"I guess my aim is just bad": Fortnite glitch causes player to miss headshot at point blank range

Fortnite, much like other online games, has no death of glitches and while these glitches are mostly harmless, sometimes they can prove to be a hindrance for players during a match. They can potentially ruin the gameplay experience and even cause players to lose. With Chapter 5 continually facing criticism for issues related to shotguns, one player has demonstrated how detrimental the shotguns can be.

The glitch was brought forth in a recent Reddit clip shared by u/Neat-Windtime, where the player, donning the Omni-Man skin, can be seen in a match while engaging in battle with an enemy wearing the Siren outfit. However, as the player tried damaging the enemy with the Hammer Pump Shotgun, they were surprised to see that the damage just did not register, leading them to jokingly state:

"I guess my aim is just bad"

I guess my aim it's just bad byu/Neat-Windtime inFortNiteBR

The Reddit clip sparked heated discussion among players in the Fortnite community, with Reddit user u/HypixL expressing disappointment after finding out about the glitch with the Hammer Pump Shotgun, highlighting how it only adds to the weapon's list of cons.

Additionally, Reddit user u/mxgorilla pointed out how the no-damage glitch is not just an issue with the Hammer Pump Shotgun but every shotgun in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2. Reddit user u/Mogami_MGA, on the other hand, joked about the player's Omni-Man outfit and suggested that they don't even need to use guns to win a fight.

Further admiring the Omni-Man outfit and clarifying the circumstances that led to the Reddit clip, Reddit user u/Alien-days-16 commented:

"Nah, your aim is good. This is a glitch. Also love the omni man skin. Invincible is my main skin."

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What could be the cause behind the Fortnite glitch showcased in the Reddit clip?

While the Hammer Pump Shotgun can be an incredibly effective weapon in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 2, the no-damage glitch showcased in the Reddit clip undoubtedly complicates things. Though Epic Games has not provided an official explanation for the glitch, Reddit user u/BlackHatMae_FN explained how it could be due to the movement foregrip Weapon Mod.

Comment byu/Neat-Windtime from discussion inFortNiteBR

The player also pointed out how a possible fix for the glitch is to drop and pick up the Hammer Pump Shotgun again, potentially due to the game registering it as a new weapon. However, this is just a temporary fix, and players are hoping for Epic Games to address the community calls and fix this glitch that can cause problems during intense combat.