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The '''P90''' is a submachine gun available to both teams in [[Counter-Strike 2]]. Known for its enormous 50-round magazine and low recoil, the P90 is the most beginner-friendly weapon in the game, though it comes at a premium price for an SMG.
|name=P90
|side=Both
|price=$2,350
|damage=26
|firerate=857 RPM
|magazine=50/100
|killreward=$300
|type=SMG
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== Overview ==
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At $2,350, the P90 is the most expensive SMG and approaches rifle pricing. Its defining characteristics are a massive 50-round magazine and very low recoil, making it easy to use for players of all skill levels. The P90 is excellent for holding rushes and spraying through smoke, as its large magazine allows sustained fire that other weapons cannot match.
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However, the P90 is considered suboptimal at higher levels of play due to its low damage, poor armor penetration, and the fact that a rifle can be purchased for a similar price.


== Weapon Statistics ==
The '''P90''' is a submachine gun available to both sides for $2,350. SMGs reward $300 per kill, making them excellent for anti-eco rounds.
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== Statistics ==
! Statistic !! Value
{| class="wikitable"
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| '''Price''' || $2,350
|-
|-
| '''Team''' || Both
! Stat !! Value
|-
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| '''Base Damage''' || 26
| Price || $2,350
|-
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| '''Fire Rate''' || 857 RPM
| Damage || 26
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| '''Armor Penetration''' || 69%
| Fire Rate || 857 RPM
|-
|-
| '''Magazine Size''' || 50 / 100
| Magazine || 50/100
|-
|-
| '''Reload Time''' || 3.3 seconds
| Kill Reward || $300
|-
|-
| '''Movement Speed''' || 230 units/s
| Side || Both
|-
| '''Kill Reward''' || $300
|}
|}


== Usage Tips ==
* The '''50-round magazine''' allows continuous fire that can hold off entire rushes.
* '''Low recoil''' makes the P90 easy to spray, even for beginners.
* The P90 is effective when '''spraying through smoke''' due to its large magazine.
* At '''$2,350''', the P90 is expensive for an SMG. Consider whether a [[FAMAS]] or [[Galil AR]] would be a better use of your money.
* The P90 has only a '''$300 kill reward''' (unlike the $600 of other SMGs), making it less economically efficient.
* '''Running accuracy''' is good, allowing aggressive play, but at medium-long range you will lose to rifles.
* The P90 is strongest in '''close-quarters combat''' and on maps with tight corridors.


== Competitive Meta ==
== Strategy ==
The P90 is rarely seen in professional play but is popular in lower-ranked matchmaking. At higher levels, players prefer rifles for their superior damage and accuracy. The P90 is sometimes called the "noob weapon" due to its ease of use, but in the right situation (close quarters, smoke spam, anti-eco), it can be effective.
The P90 is the most expensive SMG at $2350, bridging the gap between SMGs and rifles. Its massive 50-round magazine and good armor penetration make it effective even against bought opponents, though its reduced kill reward ($300 vs $600) reflects its quasi-rifle status.


=== When to Buy ===
The P90 fills a niche on force-buy rounds when you want something more substantial than a budget SMG but cannot afford a rifle. The 50-round magazine is forgiving and allows sustained suppressive fire. It is also a comfort pick for players who prefer spray-heavy playstyles.
=== Aim Techniques ===
* '''Spray Everything''' — The 50-round magazine means you rarely need to worry about ammo. Commit to sprays confidently.
* '''ADAD Strafing''' — The P90 has decent moving accuracy. Strafe back and forth while spraying to make yourself harder to hit.
=== Engagement Range ===
Effective at close-to-medium range. The P90 is surprisingly viable at medium range due to its armor penetration, but it still loses to rifles at long range. Use the magazine size advantage to win extended duels.
== Spray Pattern ==
The P90 has a unique spray pattern that rises, shifts right, then sweeps left in a wide arc. The generous magazine size means you can afford to "learn as you go" during a single spray. Pull down and be prepared for significant horizontal correction after 15-20 bullets.
== Notable Skins ==
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<div class="skins-gallery-item"><extimg src="https://community.akamai.steamstatic.com/economy/image/i0CoZ81Ui0m-9KwlBY1L_18myuGuq1wfhWSaZgMttyVfPaERSR0Wqmu7LAocGIGz3UqlXOLrxM-vMGmW8VNxu5Dx60noTyLhx8bf_jdk_6v-JaV-KfmeAXGvzedxuPUnTSjikRgksjuBzoz4dXLFb1QoC8QlTLQD4EPqk4LvN-Pns1aMioNBzTK-0H3gQVv65g" width="120px" height="90px" /><span class="skin-name">[[P90 - Asiimov|Asiimov]]</span><span style="color:#eb4b4b; font-size:0.75em;">Covert</span></div>
<div class="skins-gallery-item"><extimg src="https://community.akamai.steamstatic.com/economy/image/i0CoZ81Ui0m-9KwlBY1L_18myuGuq1wfhWSaZgMttyVfPaERSR0Wqmu7LAocGIGz3UqlXOLrxM-vMGmW8VNxu5Dx60noTyLhx8bf_jdk7PO6e694LPyAMXfJkdF6ueZhW2fgkUh042jUnN2geSqTaFN2CcQmQuRfsBXtxtfkN7mztASIg91Bniv8kGoXucYQxgOQ" width="120px" height="90px" /><span class="skin-name">[[P90 - Death by Kitty|Death by Kitty]]</span><span style="color:#eb4b4b; font-size:0.75em;">Covert</span></div>
<div class="skins-gallery-item"><extimg src="https://community.akamai.steamstatic.com/economy/image/i0CoZ81Ui0m-9KwlBY1L_18myuGuq1wfhWSaZgMttyVfPaERSR0Wqmu7LAocGIGz3UqlXOLrxM-vMGmW8VNxu5Dx60noTyLhx8bf_jdk6-Cvb6tjH-DKXliS0-9gv95lRi67gVMm4m3Vzdmqci-SO1clX8Z1QeYO5xi5mtTuPu7l4FDc2o4TmH32jC1P8G81tLxM49od" width="120px" height="90px" /><span class="skin-name">[[P90 - Emerald Dragon|Emerald Dragon]]</span><span style="color:#d32ce6; font-size:0.75em;">Classified</span></div>
<div class="skins-gallery-item"><extimg src="https://community.akamai.steamstatic.com/economy/image/i0CoZ81Ui0m-9KwlBY1L_18myuGuq1wfhWSaZgMttyVfPaERSR0Wqmu7LAocGIGz3UqlXOLrxM-vMGmW8VNxu5Dx60noTyLhx8bf_jdk_6v-V7dlIeCWGWifxdF6ueZhW2fglEtz6zjWyo2uJXKeaAF1ApZ2F7YN5BC_w9TjYbzg5VCNg9pEnHiskGoXuQsJgcHb" width="120px" height="90px" /><span class="skin-name">[[P90 - Shapewood|Shapewood]]</span><span style="color:#d32ce6; font-size:0.75em;">Classified</span></div>
<div class="skins-gallery-item"><extimg src="https://community.akamai.steamstatic.com/economy/image/i0CoZ81Ui0m-9KwlBY1L_18myuGuq1wfhWSaZgMttyVfPaERSR0Wqmu7LAocGIGz3UqlXOLrxM-vMGmW8VNxu5Dx60noTyLhx8bf_jdk_6v-V7B_KfecAFicyOl-pK9vGi3nlEt24GnSwoypc3rFbQ52XsN0EOFcshfuwYa1NbzktVTZ3ohN02yg2RSFidN_" width="120px" height="90px" /><span class="skin-name">[[P90 - Trigon|Trigon]]</span><span style="color:#d32ce6; font-size:0.75em;">Classified</span></div>
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''For the complete list of skins, see [[P90 Skins]].''
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Latest revision as of 14:36, 24 February 2026

P90
Type SMG
Team Both
Price $2,350
Base Damage 26
Fire Rate 857 RPM
Magazine / Reserve 50/100 / —
Kill Reward $300


The P90 is a submachine gun available to both sides for $2,350. SMGs reward $300 per kill, making them excellent for anti-eco rounds.

Statistics

Stat Value
Price $2,350
Damage 26
Fire Rate 857 RPM
Magazine 50/100
Kill Reward $300
Side Both


Strategy

The P90 is the most expensive SMG at $2350, bridging the gap between SMGs and rifles. Its massive 50-round magazine and good armor penetration make it effective even against bought opponents, though its reduced kill reward ($300 vs $600) reflects its quasi-rifle status.

When to Buy

The P90 fills a niche on force-buy rounds when you want something more substantial than a budget SMG but cannot afford a rifle. The 50-round magazine is forgiving and allows sustained suppressive fire. It is also a comfort pick for players who prefer spray-heavy playstyles.

Aim Techniques

  • Spray Everything — The 50-round magazine means you rarely need to worry about ammo. Commit to sprays confidently.
  • ADAD Strafing — The P90 has decent moving accuracy. Strafe back and forth while spraying to make yourself harder to hit.

Engagement Range

Effective at close-to-medium range. The P90 is surprisingly viable at medium range due to its armor penetration, but it still loses to rifles at long range. Use the magazine size advantage to win extended duels.

Spray Pattern

The P90 has a unique spray pattern that rises, shifts right, then sweeps left in a wide arc. The generous magazine size means you can afford to "learn as you go" during a single spray. Pull down and be prepared for significant horizontal correction after 15-20 bullets.


Notable Skins

AsiimovCovert
Death by KittyCovert
Emerald DragonClassified
ShapewoodClassified
TrigonClassified

For the complete list of skins, see P90 Skins.

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