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DPM

Damage Per Minute

In one sentence:

Theoretical damage output sustained over one minute of continuous fire.

What it means

DPM (Damage Per Minute) is the single most important offensive metric for any World of Tanks vehicle. It tells you how much damage a tank can theoretically output in 60 seconds of continuous, accurate firing — and it's the foundation of every meaningful comparison between tanks of the same tier and class.

How it's calculated

DPM = damage per shot × rate of fire (shots per minute)

Example

The M4 Sherman with its top gun deals 110 damage per shot at 13.95 rounds per minute, giving a theoretical DPM of 1,534. The Comet, by comparison, lands at 1,920 DPM with its 17-pounder.

Why it matters

DPM is the great equalizer. Two tanks may have very different armor, mobility, and view range — but the one with higher DPM wins prolonged engagements. It's why low-damage, fast-firing tanks like the Bat.-Châtillon often outclass slow-loading high-alpha vehicles in extended fights.

Common pitfall

⚠ Theoretical DPM assumes 100% accuracy and 100% penetration. In real matches, expect 50-70% of theoretical DPM at best.
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