Codex Gamicus
Sniper Headshot Damage
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Mass Effect 2

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Sniper rifles deal +50% headshot damage. This bonus affects the entire squad.

Normandy's scientists have prototyped a modification to the traditional smart-targeting module commonly incorporated into high-end weaponry. While this technology is normally used to compensate for wind and recoil, it was adapted to slightly deflect rounds to strike a more vital part of an enemy's head.