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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. Some weapons deliver devastatingly quick eliminations.
Below, you'll find a complete breakdown of every weapon's headshot damage in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, scope, hitscan mechanics, and high fire rate.
Fury Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Effective at short to medium ranges, the Fury Assault Rifle's rapid fire rate is advantageous, but its lower damage and recoil can be challenging.
Ranger Assault Rifle
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 its lack of scope and recoil make 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 offset by its limited two-shot capacity.
Twinfire Auto Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
The Twinfire Auto Shotgun offers a large ammo capacity and fast fire rate, comparable to the Oni Shotgun in headshot damage.
Sentinel Pump Shotgun
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 but suffers from a very slow fire rate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 fire, but high recoil makes consistent headshots difficult.
Veiled Precision SMG
| Rarity | Common | Uncommon | Rare | Epic | Legendary | Mythic | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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's damage drops off significantly at range.
Lock On Pistol
| Rarity | Rare | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage | Magazine Size | Fire Rate | Reload Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 1.76s |
The Lock On Pistol fires four shots at once but requires precise aiming for consistent headshots.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 227 | 91 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.8s | ||||
| 240 | 96 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.71s | ||||
| 250 | 100 | 1 | 0.8 | 1.62s |
The Hunting Rifle's headshot can be an instant kill, provided accurate aiming.
How Much Damage Does a Headshot Do in Fortnite?
Each weapon has a unique headshot damage multiplier:
| 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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