P90

P90
Alternate name(s)	ES C90
Game(s)
Price	$2350
Origin	Belgium
Caliber
Magazine capacity	50 / 100 50 / 200
Firing mode(s)	Automatic
Rate of fire	857 RPM
Weight (loaded)	2.85 kilograms
Projectile weight	2 grams
Muzzle velocity	716 m/s
Muzzle energy	534 joules
Used by	Terrorists Counter-Terrorists
Reload time	3.3 seconds
Movement speed (units per second)	245 230
Kill Award	$300 (Competitive) $150 (Casual)
Damage	26
Recoil Control	22 / 26 (61%)
Accurate Range	10 m
Armor Penetration	69%
Penetration Power	100
Hotkey	B-3-4
Entity	weapon_p90

“Easily recognizable for its unique bullpup design, the P90 is a great weapon to shoot on the move due to its high-capacity magazine and low recoil.”
―Official description

The P90 or ES C90, as it was previously known, is a submachine gunfeatured in the Counter-Strike series.

Overview

The FN P90 is a Belgian bullpup personal defense weapon (PDW) that is fed by a unique horizontal magazine that holds 50 rounds of 5.7×28mm. It has good accuracy, stable handling and low recoil even with continuous fire. Although its damage is relatively low, it is compensated with its generous 50 rounds and it has an excellent rate of fire, making it suitable for engaging multiple targets at close ranges.

The bullet spread has been decreased in Global Offensive, but it is heavier and inflicts lower damage to armored opponents than in older games, despite the P90’s original intention to pierce through body armor.

The P90 is very popular among players who have insufficient funds to buy superior weapons. Its high magazine size allows this SMG to be used for spraying bullets. It is also the main weapon for bots who have the weapon preference of wielding submachine guns.

The P90 is not available for the Terrorists in Assassination maps.

In earlier games, when used with the Five-SeveN as the sidearm, any shots fired consumes the ammo of both guns, as they both fire the 5.7x28mm cartridge. In-game, they share a pool of 100 rounds as a result. In Global Offensive, all types of ammo sharing had been removed, though the P90 originally incorrectly had ammo sharing, but has since been rectified in an update.

Properties

CS 1.6 and CS:CZ
Hitbox	Primary Attack
	Unarmored	Armored
Head	80	60
Chest & Arm	20	15
Abdomen & Pelvis	25	18
Leg	15	15
Red signifies a fatal hit.

CS:S
Hitbox	Primary Attack
	Unarmored	Armored
Head	103	77
Chest & Arm	25	19
Abdomen & Pelvis	32	24
Leg	19	19
Red signifies a fatal hit.

CS:GO
Hitbox	Primary Attack
	Unarmored	Armored
Head	103	71
Chest & Arm	25	17
Abdomen & Pelvis	32	22
Leg	19	19
Red signifies a fatal hit.

The P90 is a fairly light weapon. In all games prior to CS:GO while wielded, the player’s movement speed is 245 units per second, meaning they suffer 2% speed reduction. In CS:GO, the player’s movement speed is 230 units per second, making 8% speed reduction. The P90 is one of the many weapons able to shoot underwater.

Advantages

• Large magazine size (50 rounds)
• Very high rate of fire
• Lightweight
• Low recoil
• The best SMG against armored players, especially in Source

Disadvantages

• Inaccurate at long ranges
• Large spread in full-auto, especially in Global Offensive
• Low damage, especially against armored targets
• Long reload time
• Small amount of ammo in reserve
• The most expensive SMG in game
• Fairly low kill award for an SMG ($300)
• Unlike other SMGs, headshots cannot kill the enemies instantly, even without helmet (in CS 1.6 and CS:CZ)
• Average movement speed in Global Offensive

Gameplay

Tactics

• Enemy players will almost always buy armor, so this weapon can be a good choice to wield due to its armor-piercing ammunition. P90 users have a better chance than other SMG users to pierce through helmets as well.
• By spraying bullets, this weapon is very ideal in scoring multiple headshots at medium or close ranges, due to its fast rate of fire and armor-piercing ammunition.
  • If you do plan to spray bullets at a group of enemies, a smoke grenade should help you to reach close proximity while flashbangs can help distract your foes.
  • If spraying bullets, aim at the line at the top of the reticle. Bullets will usually go around the reticle, making it easy to obtain headshots. This is useful for countering the weapon with high rate of fire at close range.
  • Due to the large magazine size, you can spray bullets with this weapon on a large group of enemies and probably get a kill or two, but don’t stay in one point for too long. Continuously spraying bullets will also cause inaccuracy and the enemy team may decide to group up and take you out.
  • If you’re having issues in fighting enemies at close proximity, the importance of throwing a flashbang may increase. If assailants are blinded, rush at them if possible and spray bullets since burst-firing may not be effective.
  • Spray bullets and aim for the head while strafing if the enemy is at close quarters. The most important factor to consider is getting sufficiently close to the enemy. Use a flashbang or attack the enemy’s blindspot(s).
  • Avoid spraying bullets if your teammates are in front of you. The bullet spread may lead to friendly fire even when he is crouching. Instead, fire in bursts or find another location to fire.
  • As with the PP-Bizon, the P90 is a good choice for taking down enemies with low magazine weaponry. However, unlike the Bizon, the P90 has the advantage of having a high rate of fire compared to other SMGs.
• Although this submachine gun is often used for “spray and pray” purposes, due to the high spread and fast rate of fire, it is possible to burst-fire while wielding the P90. This tactic is often implemented when targets are located at medium ranges and if the user is aiming around the chest or neck.
  • At medium range, crouch, aim for the leg, and start firing continuously. This may lead to a headshot. Also, do not use full-auto beyond close range; you will have a hard time hitting your target due to its high spread.
  • 3 to 5 round bursts (by clicking/pressing the attack key for 1~2 seconds) should maintain your accuracy. Burst firing twice on your target should kill at mid-range without the need to score a headshot. You need to fire at least 2 bursts to kill someone in Source.
  • At long range, crouch and fire 1-3 round bursts. Retreat if the enemy is using long range weaponry, or simply avoid spots that you will be potentially sniped.
• Reloading the P90 takes a while. Switch to a sidearm if you are out of ammunition or reach a safe spot to reload.
• In Global Offensive, the damage per bullet has decreased against armored players compared to Counter-Strike and Counter-Strike: Source. Moreover, the P90 is less effective at longer ranges.
  • If you do want to use it however, treat it as a PDW and focus on close range combat. Its rate of fire can be used to overpower sidearms or weapons with lower rate of fire.
• Also in Global Offensive, it is possible to use this weapon to “strafe” an enemy in a doorway, by firing the weapon across the doorway, enter the cover on the other side, reload, and repeat. Scoring kills is possible in this manner, but normally this results in ~50 damage dealt.

Countertactics

• Avoid contact with P90 users at close range, especially if a P90 user sprays a lot of bullets.
• Use long range weaponry. The P90 is not accurate at longer ranges and users are vulnerable due to the low damage per bullet.
• Most rifles outclass submachine guns, as long as the user has good aim and timing.
• High caliber weapons are needed to face the user in a close battle, or engage P90 users with two or more teammates. Remember to fan out so an enemy wielder won’t wipe out everyone in a single burst.
• Submachine guns with lower spread, like the MP5, are good at mid-range.
• An unskilled P90 user will probably spray and pray, thus the magazine will run out quickly. Use it to your advantage when he reloads or before the user pulls out his secondary weapon.
• The P90 has a long reload time. This can make its users vulnerable in close ranges.

Achievements

• • Counter-Strike: Source

• • Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Weapon

ES C90 Expert Kill 1,000 enemy players with the ES C90.