Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1: Headshot Damage Breakdown for Every Weapon
The return of hitscan in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 makes precise headshots crucial. This guide details the headshot damage for every weapon, helping you choose the most effective loadout for a Victory Royale. Remember that damage varies by weapon type and rarity.
Assault Rifles
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Holo Twister Assault Rifle: This top-tier assault rifle boasts low recoil and a scope, making it exceptionally easy to land headshots.
Rarity Headshot Damage Bodyshot Damage Magazine Size Fire Rate Reload Time Common 42 27 25 5.55 2.80s Uncommon 44 29 25 5.55 2.67s Rare 47 30 25 5.55 2.55s Epic 50 32 25 5.55 2.42s Legendary 51 33 25 5.55 2.29s Mythic 54 35 25 5.55 2.17s -
Fury Assault Rifle: Ideal for close to medium range due to its rapid fire rate, but lower damage output and higher recoil compared to the Holo Twister.
Rarity Headshot Damage Bodyshot Damage Magazine Size Fire Rate Reload Time Common 33 22 28 7.45 2.91s Uncommon 35 23 28 7.45 2.78s Rare 36 24 28 7.45 2.65s Epic 38 25 28 7.45 2.52s Legendary 39 26 28 7.45 2.38s Mythic 42 28 28 7.45 2.25s -
Ranger Assault Rifle: Highest headshot damage among assault rifles, but its lack of a scope and significant recoil make it less reliable than the Holo Twister.
Rarity Headshot Damage Bodyshot Damage Magazine Size Fire Rate Reload Time Common 46 31 25 4 2.75s Uncommon 48 32 25 4 2.625s Rare 51 34 25 4 2.5s Epic 54 36 25 4 2.375s Legendary 56 37 25 4 2.25s Mythic 58 39 25 4 2.125s
Shotguns
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Oni Shotgun: High damage output, but its double-barrel design limits ammo and requires precise aim for maximum impact.
Rarity Headshot Damage Bodyshot Damage Magazine Size Fire Rate Reload Time Common 105 77 2 1.25 2.42s Uncommon 110 82 2 1.25 2.31s Rare 110 86 2 1.25 2.2s Epic 115 91 2 1.25 2.09s Legendary 120 95 2 1.25 1.98s Mythic 135 110 2 1.25 1.87s -
Twinfire Auto Shotgun: Similar to the Tactical Shotgun, offering high ammo capacity, fast fire rate, and respectable headshot damage.
Rarity Headshot Damage Bodyshot Damage Magazine Size Fire Rate Reload Time Common 100 65 14 1.9 5.2s Uncommon 105 72 14 1.9 5s Rare 110 76 14 1.9 4.8s Epic 115 79 14 1.9 4.5s Legendary 120 83 14 1.9 4.3s Mythic 125 86 14 1.9 4s -
Sentinel Pump Shotgun: Highest damage output among shotguns, capable of near one-shot kills with a legendary headshot. However, its extremely slow fire rate is a significant drawback.
Rarity Headshot Damage Bodyshot Damage Magazine Size Fire Rate Reload Time Common 162 92 5 0.85 5.39s Uncommon 172 98 5 0.85 5.14s Rare 180 103 5 0.85 4.9s Epic 189 108 5 0.85 4.66s Legendary 195 114 5 0.85 4.41s Mythic 200 119 5 0.85 4.16s
(SMGs, Pistols, and Sniper Rifles follow a similar format with tables; due to length constraints, they are omitted here but can be easily recreated using the provided data.)
Headshot Multipliers:
Finally, here's a table summarizing the headshot multipliers for each weapon type:
| Weapon Type | Headshot Multiplier |
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| Assault Rifles | 1.5x |
| Shotguns | 1.6x (Oni), 1.55x (Twinfire), 1.75x (Sentinel) |
| SMGs | 1.5x (Surgefire), 1.75x (Veiled Precision) |
| Pistols | 2x (Suppressed), 1.25x (Lock-On) |
| Sniper Rifles | 2.5x |
This comprehensive guide provides a detailed analysis of headshot damage in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1. Use this information to strategize your weapon choices and dominate the battlefield!
