult, Trait Mult, Relic Mult, Attack Speed, and synergy bonuses. Compare units side-by-side to make data-driven team decisions instead of guessing. Uses the exact same formula as the game engine.
DPS Comparison (Top 10 Units)
How DPS is Calculated in UTDX
All multipliers are multiplicative, not additive
Each unit has an innate power rating (1-100) that determines its raw damage output at level 1 without any equipment or traits.
Each upgrade level adds +15% damage. Level 5 = 1.60x, Level 10 = 2.35x. Always max your carry before spreading upgrades.
Traits are the single biggest damage swing. Ruler gives 3x damage but limits to 1 placement. Reroll until you get an S-rank trait on your carry.
Relic sets provide both flat per-level bonuses and powerful set bonuses. Bio-Android adds 50% crit damage, Sorcerer Hunter adds 60% raw damage.
DoT Stacking: The Hidden DPS Multiplier
In UTDX, Damage over Time (DoT) is not reflected in raw DPS numbers but can easily double your effective damage in long fights. The key mechanic: Fission trait applies Radiation DoT, and Astral trait enables DoT stacking.
Recommended DPS Builds (Update 3.0)
| Unit | Best Trait | Best Relic | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyful Captain | Ruler | Sorcerer Hunter | ★★★★★ | Highest single-unit damage. Ruler limit-1 is fine since he solos. |
| First Emperor | Ruler | Bio-Android | ★★★★★ | Top AoE damage. Bio-Android crit synergy is insane. |
| King Sailor | Eternal | Reaper Set | ★★★★☆ | Eternal scaling for Infinite. Reaper CDR keeps attacks flowing. |
| Triple Threat | Fission | Reanimated | ★★★★☆ | Radiation DoT stacking. Fission + Reanimated = DoT monster. |
| Enlightened God | Astral | Gojo Set | ★★★☆☆ | Support DPS. Astral enables DoT stacking for entire team. |
DPS Optimization Tips
A unit on a long bend path can attack enemies for 3-4x longer than one placed at a straight section. This effectively multiplies your DPS by the extra attack time.
A level 10 unit does 2.35x damage vs level 1. Putting all gold into one carry beats spreading it across 3 units.
Fission + Astral on two different units creates a DoT stacking loop. The combined effect far exceeds having two Ruler units.
Cooldown Reduction isn't shown in DPS numbers but directly increases real damage. A unit attacking 20% faster effectively does 25% more DPS.
Understanding DPS in Universal Tower Defense X
DPS (Damage Per Second) is the most important stat in Universal Tower Defense X, determining how quickly your units can eliminate waves of enemies across Story Mode, Legend Stages, Infinite Mode, and Virtual Realm. However, raw DPS numbers only tell part of the story \u2014 a unit's true effectiveness depends on the complex interaction between its base power, equipped trait, relic set, placement position, and team synergies.
In Update 3.0 (Clash of Wills), the meta shifted significantly with the introduction of One Piece-themed Wano units. Joyful Captain and First Emperor now occupy the top DPS spots, but their effectiveness varies dramatically depending on the game mode.
The key insight most players miss: effective DPS = raw DPS x uptime x placement efficiency. A unit placed at a corner where enemies spend 4 seconds in range does twice the damage of the same unit at a straight path. Combine this with Cooldown Reduction from traits like Eternal (-20% CDR) and you get a compounding effect that can triple your real-world damage output.
DPS Calculator FAQ
📊 Data Source & Methodology
Unit stats, trait multipliers, and gacha rates sourced from in-game data and developer patch notes. DPS calculations verified against in-game damage testing.
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