DPS

What Does DPS Mean in a Text?

Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

DPS means "Damage per Second" and "Dividend per Share."

Damage per Second

In gaming, DPS means "Damage per Second." It is a measurement of damage that can be done by a weapon, spell, other equipment, player or group of players. It is used as a metric in some games to allow a determination of offensive power. DPS is also used to refer to certain classes of character that are picked for their ability to destroy and kill. For example:

Chris: What is the DPS of the sniper rifle?
Jo Which one? The bolt action or the semi-automatic?

Sam: Who is the best DPS hero in this game?
Lee: Genji; if you know how to play him.

Dividend per Share

In financial circles, DPS means "Dividends per Share." In this context, DPS is the number of declared dividends issued by a company for every ordinary share outstanding.