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, offering players a strategic edge in securing those crucial Victory Royales.
Below, you'll find detailed headshot damage stats for all weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, helping you choose the best weapon for your next battle.
| 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 minimal recoil and built-in scope. Its hitscan mechanics and high fire rate make it a breeze to take down enemies from a distance.
| 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 in short and medium-range combat due to its rapid fire rate, but it has the lowest damage output among Assault Rifles and can be challenging to control due to its recoil.
| 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 |
Despite having the highest headshot damage among Assault Rifles, the Ranger Assault Rifle is less reliable due to its lack of a scope and significant kickback. Players might prefer the more controlled and faster-firing Holo Twister.
| 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 effective due to its fast fire rate and high damage output, but its double-barrel design limits it to only two shots, making it challenging to secure kills, even with consecutive headshots in Zero Build.
| 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 for its similarity to the Tactical Shotgun, offering a large ammo capacity, fast fire rate, and headshot damage comparable to the Oni 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 delivers the highest damage output among shotguns, capable of nearly one-shotting a fully shielded player at Legendary rarity with a headshot. However, its slow fire rate can be a drawback in fast-paced scenarios.
| 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 with prolonged trigger pull, though this comes at the cost of increased recoil, making consistent headshots challenging.
| 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 choice among SMGs due to its scope and hitscan capabilities, providing high damage output and manageable recoil.
| 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 significant damage drop-off over distance.
| Rarity | Rare |
|---|---|
| Headshot Damage | 31 |
| Bodyshot Damage | 25 |
| Magazine Size | 12 |
| Fire Rate | 15 |
| Reload Time | 1.76s |
The Lock On Pistol, a rare find in Battle Royale, can lock onto targets and fire four shots simultaneously. However, achieving headshots consistently requires manual short bursts without aiming.
| 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 headshot from this weapon can be an instant kill, provided the shooter has the precision of a legend.
Each weapon in Fortnite has a unique Headshot Damage Multiplier, which significantly affects the damage output. Below are the multipliers for every weapon in the current loot pool of Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1:
| 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 |
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