SMGs in CS2: when they beat rifles
A breakdown of SMGs in CS2: MP9, MAC-10, MP7, MP5-SD, UMP-45, P90 and PP-Bizon. Kill rewards, strengths and when to buy them.
SMGs are cheaper than rifles, let you run faster and give a double kill reward — $600 (except the P90 at $300). That makes them great for force buys and anti-ecos.
🔫 Main SMGs
MP9 (CT) / MAC-10 (T): the cheapest, high fire rate. The best pick for force buys and close-range play.
MP7 / MP5-SD: stable all-round SMGs. The MP5-SD is silenced.
UMP-45: good armor penetration, hits harder than other SMGs. Works at medium range too.
P90: 50 rounds, easy to control, but expensive and only half the kill reward.
PP-Bizon: 64 rounds, but weak against armor.
🎯 When to buy
Force buy after losing the pistol round.
Anti-eco: enemies without armor or rifles — an SMG earns more money per kill.
Aggressive CT play: pushing forward early for info at close range.
⚠️ Weaknesses
Poor at long range.
Lose to rifles against armored, helmeted enemies.
Do not buy SMGs if you can afford a rifle and armor — except on anti-ecos.