Submachine guns (SMGs) are the backbone of close-range fights in Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). They offer high fire rate, strong hip-fire, and good movement speed, making them ideal for hot drops, building pushes, and tight angles. With recent balance changes, the SMG meta has shifted heavily toward weapons like UMP45, Vector, and newer options like JS‑9.

Complete Stats of Submachine Gun in BGMI

Here’s every Submachine Gun in BGMI with updated damage, fire rate, and availability:

What Makes an SMG Good? Stats That Actually Matter

When choosing an SMG in BGMI, focus on these key factors:

Base damage per shot – how hard a single bullet hits
Fire rate (RPM) – how fast it shoots, directly affects DPS
Magazine size – determines how many enemies you can fight per reload
Recoil and stability – ease of spray control under pressure
Ammo type – 9mm is common but weaker; .45 ACP hits harder but spawns less
Attachment support – scopes, grips, stocks make huge differences

Your real goal is DPS (damage per second) plus consistency. A slightly weaker gun you can control beats a “broken” gun you constantly miss with.

SMG Quick Comparison: Who Wins What?

Detailed Breakdown of Submachine Gun in BGMI

UMP45 – S-Tier

Key Stats: 39-41 damage | 670 RPM | .45 ACP | 25/35 mag

The UMP45 dominates the current meta because it balances everything: decent damage, manageable recoil, and works from close to short-mid range. After recent buffs, it’s become the top pick for ranked players who value consistency over flashy DPS.

Best use cases:

Ranked classic matches where stability matters more than raw speed
Pairing with long-range weapons (M416, Mini14, MK14) for balanced loadouts
Players who want reliable sprays without god-tier recoil control

Loadout tip: Run compensator + vertical grip + extended mag for laser-like accuracy.

MP5K

Key Stats: 33 damage | 900 RPM | 9mm | 30/40 mag

MP5K is considered one of the most stable and accurate SMGs with high fire rate but surprisingly low recoil. It supports all scopes up to 6x, making it work like a mini-AR.

The catch: Only available on Livik and Vikendi.

Best use cases:

Close-to-short-mid range fights on Vikendi and Livik
Players who want an “SMG that plays like an AR”
Competitive gameplay with precise pre-aim and jiggle peeks

Micro Uzi

Key Stats: 26 damage | 1,200 RPM | 9mm | 25/35 mag

The Uzi has the highest fire rate in BGMI, making its DPS insane despite low per-bullet damage. In close combat, if you hit your shots, nothing kills faster.

Weaknesses:

Only supports red dot and holo; no 3x/4x scopes
Falls off hard beyond 40 meters
Requires excellent crosshair placement

Best use cases:

Hot drops (Pochinki, School, Hospital, Resort) where fights are room-to-room
TDM and Arena modes for overwhelming close angles
Players with quick reactions and precise aim

Vector

Key Stats: 31-38 damage | 1,100 RPM | 9mm | 19/33 mag

Vector combines high damage with extremely fast fire rate, making it one of the highest DPS SMGs. Low vertical recoil makes it easy to laser targets at close range, and unlike Uzi, it supports scopes up to 6x.

Critical weakness: Tiny 19-round base mag means you must find extended mag or you’ll run dry mid-fight.

Best use cases:

1v1 and 1v2 scenarios where you commit to clean sprays
Pushing staircases, compounds, and TDM head-glitch spots
Aggressive fraggers confident in their aim who want maximum burst damage

Tommy Gun

Key Stats: 40 damage | 670 RPM | .45 ACP | 30/50 mag

Tommy Gun has the highest base damage among SMGs and with extended mag reaches 50 rounds—perfect for clutching multiple enemies without reloading.

Weaknesses:

Limited scope support (red dot/holo only)
Heavier recoil compared to UMP45

Best use cases:

Squad fights where you expect multiple enemies per mag
Mid-game compound holds and camp fights with pre-aimed doors
Players who prefer holding angles and pre-firing rather than wide swinging

PP-19 Bizon

Key Stats: 35 damage | 660 RPM | 9mm | 53 rounds base

Bizon has a massive 53-round magazine without attachments, making it extremely forgiving. Great for sustained fire and suppression.

Availability: Only spawns on Erangel and Vikendi.

Best use cases:

Support players providing covering fire for pushes, revives, rotations
Third-partying fights with continuous spray from short-mid range
Ranked grinding where staying alive and trading is key

P90 – High-Capacity Brawler

Key Stats: 35 damage | 700-900 RPM | 9mm | 50 rounds

P90 combines strong close-range damage with 50-round capacity. Similar to Bizon but with better burst potential.

Best use cases:

TDM and indoor fights in warehouses, labs, compounds
Aggressive entry fragging when you need both DPS and sustained fire

JS-9 – New Meta Option

Key Stats: ~35 damage | High fire rate (850+ RPM) | 9mm | 30/40 mag

JS-9 is listed as A-tier in the 2025/26 meta, offering good damage with high RPM. It’s becoming a popul...

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