UMP-45

The UMP-45 is a submachine gun available to both teams in Counter-Strike 2. It bridges the gap between SMGs and rifles, offering the highest base damage of any SMG with respectable armor penetration at a budget-friendly price.

Overview

At $1,200, the UMP-45 is an affordable weapon that offers rifle-like damage characteristics in an SMG package. Its 35 base damage and 65% armor penetration make it the hardest-hitting SMG, capable of dealing meaningful damage even against armored opponents. However, it trades fire rate and mobility for this power, making it slower than other SMGs.

The UMP-45 occupies a unique niche as a budget rifle substitute on force-buy rounds, where its performance against armored opponents exceeds that of other SMGs.

Weapon Statistics

Statistic	Value
Price	$1,200
Team	Both
Base Damage	35
Fire Rate	666 RPM
Armor Penetration	65%
Magazine Size	25 / 100
Reload Time	3.5 seconds
Movement Speed	230 units/s
Kill Reward	$600

Usage Tips

The UMP-45 has the highest base damage of any SMG, making it effective against armored opponents at close-medium range.
The $600 kill reward makes it economically profitable, similar to other SMGs.
Unlike the MAC-10 and MP9, the UMP-45 is viable at medium range due to its higher damage per shot.
The slower fire rate compared to other SMGs means you must be more precise with your aim.
Consider the UMP-45 as a budget rifle on force-buy rounds when you cannot afford an AK-47 or M4A1-S.
Burst fire at medium range for best accuracy. The UMP-45 rewards controlled shooting over spraying.
The weapon has significant damage falloff at longer ranges, so avoid long-distance engagements.

Competitive Meta

The UMP-45 saw heavy use in previous Counter-Strike metas when its armor penetration was even higher. While it has been balanced over time, it remains a solid force-buy option for both teams, particularly when the economy does not allow for a full rifle purchase but players want something more capable than a pistol.