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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, 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.
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 minimal recoil and built-in scope. Its hitscan mechanics and high fire rate make it a breeze to take down enemies from a distance.
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 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.
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 |
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.
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 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.
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 for its similarity to the Tactical Shotgun, offering a large ammo capacity, fast fire rate, and headshot damage comparable to the Oni Shotgun.
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 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.
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 with prolonged trigger pull, though this comes at the cost 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 choice among SMGs due to its scope and hitscan capabilities, providing 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 significant damage drop-off over distance.
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, 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.
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 headshot from this weapon can be an instant kill, provided the shooter has the precision of a legend.
How Much Damage Does a Headshot Do in Fortnite?
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 |
