Home News Fortnite Headshots: Impact on Damage Output

Fortnite Headshots: Impact on Damage Output

by Alexander Feb 12,2025

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 optimal loadout for victory. Headshot damage varies by weapon type and rarity.

Assault Rifles

  • Holo Twister Assault Rifle

This assault rifle excels with its low recoil and scope, making it easy to land accurate shots.

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 high fire rate, but lower damage and recoil can be challenging.

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 recoil make it less consistent.

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

  • Oni Shotgun

High damage output, but limited ammo makes follow-up shots crucial.

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

High ammo capacity and fire rate make it a reliable option.

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, but slow fire rate requires precision.

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

(Continued in next response due to character limits)