Fortnite: Headshot Damage Stats
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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
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, effective scope, hitscan mechanics, and high rate of fire, making it 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 in close-quarters combat. However, its lower damage output 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 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
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 advantageous, but its limited two-shot capacity can hinder its effectiveness in extended engagements.
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 |
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
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 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
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 among SMGs.
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 decent starting weapon, the Suppressed Pistol offers a good fire rate but suffers from significant damage falloff at range.
Lock On Pistol
Rarity | Rare | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
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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
Rarity | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
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227 | 240 | 250 | ||||||
91 | 96 | 100 | ||||||
1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | ||||||
1.8s | 1.71s | 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 weapon in Fortnite features a unique headshot damage multiplier. The multipliers for each weapon in Chapter 6 Season 1 are listed below:
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 |





