Damage Falloff is a feature of all kinetic or thermal weapons in the game. It sets in after a certain range and reduces the damage dealt by shots. The range can be increased by engineers with the modifications Long Range Weapon or Focused Weapon, or decreased with Short Range Blaster.

What does damage fall off mean?

Damage Falloff is a damage mechanic present in certain weapons, often shotguns, that reduces their effectiveness at long distances; or in the case of explosive weapons, reducing the effectiveness of area of effect attacks.

What is damage fall off in fortnite?

The amount of damage incurred from the fall depends on how far the player fell, with the minimum height being 20 meters. Falling from a height of less than 20 meters is harmless. ... The fatal fall damage height is 23 meters, where the player loses 100 HP. The maximum amount of fall damage a player can incur is 500 HP.