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With the reintroduction of hitscan mechanics in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, understanding the headshot damage of each weapon can significantly enhance your gameplay. The headshot damage varies across different weapon types and rarities, and knowing these stats can help you choose the right weapon for securing those crucial Victory Royales.
Below, you'll find detailed headshot damage statistics for every weapon in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, helping you make informed decisions on which weapons to wield in 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 | 42 | 44 | 47 | 50 | 51 | 54 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| Magazine Size | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Fire Rate | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 | 5.55 |
| Reload Time | 2.80s | 2.67s | 2.55s | 2.42s | 2.29s | 2.17s |
The Holo Twister Assault Rifle stands out as the top choice in Chapter 6 Season 1, thanks to its low recoil and integrated scope. Its hitscan mechanics and high fire rate make it a breeze to take down enemies.
Fury Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 42 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
| Magazine Size | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Fire Rate | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 | 7.45 |
| Reload Time | 2.91s | 2.78s | 2.65s | 2.52s | 2.38s | 2.25s |
The Fury Assault Rifle excels at short to medium ranges with its rapid fire rate, making it ideal for close encounters. However, it has the lowest damage output among Assault Rifles and can be challenging to control due to its recoil.
Ranger Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 46 | 48 | 51 | 54 | 56 | 58 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 31 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 37 | 39 |
| Magazine Size | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Fire Rate | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Reload Time | 2.75s | 2.625s | 2.5s | 2.375s | 2.25s | 2.125s |
While the Ranger Assault Rifle boasts the highest headshot damage in its class, its lack of a scope and significant kickback can make it less reliable. Players might prefer the more controlled and faster-firing Holo Twister Assault Rifle.
All Headshot Stats for Shotguns in Chapter 6 Season 1
Oni Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 105 | 110 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 135 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 77 | 82 | 86 | 91 | 95 | 110 |
| Magazine Size | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fire Rate | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.25 |
| Reload Time | 2.42s | 2.31s | 2.2s | 2.09s | 1.98s | 1.87s |
The Oni Shotgun is highly effective due to its fast fire rate and substantial damage output. However, its double-barrel design limits it to only two shots, making it challenging to secure kills with just headshots in Zero Build mode.
Twinfire Auto Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 65 | 86 | 72 | 76 | 79 | 83 |
| Magazine Size | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Fire Rate | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
| Reload Time | 5.2s | 5s | 4.8s | 4.5s | 4.3s | 4s |
The Twinfire Auto Shotgun is a must-have due to its similarity to the Tactical Shotgun, offering a large magazine and rapid fire rate. Its headshot damage is comparable to the Oni Shotgun, making it a versatile choice.
Sentinel Pump Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 162 | 172 | 180 | 189 | 195 | 200 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 92 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 114 | 119 |
| Magazine Size | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fire Rate | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 0.85 |
| Reload Time | 5.39s | 5.14s | 4.9s | 4.66s | 4.41s | 4.16s |
The Sentinel Pump Shotgun is the most damaging shotgun in the game, capable of nearly one-shotting a fully shielded player with a headshot at Legendary rarity. However, its slow fire rate can be a drawback compared to other pump shotguns.
All Headshot Stats for SMGs in Chapter 6 Season 1
Surgefire SMG
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
| Magazine Size | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Fire Rate | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 |
| Reload Time | 3.63s | 3.46s | 3.3s | 3.13s | 2.97s | 2.81s |
The Surgefire SMG offers a unique feature where its fire rate increases the longer you hold down the trigger. However, this comes with the trade-off of increased recoil, making consistent headshots challenging.
Veiled Precision SMG
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 35 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Magazine Size | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Fire Rate | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.3 |
| Reload Time | 2.37s | 2.26s | 2.15s | 2.04s | 1.93s | 1.83s |
The Veiled Precision SMG is the top SMG choice due to its scope and hitscan capabilities, offering high damage output and manageable recoil.
All Headshot Stats for Pistols in Chapter 6 Season 1
Suppressed Pistol
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 46 | 50 | 52 | 54 | 58 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Magazine Size | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Fire Rate | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 | 6.75 |
| Reload Time | 1.54s | 1.47s | 1.4s | 1.33s | 1.26s |
The Suppressed Pistol is a solid starting weapon after landing from the Battle Bus, but its effectiveness diminishes due to its small size and damage drop-off.
Lock On Pistol
| Rarity | Rare |
|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 31 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 25 |
| Magazine Size | 12 |
| Fire Rate | 15 |
| Reload Time | 1.76s |
The Lock On Pistol is a rare find in Battle Royale, capable of locking onto targets and firing four shots at once. However, achieving headshots consistently requires manual firing in short bursts without aiming.
All Headshot Stats for Sniper Rifles in Chapter 6 Season 1
Hunting Rifle
| Rarity | Rare | Epic | Legendary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 227 | 240 | 250 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 91 | 96 | 100 |
| Magazine Size | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Fire Rate | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Reload Time | 1.8s | 1.71s | 1.62s |
The Hunting Rifle is the sole Sniper Rifle in Battle Royale for Chapter 6 Season 1. A well-placed headshot can be an instant kill, but it requires legendary aim to ensure you don't miss.
How Much Damage Does a Headshot Do in Fortnite?
Each weapon in Fortnite has a unique Headshot Damage Multiplier, which is applied to the base damage to calculate the headshot damage. Here are the Headshot Multipliers for every weapon in the current Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 loot pool:
| 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 |
