Fortnite Headshot Damage Statistics and Insights

As we dive into Chapter 6 Season 1 of Fortnite, the return of hitscan mechanics means that players should be aware of the headshot damage potential of each weapon available. The effectiveness of headshots varies across different weapon classes and rarity levels, making understanding these statistics crucial for player strategy. Some weapons can eliminate opponents rapidly, rendering them unresponsive as they are sent back to the lobby.

Below, you’ll find comprehensive details on the headshot damage for all weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1, accompanied by insights to help players identify which weapons to choose for enhancing their chances of achieving a Victory Royale.

Assault Rifles Headshot Stats – 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 a top choice in Chapter 6 Season 1, attributed to its low recoil and embedded scope, facilitating easier targeting of adversaries in the fast-paced arena.

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 shines at short to medium ranges with its impressive firing speed; however, it suffers from a lower damage output compared to its counterparts and can be challenging to manage due to 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

While the Ranger Assault Rifle boasts the highest headshot damage among assault rifles, it lacks accuracy due to its recoil and absence of a scope, making players opt for alternatives like the Holo Twister Assault Rifle which provides better firing stability.

Shotguns Headshot Stats – 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 excels in damage output but is limited by its two-shot capacity, making it challenging to secure kills unless you can land both shots effectively.

Twinfire Auto Shotgun

Rarity	Common	Uncommon	Rare	Epic	Legendary	Mythic
Headshot Damage	100	105	110	115	120	125
Bodyshot Damage	65	66	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 fantastic option reminiscent of the Tactical Shotgun, offering an extensive ammunition capacity and swift firing rate, alongside headshot damage rivaling that of 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

Regarded for its unparalleled damage output, the Sentinel Pump Shotgun can nearly eliminate opponents fully equipped with Health and Shields at Legendary rarity, making it the most lethal shotgun available in this season, although it does have a slower firing rate.

SMGs Headshot Stats – 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 is known for its remarkable feature that increases its fire rate the longer you hold down the trigger; however, this may come at the cost of significant recoil, which can hinder precise headshot accuracy.

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 stands out as the best in its class, showcasing excellent hitscan mechanics combined with a strong damage output and manageable recoil, solidifying its position as a reliable choice for any combat scenario.

Pistols Headshot Stats – 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 option for players early in the match after dropping from the Battle Bus, offering decent fire rates, but it suffers from rapid damage fall-off due to its limited size, making it less effective in prolonged encounters.

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 is a more unique addition with its ability to lock onto targets and unleash four shots simultaneously, although achieving successful headshots can be challenging unless users control their firing rhythm accurately.

Sniper Rifles Headshot Stats – 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 currently available in Chapter 6 Season 1, boasting the capability to achieve instant kills with a precise headshot – provided the player has their aiming precision dialed in.

Headshot Damage Multiplier in Fortnite

Each weapon class in Fortnite offers distinct headshot damage multipliers that can influence the overall impact of headshots. Below is a consolidated view of the headshot multipliers for the available weaponry in 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

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