There is almost no need to shoot at someones head in this game over just body shots. The amount of damage that someone receives when getting shot in the head is absurdly low. Before someone says “This game isn’t CSGO”. I realize that. I don’t want it to be. But where is the incentive to aim for someones head? The reward is so low it’s not worth trying to do.
What is the multiplier when you shoot someone in the head?
aromaticUvula
(aromaticUvula)
#2
Currently DB is still in alpha stages, nearing the end, so covering this is a great way to improve on this particular part of DB.
I agree that the incentive is low, maby instead of tacking on like an additional -5 hp, try something more the lines of +2 coins?
nonetheless there should be a bonus of some sort when shooting at the head. As well as a visual bonus
Eox
(Eox)
#3
I don’t think headshots should be taken lightly. I really feel like I deal very few damages (at least with Proxy’s base weaponry) when I don’t try to aim for the head. Or maybe it is because my aim with a shotgun and that wierd SMG secondary is terrible. 
Reddeadcap
(Reddeadcap)
#4
I’m not sure but it does feel completely different for me, I’ve had to empty an entire mag into a smaller character even and one shot kill them with headshots, yet on me it feels like the contrary, shooting for the head constantly doing little damage, yet I’ve gotten a headshot or two while aiming for the abdomen killing enemies in a single shot or two
sleeepy1
(sleeepy)
#5
HS multiplier is 2x. If you think there’s no need to go for headshots you’re basically saying it’s not worth it to kill people twice as fast which is flat out wrong.
Jinuaja
(Jinuaja)
#6
I definitely disagree with you on that one PICTURE MONITOR. No offense, it isn’t like I don’t hate getting shot the head, but I am always looking for a more realistic fun FPS.
Rhyno1
(Rhyno)
#9
Snipers are useless lol. They have no objective worthy ability. I’d rather help my team and be a medic or something.
Jinuaja
(Jinuaja)
#10
I thought it was one shot to the head, and it is over. If not it should be as well as more damage over all.
aromaticUvula
(aromaticUvula)
#11
^ agreed . But simply to put that there should be a small ui flash of a headshot when dead, or get us excited for the hs killing
Reddeadcap
(Reddeadcap)
#12
[quote=“sleeepy;4720”]HS multiplier is 2x. If you think there’s no need to go for headshots you’re basically saying it’s not worth it to kill people twice as fast which is flat out wrong. [/quote]Going for headshots is a double edged sword, you’ll do more damage; Yes, but that means focusing on a smaller target, on an im most cases fast moving character.
There already is, when you kill someone via headshot theres a specific icon, an indicator on getting a headshot let it be a kill or not on the other hand would be really nice.
[quote=“goofyQuery;4821”]I thought it was one shot to the head, and it is over. If not it should be as well as more damage over all.[/quote]It being double the damage feels fine to me, it being a one hit kill would be a bit of an annoyance considering there are characters that rely on their high health pool rather than high speed; imagine being Rhino a slow moving 200 hp minigun using class spraying bullets at say Proxy or Aura, faster really low health classes only to die from a single shot from their secondary pistol.
chickenNwaffles1
(chickenNwaffles)
#14
I beg to differ… The ability to instantly gib someone is actually pretty valuable. Not only that, but it punishes players who move in a predictable manner. The ability to deny revives in one shot it pretty strong imo.
Szakalot
(Szakalot)
#15
Going for the head is what differentiates pros and newbies in this game. Many people complain about low DPS on their gun, and its always because they do not aim for the head.
Aiming for the head is where the skill gap is. Sure, you will mow down an enemy with the bodyshots, if your gun is powerful enough; but you will never be able to do it as quickly as players who are excellent at tracking heads.