Counter-Strike 2 weapon specifications
| Property | CS2 value |
|---|---|
| Buy price | $1,250 |
| Magazine / reserve | 30 / 60 rounds |
| Damage | 26 |
| Fire mode / rate | Automatic · 857 rounds per minute |
| Reload time | 2.1 seconds |
| Armor penetration | 60% |
| Penetration power | 100% |
| Accurate range | 16 m |
| Running speed | 240 units/s |
| Kill reward | $600 Competitive · $300 Casual |
Hitbox damage
| Hitbox | Unarmored | Armored |
|---|---|---|
| Head | 103 | 61 |
| Chest and arms | 25 | 15 |
| Abdomen and pelvis | 32 | 19 |
| Legs | 19 | 19 |
Role & availability
Counter-Terrorists can buy the MP9 from the SMGs category. It is a lower-cost primary option compared with an assault rifle and can help a team equip several players during a constrained buy. The purchase should still leave room for protection or utility when the round plan requires them.
An MP9 dropped during a match can be collected by either team. A recovered weapon may be more valuable than a sidearm if the next engagement suits close-range automatic fire. Players should tell teammates where a useful gun was dropped so the team can decide whether to retrieve it.
Automatic fire & mobility
The MP9 fires rapidly while the trigger is held. At close range, its rate of fire can pressure an opponent before they can respond; as range increases, controlling recoil and placing shots becomes more difficult. Use short bursts or reset aim instead of continuing a spray after the target has moved away.
Its movement profile supports quick repositioning, but firing while moving reduces accuracy. A player can use speed to reach cover or change angles, then stop to fire. Reloading also creates a vulnerable pause, so track the remaining ammunition and retreat behind cover before starting a reload.
When it fits a buy
The MP9 is a practical Counter-Terrorist purchase for a reduced buy, a close defensive setup or a round where the team wants to maximize resources for later. It is most effective when teammates help deny long sightlines and the MP9 user can fight at a suitable distance.
A smoke can limit an opponent’s view of a crossing, and a Flashbang can help contest a close angle. The MP9 differs from Terrorist SMGs such as the MAC-10, and from rifles such as the M4A4. Check Economy before buying equipment that leaves teammates short.
CS2 applicability
This entry covers the Counter-Terrorist MP9 in CS2. Older-game prices and statistics are not presented as current. Numeric values and balance changes remain subject to a dated CS2 audit.