🎯 Apex Legends Damage Calculator
Calculate weapon damage, TTK, and DPS for Apex Legends Season 20. Find the best weapons for your playstyle.
Understanding Apex Legends Damage
Apex Legends uses a complex damage system with headshot multipliers, armor reduction, and legend-specific damage modifiers.
Damage Multipliers
- Headshots: 1.5x - 2.0x damage (weapon dependent)
- Body Shots: 1.0x damage (standard)
- Leg Shots: 0.75x - 0.9x damage
- Fortified Legends: -15% incoming damage
Current Meta Weapons (Season 20)
| Weapon | Type | TTK (Purple) | Best Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-99 | SMG | 0.72s | Close |
| Flatline | AR | 0.88s | Mid |
| Wingman | Pistol | 1.20s | All |
| Kraber | Sniper | Instant | Long |
Best Loadout Combos
- Aggressive: R-99 + Peacekeeper
- Balanced: Flatline + Wingman
- Long Range: R-301 + Charge Rifle
- Pro: CAR SMG + 30-30 Repeater
Apex Legends Damage System
Apex uses complex damage calculations with body multipliers, armor tiers (50-125 shields), and range falloff. Headshot multipliers vary by weapon: Wingman = 2.15x, R-301 = 2.0x, Shotguns = 1.25x. Landing headshots dramatically reduces TTK, making aim precision crucial for ranked climbing.
This calculator helps determine shots-to-kill against different armor levels. Example: R-301 deals 14 body damage, requiring 16 shots against purple armor (225 total HP) but only 12 shots with 50% headshot accuracy. Understanding these breakpoints improves decision-making during fights.
Weapon Damage Tiers
High Damage/Slow Fire: Wingman, 30-30 Repeater, Hemlok Burst. Excel at peek-shooting behind cover. Require superior aim but reward patience with efficient ammo usage and shield-crack pressure.
Balanced DPS: R-301, Flatline, Volt SMG. Forgiving spray patterns with consistent damage. Best for beginners and mid-range fights where tracking matters more than burst damage.
Low Damage/High Fire Rate: CAR SMG, R-99, Alternator. Dominate close range with fast TTK against flesh HP but struggle penetrating high-tier armor at distance. Pair with poke-damage weapon for full loadout coverage.
FAQ
Why do my damage numbers feel inconsistent?
Likely hitting mixed body parts. Apex shows damage per bullet—hitting 3 headshots + 10 body shots displays different numbers each hit. Practice consistent headshot height in Firing Range to stabilize damage output.
Should I always aim for headshots?
In close range (0-20m), center mass tracking beats headshot attempts if your accuracy drops below 40%. At mid-long range (30m+), always aim head-level since movement strafing is slower and headshots double your effective DPS.