eqdps

eqdps is a free desktop damage meter and log parser aimed chiefly at EverQuest Legends players. It is best for players who want combat analysis tied to experience and Plane of Sky progression, rather than a tool that changes gameplay. The focused feature set is compelling for Legends, while users of other EverQuest versions should treat compatibility as conditional.

Overview

eqdps follows the active EverQuest log and can replay recent history, covering both live monitoring and post-fight review. It tracks concurrent fights and separates melee, spell, proc, damage-over-time, and damage-shield damage. That makes it more useful for diagnosing how damage was produced than a single headline number. Since it only presents information and does not modify or interact with the game client, it remains an analytical companion.

The application also reports session experience and includes dedicated Plane of Sky tracking. That combination gives EverQuest Legends players a broader progression view than a conventional damage meter. Other EverQuest versions may work when their log messages use the same format, but Legends is the primary compatibility target.

Key features

Combat analysis and replay

DPS and SDPS are shown alongside hit and critical-hit counts, active time, fight filters, and expandable combatant details. These measures help separate sustained output from short bursts and let players inspect individual contributors. Replay of recent log history is valuable when an encounter needs reviewing after it ends, while concurrent-fight tracking helps keep overlapping combat distinct.

Overlay and alerts

A separate compact DPS overlay displays the current fight and event timers. It suits players who want a quick readout without keeping the main parser in focus, though it is still limited to information drawn from the log. Configurable spell-fade, spell-timer, text, and regular-expression events can trigger desktop notifications and sounds, giving players practical reminders during sessions.

Progression and Plane of Sky

Session XP per hour, current-level progress, and estimated time to the next level put combat activity in a leveling context. Plane of Sky tools track quests, items, runes, watched quests, and turn-ins, which is a substantial advantage for players working through that content. Inventory and Plane of Sky data can optionally be uploaded to eqldb.org; players who prefer to keep data local can leave that integration unused.

Pricing

eqdps has one free plan, eqdps, priced at free. It is free to use, with EQLDB uploads optional, and there is no free trial because no paid tier is offered. The single plan is therefore the natural choice for any supported player; there are no cheaper feature cuts or paid upgrades to compare.

Platforms

Native builds are available for Linux and Windows. Windows builds are not code-signed, so Windows may display an Unknown publisher warning during installation or launch. The software targets EverQuest Legends, while other EverQuest versions depend on compatible log-message formats.

Who it's for

Choose eqdps if you play EverQuest Legends and want live and replayable combat metrics, a compact overlay, configurable alerts, session XP estimates, and Plane of Sky progress in one application. It is particularly well suited to players who review concurrent fights or need detailed damage categories rather than only total DPS.

It is a weaker choice for players seeking broad support across unrelated games, guaranteed compatibility with another EverQuest version, or a tool that integrates directly with or alters the game client. Those requirements fall outside its stated role and compatibility target.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Concurrent-fight tracking and replay make it possible to analyze overlapping or completed encounters instead of relying only on a live snapshot.
• Pro: Melee, spell, proc, damage-over-time, and damage-shield breakdowns provide actionable detail about damage sources.
• Pro: XP-per-hour and Plane of Sky tracking extend the app beyond ordinary combat meters for Legends progression.
• Pro: The separate overlay and configurable desktop or sound alerts support at-a-glance monitoring.
• Con: Compatibility outside EverQuest Legends depends on log-format overlap, so other versions are not assured to work.
• Con: Windows users may encounter an Unknown publisher warning because the builds are unsigned.
• Con: Optional EQLDB uploads may not suit users who do not want inventory or Plane of Sky data sent to an external service.

Alternatives

For a broader directory of options, see Game Damage Meters.

• Elite Insights is a free MIT-licensed option for Linux, macOS, Windows, or self-hosting; choose it when that platform breadth matters more than EverQuest-specific progression tools.
• Skada is a free World of Warcraft addon for Retail, MoP Classic, and Classic; pick it for those World of Warcraft versions instead.
• Advanced Combat Tracker is free Windows desktop software, a better fit when you want a general Windows meter rather than an EverQuest Legends-focused application.
• EQ Zera is free on web and Windows with no purchase, account, or sign-in required and no locked features; choose it when that no-account setup is the priority.
• AwowLab Overlay is a free Windows overlay for users who need that narrower role.
• Combat Metrics is a free ESO addon; choose it for Elder Scrolls Online, remembering that required libraries are downloaded separately.
• EQL Meter is a free MIT-licensed macOS and Windows app with no account or cloud backend, suited to users who want that simpler deployment.
• STOOP is free Windows 10/11 software with no account or paid tiers for users who prefer that platform-specific option.

Verdict

eqdps is an easy recommendation for EverQuest Legends players who want detailed, replayable combat analysis alongside XP and Plane of Sky tracking. Its free single-plan model and non-invasive design remove cost and client-interaction concerns. Look elsewhere if you need assured support for another EverQuest version, a different game, or a signed Windows build.