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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 devastatingly quick eliminations.
Below, you'll find a complete breakdown of every weapon's headshot damage stats in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, helping you choose the most effective loadout 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 |
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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 rate of fire, making it incredibly easy to land shots.
Fury Assault Rifle
Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
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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, but its lower damage 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 |
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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 a scope and significant 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 |
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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, making multi-kill scenarios less likely.
Twinfire Auto Shotgun
Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
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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 large magazine and fast fire rate, comparable in headshot damage to the Oni Shotgun, making it a reliable option.
Sentinel Pump Shotgun
Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
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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, potentially one-shotting a full-health opponent with a legendary headshot, but 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 |
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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 trigger hold, but this comes at the cost of increased recoil, making consistent headshots difficult.
Veiled Precision SMG
Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
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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, making it a top contender.
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 |
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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 consistent headshots require 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 |
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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 currently available, delivers potentially instant kills with headshots, demanding precise aim.
How Much Damage Does a Headshot Do in Fortnite?
Each Fortnite weapon has a unique headshot damage multiplier applied to its base damage. Below are the multipliers for Chapter 6 Season 1 weapons:
Weapon | Headshot Multiplier |
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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 |