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With the return of hitscan in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, understanding headshot damage is crucial for victory. Headshot damage varies significantly by weapon type and rarity. Some weapons deliver devastatingly quick eliminations.
The table below details the headshot damage for every weapon in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, helping you choose the right weapon for a better chance at a Victory Royale.
All Headshot Stats for Assault Rifles in Chapter 6 Season 1
Holo Twister Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 51 | 54 | ||||||
| 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | ||||||
| 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||||||
| 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | ||||||
| 2.80s | 2.67s | 2.55s | 2.42s | 2.29s | 2.17s |
The Holo Twister Assault Rifle excels in Chapter 6 Season 1 due to its low recoil, scope, hitscan mechanics, and high fire rate.
Fury Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 42 | ||||||
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 | ||||||
| 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | ||||||
| 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | ||||||
| 2.91s | 2.78s | 2.65s | 2.52s | 2.38s | 2.25s |
Effective at short to medium ranges, the Fury Assault Rifle's rapid fire rate is advantageous, but its lower damage and recoil can be challenging.
Ranger Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 | ||||||
| 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 | ||||||
| 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | ||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
| 2.75s | 2.625s | 2.5s | 2.375s | 2.25s | 2.125s |
The Ranger Assault Rifle boasts the highest headshot damage among assault rifles, but its lack of scope and recoil make it less reliable than the Holo Twister.
All Headshot Stats for Shotguns in Chapter 6 Season 1
Oni Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 110 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 135 | ||||||
| 77 | 82 | 86 | 91 | 95 | 110 | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | ||||||
| 2.42s | 2.31s | 2.2s | 2.09s | 1.98s | 1.87s |
The Oni Shotgun's high damage and fast fire rate are useful, but its two-shot limit often requires multiple engagements to eliminate opponents.
Twinfire Auto Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 | ||||||
| 65 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 83 | 86 | ||||||
| 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | ||||||
| 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | ||||||
| 5.2s | 5s | 4.8s | 4.5s | 4.3s | 4s |
The Twinfire Auto Shotgun offers a high ammo capacity and fast fire rate, comparable to the Oni Shotgun in headshot damage.
Sentinel Pump Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 172 | 180 | 189 | 195 | 200 | ||||||
| 92 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 114 | 119 | ||||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||
| 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | ||||||
| 5.39s | 5.14s | 4.9s | 4.66s | 4.41s | 4.16s |
The Sentinel Pump Shotgun delivers the highest damage output among shotguns, capable of near one-shot kills with headshots at Legendary rarity. However, its slow fire rate is a significant drawback.
All Headshot Stats for SMGs in Chapter 6 Season 1
Surgefire SMG
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | ||||||
| 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||||||
| 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | ||||||
| 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | ||||||
| 3.63s | 3.46s | 3.3s | 3.13s | 2.97s | 2.81s |
The Surgefire SMG's fire rate increases with sustained firing, but its high recoil makes consistent headshots difficult.
Veiled Precision SMG
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 | ||||||
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | ||||||
| 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | ||||||
| 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | ||||||
| 2.37s | 2.26s | 2.15s | 2.04s | 1.93s | 1.83s |
The Veiled Precision SMG stands out with its scope, hitscan capabilities, high damage, and manageable recoil.
All Headshot Stats for Pistols in Chapter 6 Season 1
Suppressed Pistol
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 58 | ||||||
| 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | ||||||
| 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | ||||||
| 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | ||||||
| 1.54s | 1.47s | 1.4s | 1.33s | 1.26s |
A decent starting weapon, the Suppressed Pistol has a good fire rate but suffers from damage falloff.
Lock On Pistol
| Rarity | Rare | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 1.76s |
The Lock On Pistol, a rare weapon, fires four shots at once, but achieving consistent headshots requires precise burst firing.
All Headshot Stats for Sniper Rifles in Chapter 6 Season 1
Hunting Rifle
| Rarity | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 91 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.8s | ||||
| 240 | 96 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.71s | ||||
| 250 | 100 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.62s |
The Hunting Rifle, the only sniper rifle, delivers potentially one-shot kills with headshots.
How Much Damage Does a Headshot Do in Fortnite?
Each Fortnite weapon has a unique headshot damage multiplier:
| Weapon | Headshot Multiplier |
|---|---|
| Holo Twister Assault Rifle | 1.5x |
| Fury Assault Rifle | 1.5x |
| Ranger Assault Rifle | 1.5x |
| Oni Shotgun | 1.6x |
| Twinfire Auto Shotgun | 1.55x |
| Sentinel Pump Shotgun | 1.75x |
| Surgefire SMG | 1.5x |
| Veiled Precision SMG | 1.75x |
| Suppressed Pistol | 2x |
| Lock On Pistol | 1.25x |
| Hunting Rifle | 2.5x |
