Skullbuster

Skullbuster
Unique Strange Collector's
Kill icons
Information
Class(es):	Marksman
Availability:	Fitten Co. Store ( 10 Funds; Unique) Using a Kills Strangifier (Strange) Item Drop (Strange) Combining 5 Strange duplicates (Collector's)
Slot:	Primary
Type:	Hitscan
Ammo:	1 / 25
Creator(s):	Kean1sh (2019) Unknown (2016)
Date(s) added:	September 10, 2016 August 23, 2019
Date(s) removed:	September 21, 2017
Giftable:	Yes
Allowed in
Vs. Bosses	✔️
Medieval	❌
Infection	❌
Statistics
Skullbuster Level 35 Sniper Rifle Each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%. Base charge rate decreased by 50% Quickscope damage decreased as your head count increases Deals 20% less damage under 40 studs

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Should keep your head low from now on, after you pick up its pieces! ―Marksman breaking Arsonist's head with a shot

]

The Skullbuster is a primary weapon for the Marksman. It is the Jezail musket with a visual glass ring scope, originated in the Central Asia and the Middle East.

Each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%, but the base charge rate is decreased by 50%. It also has a quickscope damage reduction depending on how many Heads you have (capping at 6).

Like all sniper rifles except the Poacher's Pride, it will deal 20% less damage if you hit a target that is less than 40 studs away from the user.

It also has a unlisted stat that allows the player to steal Heads from other Marksmen using the Skullbuster, Souls from Annihilators using the Black Death and Guts from Mechanics using the Gutbuster by killing them.

Damage and Function Times

Damage and function times
Shot type		Hitscan
Damage type		Bullet
Ranged or Melee damage?		Ranged
Damage
Base damage	100%	Normal / 45-135 <40 studs / 36-108 Damage estimation based on heads: 1 Head: Normal / 44-132 <40 studs / 35-105 2 Heads: Normal / 42-126 <40 studs / 33-100 3 Heads: Normal / 40-120 <40 studs / 32-96 4 Heads: Normal / 39-114 <40 studs / 31-91 5 Heads: Normal / 37-108 <40 studs / 29-86 6 Heads: Normal / 35-102 <40 studs / 27-81
Critical		Normal / 135-450 <40 studs / 108-360
Mini-crit		Normal / 60-182 <40 studs / 48-145
Function times
Reload speed		1.5s
Max charge time		0 Heads / 4.5s 6 Heads / 2s
Headshot delay		0.2s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Tips

• The Skullbuster rewards highly skilled and patient Marksmen. This weapon needs three headshots before it becomes a powerful weapon, so be very careful with your aim.
• When starting with zero Heads, aim at Flankers, Mechanics, Agents, and enemy Marksmen. They all have 125 HP, which will allow you to get kills while your Charge meter is very slow. Only take on the other high-health classes once you have at least three Heads.
• This weapon encourages you to be very careful, because being too reckless will punish you heavily. In other words, the Marksman turns from a support class into more of a defense class.
  • If an enemy kills you, your Head count gets reset to zero. Don't go for a kill if you know you won't live to tell the tale.
  • Quickshots on the Skullbuster have heavily nerfed damage. Because of this, do not use any passive secondary weapons. Use the MAC-10 instead, as it will allow you to fight off enemies who try to sneak-attack you.
• There is a specific target you should try to take down: an Annihilator with the Black Death. Just like you, he also collects Heads upon kill. However, if you manage to kill him, you can steal all of his collected Heads, which will speed up the process of making the Skullbuster over-powered.
  • Beware that Black Death-Annihilators can also kill you and steal your Heads! Do your best not to get rushed down.
  • You can also target enemy Marksmen also using the Skullbuster, as you can steal their Heads too.

Strange Variants

Strange variations
Strange Skullbuster Level 62 Sniper Rifle Strange Skullbuster - Kills: 0 Each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%. Base charge rate decreased by 50% Quickscope damage decreased as your head count increases Deals 20% less damage under 40 studs
	Compatible Strange Parts ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌ Agents Killed Annihilators Killed Arsonists Killed Assists Backstabs ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Brutes Killed Bosses Killed Cloaked Agents Killed Critical Kills Damage Dealt ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌ Damage Dealt to Bosses Deaths Defending Kills Buildings Destroyed Double Donks ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ❌ ✔️ Flankers Killed Halloween Kills Headshot Kills Healing Done Kills ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Long Distance Kills Marksmen Killed Mini-Critical Kills Mechanics Killed Points Captured ✔️ ❌ ❌ ✔️ ❌ Player Hits Players Disciplined Players Doused Points Scored Kills while Blast Jumping ❌ ✔️ ❌ ❌ ✔️ Sappers Removed Short Distance Kills Supercharges Deployed Taunt Kills Times Fired ✔️ ✔️ ❌ Times Taunted Troopers Killed Zombies Killed

Related Achievements

See also: Achievements

Maps

Orange Valley

On Yellowvalley (CP), headshot and kill an enemy within the first 20 seconds of the round.

Marksman

Headhunter

As a Marksman, kill 1,000 players with headshots.

Flat Tire

Headshot 15 revved up Brutes with a fully charged shot.

Annihilated

As a Marksman, headshot and kill a charging Annihilator.

Glued to the Ground

As a Marksman, get 30 kills while standing completely still.

Stop Watch

As a Marksman, headshot and kill a player capturing the objective while overtime is in effect.

Intelligent Shot

As a Marksman, headshot an enemy carrying the intelligence, and prevent any other players from picking it up.

Later Alligator

As a Marksman, headshot an enemy, then headshot them again after they respawn.

Gator County

As a Marksman, kill 5 enemies with headshots in a single life.

Target Practice

As a Marksman, headshot 10 parachuting players.

Update History

September 10, 2016

• Added Skullbuster.

September 21, 2017

• Removed Skullbuster. (Undocumented)

August 23, 2019

• Re-added back Skullbuster.

May 5, 2020

• The -20% damage on body shot penalty is now visible in the stats. (Undocumented)
• Highlighted "each scoped headshot kill increases the weapon's charge rate by 25% up to 200%" stat as an upside. (Undocumented)

February 21, 2021

• Added -24% damage penalty.
• Removed -20% damage on body shot penalty.

April 6, 2022

• Added quickscope damage decreases as your head count increases penalty.
• Removed -24% damage penalty.
• Increased maximum charge time at 6 heads from 1.5 to 2 seconds. (Undocumented)

June 9, 2022

• Added Strange quality.

July 12, 2022 (A "Heavy" Update)

• Added Collector's quality. (Undocumented)

December 24, 2023 (Kringle's Annual New Year Expansion)

• New worldmodel animations by freakyfish7.

February 1, 2025 (The New WINTER)

• The weapon now have a tween when zooming in.

Trivia

• The 2016 model re-used that year's model of the stock Sniper Rifle.

Gallery

Past designs

2016.

2016. (Previous)

Viewmodels

GRN Marksman's first person view.

RED Marksman's first person view.

Other

Backpack icon from 2016 to 2017.