According to players, a DPS meter has the potential to greatly benefit Diablo 4, but only if it is introduced in a restricted manner.
In Diablo 4, there is currently no available feature that serves as an informational tool to assess damage. However, it is expected that the game will display statistics related to a character’s attacks and skills.
Keeping this in consideration, several players have urged Blizzard to implement the tool in D4, believing it would be advantageous for trying out different builds, optimizing character stats, and more.
A user on Reddit shared their mock-up of a potential DPS meter in Diablo 4 in a thread where they discussed its potential impact on the community.
DPS Meter – good or bad for the community? byu/shalzuth indiablo4
Despite the original poster’s concerns about how the functionality would impact dungeon runs with friends, there were arguments made by several individuals who believed that a DPS meter should only be accessible during solo play. Their worry was that it could lead to an increase in toxic behavior among “elitists.”
One individual expressed that it would benefit solo players, but could have negative effects on group dynamics. Another person agreed, stating, “This is an accurate assessment. It would likely lead to chaos in group scenarios.”
These concerns are particularly relevant in builds where one class is notably stronger than another, a situation that D4 is familiar with due to the prevalence of overpowered Barbarian builds in Season 3.
Some individuals expressed their willingness to receive a Diablo 4 DPS meter, but only if it could be obtained solely through the Training Dummy. One reply in particular states, “I would only want it to be usable on the training dummy, not during any other content.”
Another person mentioned that they were not concerned about toxicity because D4’s social features have declined compared to D3. They suggested that having a solo training dummy that could display your build’s DPS would be ideal.
While there is occasional talk of a DPS meter in Diablo 4, Blizzard has not addressed the topic. However, the studio has expressed willingness to make further changes to systems following the Season 4 itemization updates, meaning that significant alterations to the current formula are still a potential possibility.
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