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A '''headshot''' occurs when a bullet or projectile is fired at an enemy's head causing an instant kill.  Headshots are most commonly performed with semi-automatic weapons with scopes that have a high damage level such as the [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Particle Beam Rifle]], [[Battle Rifle]], [[Carbine]] and [[Pistol]].
A '''headshot''' occurs when a bullet or projectile is fired at an enemy's head causing an instant kill.  Headshots are most commonly performed with semi-automatic weapons with scopes that have a high damage level such as the [[Sniper Rifle]], [[Particle Beam Rifle]], [[Battle Rifle]], [[Carbine]] and [[Pistol]].


Headshots require a great ammount of accuracy, so using weapons that do not aim well (such as the [[Shotgun]] or [[Assault Rifle]]) or weapons that do not have a scope do not regularly result in headshots unless at close range. A one-hit-kill can be made with the [[Shotgun]], although it is extremely difficult and takes a LOT of practice.  
Headshots require a great amount of accuracy, so using weapons that do not aim well (such as the [[Shotgun]] or [[Assault Rifle]]) or weapons that do not have a scope do not regularly result in headshots unless at close range. A one-hit-kill can be made with the [[Shotgun]], although it is extremely difficult and takes a LOT of practice.  


Headshots are most commonly executed by more skilled players than the average rookie, due to the high level of skill involved in shooting someone in the head while running as opposed to a killing shot to the chest such as the  [[Rocket Launcher]] would provide.
Headshots are most commonly executed by more skilled players than the average rookie, due to the high level of skill involved in shooting someone in the head while running as opposed to a killing shot to the chest such as the  [[Rocket Launcher]] would provide.