Color-coded damage for your convenience! Learn about the damage numbers and indicators in Fortnite Battle Royale in this guide!!
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Find Out the Damage Done
Damage is Shown in Numbers
When you damage an enemy, you may notice numbers suddenly appearing around them. These numbers show you how much damage you've actually done to the enemy!
Displays Damage Done by Everything
The Damage Numbers doesn't only apply to guns. It shows up even when you use explosives or even your pickaxe against the enemy!
Check Out the Full Weapon List HereCheck for Headshots
If the Damage Number is yellow, it means you've hit a critical shot. It's actually the only way to know if you've done a headshot!
Check Out Tips to Improve Your AimCheck Weapon Effectiveness
You can check how effective your weapon is based on the Damage Number. This should help you to move into range or decide to swap out weapons.
Check Out the Weapons Ranking HereLearn About Damage Number Colors
Colors Show Where You Dealt Damage
When doing damage, you may notice that the color of the damage numbers are not always the same. That's because colors indicate what you've dealt damage to!
Damage Number Colors
| Color | Damage Dealt |
|---|---|
| White | Damage to Health |
| Blue | Damage to Shields |
| Yellow | Critical Hit / Headshot |
Colors are Based on What You Damage First
The Damage Number will be shown based on what you've damaged first. Even if the shot damage affects the health, it will show up as blue if the enemy has shields first!
