The PP-Bizon is the SMG you buy when you expect a lot of targets and little armour. Its 64-round magazine is the largest of any submachine gun. Its damage against Kevlar is low. That combination makes it a specialist. This guide covers its stats, the rounds where it shines and how the 2026 reload change made its magazine more useful.
For a comparison with every other SMG, see our best SMG in CS2 overview.
PP-Bizon stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,300 |
| Side | Both |
| Base damage | 27 |
| Fire rate | 750 RPM |
| Magazine | 64 |
| Armour penetration | 57.5% |
| Movement speed | 240 |
| Kill reward | $600 |
A January 2026 update cut its price by $100. It now sits between the MP9 and the MP7 in cost.
What is the PP-Bizon good at?
Its best round is the anti-eco. When the enemy saves, they usually have pistols and little or no armour. Against unarmoured players, a close headshot does 108 damage and kills. Body shots land full damage. With 64 rounds, you can fight a whole stack without reloading.
The $600 kill reward also helps. Two kills pay for the gun. A few more set up your next full buy. Our anti-eco guide explains how to play these rounds safely.
It also moves fast. At 240 units per second it matches the MAC-10 and MP9, so you can rotate and reposition quickly.
Where does it struggle?
Against Kevlar, its 57.5% penetration hurts. An armoured body shot does only about 15.5 damage up close. A headshot on a helmet does about 62. Full-buy opponents with rifles will often win any fight beyond short range.
So the PP-Bizon is a poor force-buy choice when the enemy has full armour. A UMP-45 or the side-specific MAC-10 or MP9 is usually better there.
How the 2026 reload change helps the Bizon
A March 2026 update changed reloading. Now, when you reload, you drop the current magazine and any rounds still in it. With a 30-round gun, that pushes you to reload often and lose bullets. With 64 rounds, you rarely need to reload during a fight. That makes the PP-Bizon more forgiving than most SMGs under the new rule.
How to play the PP-Bizon
On anti-eco rounds
Do not rush alone into pistols. Play together, take close fights and trade. Keep crosshair at head height. Even a single pistol headshot can kill you if you lack a helmet.
On T side
Use its speed for fast takes on small sites. Stay with your team so fights start close.
On CT side
Hold short angles where attackers walk into you. Avoid duels down long lanes.
Spray tips
The recoil is gentle, but long sprays still drift. Fire in bursts at medium range. Spray only up close. Stop moving before you shoot, using counter-strafing. Practise with bots in a private server to learn how far the spray climbs.
PP-Bizon vs the P90 and MAC-10
The PP-Bizon is often compared with the two other high-volume SMGs. The table below shows the trade-offs.
| Gun | Price | Magazine | Armour pen. | Kill reward |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PP-Bizon | $1,300 | 64 | 57.5% | $600 |
| P90 | $2,350 | 50 | 69% | $300 |
| MAC-10 | $1,050 | 30 | 57.5% | $600 |
The P90 is much stronger against armour but costs over $1,000 more and pays half the kill money. The MAC-10 is cheaper and T-side only, with the same armour penetration but half the magazine. On CT side, the PP-Bizon is one of the few large-magazine options available. Our P90 guide covers when the extra cost is worth it.
Is the PP-Bizon worth buying?
Yes, in the right round. Buy it when the enemy is saving and you want to farm money. Skip it when they have rifles and full armour. Read the round, check the enemy's likely economy and pick accordingly.
Sources and checks
Prices were checked on 1 November 2026 against the Strikeistan CS2 weapon price list. Damage, fire rate, magazine size, armour penetration and movement speed were checked on 1 November 2026 against CSDB SMG stats. The January 2026 MP7, MP5-SD and PP-Bizon changes come from Dust2.us patch coverage, and the reload change from HLTV. Valve can rebalance any weapon in a patch, so the buy menu is the final word.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the PP-Bizon cost in CS2?
$1,300, checked on 1 November 2026, after a $100 cut in January 2026. Always confirm in the buy menu.
Is the PP-Bizon good against armour?
Not really. Its 57.5% armour penetration and 27 damage mean armoured body shots do only about 15 damage up close.
When should I buy the PP-Bizon?
On anti-eco rounds against saving opponents, where its 64-round magazine and $600 kill reward shine.
