MP9
The MP9 is a submachine gun exclusive to the Counter-Terrorist side in Counter-Strike 2. It is the CT counterpart to the Terrorist MAC-10 and offers the highest fire rate of any SMG in the game.
Overview
At $1,250, the MP9 is an affordable anti-eco weapon for CTs. Its extremely high fire rate of 857 RPM makes it devastating at close range, capable of dropping opponents before they can react. The MP9 also provides a $600 kill reward, making it highly profitable on rounds where the enemy is saving.
The MP9 is the weapon of choice for CTs looking to play aggressively on anti-eco rounds or hold tight angles where its close-range dominance can be fully leveraged.
Weapon Statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,250 |
| Team | Counter-Terrorists |
| Base Damage | 26 |
| Fire Rate | 857 RPM |
| Armor Penetration | 60% |
| Magazine Size | 30 / 120 |
| Reload Time | 2.1 seconds |
| Movement Speed | 240 units/s |
| Kill Reward | $600 |
| Headshot Multiplier | 4x |
Usage Tips
- The MP9 has the highest fire rate of any SMG at 857 RPM, making it lethal at close range.
- $600 kill reward makes it a money-making machine on anti-eco rounds.
- Use the MP9 to hold close angles where opponents must push into your crosshair.
- The MP9 has good running accuracy, allowing for aggressive mobile play.
- Do not engage at long range as the MP9 has significant damage falloff and poor accuracy at distance.
- Best purchased after winning the pistol round to exploit the enemy eco while building CT economy.
- The fast reload time (2.1s) lets you quickly get back into the fight.
Competitive Meta
The MP9 is the standard CT second-round purchase after a pistol round win. Its speed, kill reward, and close-range power make it the perfect anti-eco weapon. Professionals use the MP9 aggressively on anti-eco rounds, pushing for kills to build a strong economic foundation.