Fortnite: Headshot Damage Stats

Author : Charlotte Mar 17,2025

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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 across weapon types and rarities, impacting your ability to quickly eliminate opponents. The following tables detail the headshot damage for each weapon, helping you choose the most effective loadout for a Victory Royale.

All Headshot Stats for Assault Rifles in Chapter 6 Season 1

Holo Twister Assault Rifle

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
424447505154
272930323335
252525252525
5.555.555.555.555.555.55
2.80s2.67s2.55s2.42s2.29s2.17s

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 land shots.

Fury Assault Rifle

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
333536383942
222324252628
282828282828
7.457.457.457.457.457.45
2.91s2.78s2.65s2.52s2.38s2.25s

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

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
464851545658
313234363739
252525252525
444444
2.75s2.625s2.5s2.375s2.25s2.125s

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

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
105110110115120135
7782869195110
222222
1.251.251.251.251.251.25
2.42s2.31s2.2s2.09s1.98s1.87s

The Oni Shotgun's high damage and fast fire rate are advantageous, but its limited two-shot capacity can hinder its effectiveness in extended engagements.

Twinfire Auto Shotgun

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
100105110115120125
657276798386
141414141414
1.91.91.91.91.91.9
5.2s5s4.8s4.5s4.3s4s

Similar to the Tactical Shotgun, the Twinfire Auto Shotgun offers a large magazine and fast fire rate, making it a reliable option with comparable headshot damage to the Oni Shotgun.

Sentinel Pump Shotgun

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
162172180189195200
9298103108114119
555555
0.850.850.850.850.850.85
5.39s5.14s4.9s4.66s4.41s4.16s

The Sentinel Pump Shotgun delivers the highest damage output among shotguns, capable of near one-shot kills at Legendary rarity with a headshot. However, its extremely slow fire rate is a significant drawback.

All Headshot Stats for SMGs in Chapter 6 Season 1

Surgefire SMG

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
171820212324
111213141516
404040404040
7.257.257.257.257.257.25
3.63s3.46s3.3s3.13s2.97s2.81s

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

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryMythicHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
262830323335
151617181920
212121212121
10.310.310.310.310.310.3
2.37s2.26s2.15s2.04s1.93s1.83s

The Veiled Precision SMG stands out with its scope, hitscan capabilities, high damage, and manageable recoil, making it a top contender among SMGs.

All Headshot Stats for Pistols in Chapter 6 Season 1

Suppressed Pistol

RarityCommonUncommonRareEpicLegendaryHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
4650525458
2325262729
1212121212
6.756.756.756.756.75
1.54s1.47s1.4s1.33s1.26s

A decent starting weapon, the Suppressed Pistol offers a good fire rate but suffers from significant damage falloff at range.

Lock On Pistol

RarityRareHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload 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 burst firing.

All Headshot Stats for Sniper Rifles in Chapter 6 Season 1

Hunting Rifle

RarityRareEpicLegendaryHeadshot DamageBodyshot DamageMagazine SizeFire RateReload Time
227240250
9196100
111
0.80.80.8
1.8s1.71s1.62s

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 weapon in Fortnite features a unique headshot damage multiplier. The multipliers for each weapon in Chapter 6 Season 1 are listed below:

WeaponHeadshot Multiplier
Holo Twister Assault Rifle1.5x
Fury Assault Rifle1.5x
Ranger Assault Rifle1.5x
Oni Shotgun1.6x
Twinfire Auto Shotgun1.55x
Sentinel Pump Shotgun1.75x
Surgefire SMG1.5x
Veiled Precision SMG1.75x
Suppressed Pistol2x
Lock On Pistol1.25x
Hunting Rifle2.5x