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 best tool for a Victory Royale. Damage varies by weapon type and rarity.
Assault Rifles
- Holo Twister Assault Rifle: This top-tier AR boasts low recoil and a scope, making it 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 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 ARs, but its lack of 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, SMGs, Pistols, Sniper Rifles continue in the same format below)
Shotguns
- Oni Shotgun: High damage, but limited ammo (2 shots).

| 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, comparable damage to Oni.

| 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, but very slow fire rate.

| 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
- Surgefire SMG: Fire rate increases with sustained trigger pull, but high recoil makes headshots difficult.

| Rarity |
Headshot Damage |
Bodyshot Damage |
Magazine Size |
Fire Rate |
Reload Time |
| Common |
17 |
11 |
40 |
7.25 |
3.63s |
| Uncommon |
18 |
12 |
40 |
7.25 |
3.46s |
| Rare |
20 |
13 |
40 |
7.25 |
3.3s |
| Epic |
21 |
14 |
40 |
7.25 |
3.13s |
| Legendary |
23 |
15 |
40 |
7.25 |
2.97s |
| Mythic |
24 |
16 |
40 |
7.25 |
2.81s |
- Veiled Precision SMG: Top SMG choice with scope, high damage, and manageable recoil.

| Rarity |
Headshot Damage |
Bodyshot Damage |
Magazine Size |
Fire Rate |
Reload Time |
| Common |
26 |
15 |
21 |
10.3 |
2.37s |
| Uncommon |
28 |
16 |
21 |
10.3 |
2.26s |
| Rare |
30 |
17 |
21 |
10.3 |
2.15s |
| Epic |
32 |
18 |
21 |
10.3 |
2.04s |
| Legendary |
33 |
19 |
21 |
10.3 |
1.93s |
| Mythic |
35 |
20 |
21 |
10.3 |
1.83s |
Pistols
- Suppressed Pistol: Decent starting weapon, but damage falls off at range.

| Rarity |
Headshot Damage |
Bodyshot Damage |
Magazine Size |
Fire Rate |
Reload Time |
| Common |
46 |
23 |
12 |
6.75 |
1.54s |
| Uncommon |
50 |
25 |
12 |
6.75 |
1.47s |
| Rare |
52 |
26 |
12 |
6.75 |
1.4s |
| Epic |
54 |
27 |
12 |
6.75 |
1.33s |
| Legendary |
58 |
29 |
12 |
6.75 |
1.26s |
- Lock On Pistol: Unique lock-on mechanic, but inconsistent headshot accuracy.

| Rarity |
Headshot Damage |
Bodyshot Damage |
Magazine Size |
Fire Rate |
Reload Time |
| Rare |
31 |
25 |
12 |
15 |
1.76s |
Sniper Rifles
- Hunting Rifle: High headshot damage; potential one-shot kill.

| Rarity |
Headshot Damage |
Bodyshot Damage |
Magazine Size |
Fire Rate |
Reload Time |
| Rare |
227 |
91 |
1 |
0.8 |
1.8s |
| Epic |
240 |
96 |
1 |
0.8 |
1.71s |
| Legendary |
250 |
100 |
1 |
0.8 |
1.62s |
Headshot Multipliers
| 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 |
This information should significantly improve your aiming and weapon selection in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1. Remember to practice your aim!