Headshot

Headshots are a Gameplay Mechanic in Paladins. Headshots occur when a Champion with a hitscan-type weapon – such as Androxus' Revolver – lands a shot around the head area of an enemy Champion. These shots deal 50% more damage. When a player lands a headshot, a special damage pop-up icon with a yellow crosshair will appear and a distinct sound will be played, both can only be noticed by the player that landed the headshot.

Sources

Androxus

Atlas

Barik

Buck

Corvus

Furia

Jenos

Khan

Kinessa

Koga

Lex

Lian

Octavia

Raum

Ruckus

Saati

Skye

Strix

Talus

Tyra

VII

Viktor

Vivian

Ying, Grohk and Nyx are the only Champions with a hitscan weapon that cannot deal headshots.
Ying's Illusions are the only non-player objects that can be subject to headshots.
Kinessa's talent Eagle Eye was the only feature in the game that interacts with headshots.
Yagorath has her headshot hitbox in her mouth, lower jaw and the glowing part of her tail.

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