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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 offer significantly faster eliminations due to their high headshot damage and hitscan mechanics.
The table below details the headshot damage for every weapon in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, helping you choose the most effective weapon for your next battle.
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, effective scope, hitscan mechanics, and high rate of fire, making it easy to eliminate opponents.
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 |
Ideal for short to medium ranges, the Fury Assault Rifle's rapid fire rate is advantageous in close-quarters combat. However, its lower damage output and recoil can be challenging to manage.
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 suffers from a lack of scope and significant recoil, potentially making 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 offset by its limited two-shot capacity, often requiring multiple shots for an elimination.
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 provides a reliable alternative to the Oni Shotgun, offering comparable headshot damage with a larger magazine and faster rate of fire.
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 eliminations with a headshot at Legendary rarity. However, its extremely 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 this comes at the cost of increased recoil, making consistent headshots challenging.
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 output, and manageable recoil, making it a top contender among SMGs.
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 suitable starting weapon, the Suppressed Pistol offers a decent fire rate but suffers from significant damage falloff at longer ranges.
Lock On Pistol
| Rarity | Rare | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 1.76s |
The rare Lock On Pistol fires four shots at once after locking onto a target, but achieving multiple headshots requires precise short bursts.
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 | 240 | 250 | ||||||
| 91 | 96 | 100 | ||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||
| 1.8s | 1.71s | 1.62s |
The Hunting Rifle, the sole sniper rifle in Chapter 6 Season 1, delivers potentially one-shot eliminations with headshots, provided the player has accurate aim.
How Much Damage Does a Headshot Do in Fortnite?
Each Fortnite weapon has a unique headshot damage multiplier. The following table lists these multipliers for Chapter 6 Season 1 weapons:
| 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 |
