MP9SMG
The MP9 accounts for 1.68% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 1st most-used SMG of 6 tracked. Shots land at a solid 21.5% accuracy, measured from lifetime Steam stats.
MP9 Usage & Performance
- #1Fire Rate
- #1Accuracy
- #1Popularity
- #1Kill Share
- #4DPS
- #5Cost
- #6Armor Pen
The MP9 dominates the SMG class in Counter-Strike 2, accounting for 1.68% of every SMG kill tracked across live CS2 matches and standing as the single most-used SMG in the current meta. Across competitive Counter-Strike 2 lobbies it fills a distinct role in the SMG meta, and the breakdown below turns that reputation into hard numbers — usage, precision and damage output side by side. The relative-popularity chart puts that at roughly 2.5× the average SMG’s kill share, marking the MP9 a first-pick weapon rather than a fallback. On the kill-share radar no rival SMG comes close, so the MP9 sets the usage benchmark the rest of the class is measured against. Its 21.5% hit accuracy lands right in line with the SMG average of 19.6% on the accuracy gauges. The DPS comparison chart rates its theoretical output at 371 damage per second, 4th of 7 SMGs and behind the UMP-45 at 389 DPS. The spec charts show the fastest fire rate in the class at 857 RPM, backed by 60.0% armor penetration that wins the close-quarters spray battles. The cost comparison puts it mid-priced for a SMG at $1,250, balancing its cost against the performance shown above. Use the interactive charts to compare the MP9’s kill share, accuracy, DPS, fire rate, armor penetration and price against every other SMG in CS2, all updated continuously from real match data.
Accuracy
Relative Popularity
Kill Share vs Other SMGs
MP91.68%
MAC-101.14%
P900.42%
UMP-450.39%
MP70.33%
PP-Bizon0.13%
SMG DPS Comparison
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#5 most expensive SMGMP9 Stats
Core stats for the MP9, datamined from the Counter-Strike 2 game files.
- Price$1,250
- Kill Reward$600
- Damage26
- Fire Rate857 RPM
- Magazine30
- Armor Penetration60%
- Headshot Multiplier4×
- Wallbang Power1
- Effective Range3,600
- Movement Speed240
- Ammo Type9MM
- TeamCT
- Fire TypeAutomatic
MP9 Damage by Range
How much damage the MP9 deals per shot at different distances. Counter-Strike 2 reduces bullet damage the further it travels — every 500 units (about 12.7 m) the damage is multiplied by a range modifier of 0.87.
| Distance | Body | Headshot |
|---|---|---|
| 0 m | 26 | 104 |
| 10 m | 23 | 93 |
| 20 m | 21 | 84 |
| 30 m | 19 | 75 |
| 40 m | 17 | 67 |
The MP9 cannot one-shot headshot a helmeted opponent — even at point-blank range it takes more than one shot through a helmet.
Damage is per bullet against an unarmored target; body values assume a chest or arm hit and headshots apply a 4× multiplier.
In Counter-Strike 2, the MP9 is a SMG-class weapon that deals 26 base damage and costs $1,250. Understanding where it fits in the buy menu — and how often it actually gets kills — is key to building an efficient loadout for both eco and full-buy rounds.
Across tracked matches, the MP9 is responsible for 1.68% of all weapon kills — the 1st most-used SMG of 6 tracked. Players who pick it up average roughly 3,970 lifetime kills with the weapon, a strong signal of how central it is to the current CS2 meta among the 23 players we sample.
Accuracy tells the gunplay story: the MP9 connects on 21.5% of shots fired, a dependable profile that holds up at common engagement ranges.
On the economy, the MP9 costs $1,250 and pays $600 per kill. Weigh that against your team’s buy: a strong kill share makes it a reliable full-buy option, while pricier picks are better saved for rounds you can afford to lose the weapon on.
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MP9 CS2 FAQ
What is the MP9 kill share in CS2?
The MP9 accounts for 1.68% of all weapon kills among 23 tracked Counter-Strike 2 players, making it the 1st most-used SMG of 6 tracked.
How accurate is the MP9 in CS2?
Tracked players land 21.5% of their shots with the MP9, based on lifetime Steam accuracy stats.
Is the MP9 the most-used SMG in CS2?
By kill share, the MP9 ranks #1 of 6 tracked SMGs in Counter-Strike 2.
How much damage does the MP9 do in CS2?
The MP9 deals 26 base damage per shot, with a 4.0× headshot multiplier. Damage falls off over distance at a range modifier of 0.87 per 500 units, so it is most lethal up close.
What class is the MP9 in CS2?
The MP9 is a SMG-class weapon in Counter-Strike 2.
How effective is the MP9?
Per-weapon effectiveness data for the MP9 is coming soon as we expand demo analysis.