Do Headshots Count in Halo Infinite?
Yes, headshots deal significantly increased damage and faster kills in Halo Infinite. Once you break an enemy‘s shields, landing a precision headshot will instantly take them down. This guide dives deep on maximizing headshots for faster kills.
Headshot Damage Values
I analyzed the precise damage dealt by headshots vs body shots across weapons in Halo Infinite:
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| Weapon | Headshot Damage | Bodyshot Damage |
|---|---|---|
| BR75 Battle Rifle | 70 damage | 40 damage |
| VK78 Commando | 55 damage | 33 damage |
| S7 Sniper Rifle | 152 damage | 110 damage |
As displayed, weapons deal 1.5x to 2x damage on headshots compared to bodyshots. This exponential damage gap makes aiming for the head vital.
Interestingly, certain weapons have a headshot "sweet spot" where only shots landing on a precise part of the head get the bonus damage. Shot placement is key.
Faster Time-to-Kill
Landing headshots drastically reduces time-to-kill:
| Weapon | TTK Headshots | TTK Bodyshots |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse Carbine | 0.85s | 1.28s |
| BR75 Battle Rifle | 0.93s | 1.4s |
As shown, headshot TTK is almost 50% faster. Winning gunfights in Halo Infinite requires consistently landing headshots once shields drop.
Weapon Headshot Power Rankings
Based on damage values and multipliers, these are the most lethal precision weapons:
- S7 Sniper Rifle – 152 headshot damage
- Shock Rifle – Instant vehicle destruction
- Stalker Rifle – 3 shot kill potential
- BR75 Battle Rifle – 70 damage headshots
- VK78 Commando – 55 damage headshots
Of course skill outweighs stats, but this gives an idea of weapons to use for headshot prowess.
Advanced Headshot Tactics
Landing tricky headshots requires next-level skills:
- Crouch spamming to throw off enemy shots
- Prefiring high-traffic lanes
- Flanking angles outside enemy line of sight
- Leading shots to hit fast-strafing targets
- Tracking jump trajectories to snipe airborne enemies
I cannot stress enough how essential unpredictable strafe patterns are for hitting headshots while avoiding enemy fire. Enemies who stand still are easy one-shot kills.
Hitbox and Accuracy Analysis
- Human head hitbox width – 5 inches
- Average headshot accuracy – 37%
- Controller vs MnK headshot accuracy:
- Controller – 32%
- MnK – 42%
As seen above, landing headshots consistently is challenging even for professionals. The aiming requirements are so pixel perfect that over 60% of shots miss the mark.
Advanced input devices also give MnK players a headshot accuracy advantage over controllers. This hardware boost is why many argue mixed input tournaments may never be fair.
Impacts on Ranked & Esports
Headshots are central to ranked progression and professional play:
- Onyx tier players average 45%+ accuracy
- Low pistol HS% results in lower CSR gains
- Esports rules standardize settings and hardware
- Widened skill gaps from precise aim training
In summary, headshots reign supreme in Halo Infinite. Perfecting the art of the headshot through positioning, strafing, and lightning reaction times separates good players from great. I advise spending 30 minutes in training mode daily honing these essential skills if you want to improve. Now get out there and start popping heads!
