At a Glance
Police UMP-45 is a base submachine gun that occupies the heavy end of the SMG class — slower rate of fire, higher per-bullet damage, and a stat profile that bridges the gap between traditional SMGs and ARs. Base damage of 30,000 per bullet, 700 RPM cadence, 25-round magazine, fast 1.8-second reload, and a 1.5x headshot multiplier make it one of the harder-hitting per-bullet SMGs in the game. The .45 ACP heritage shows in the numbers — fewer rounds per second, more weight per round.
- Who this is for. Players who want an SMG that hits hard per shot and is forgiving in mid-range engagements where standard SMGs run out of damage.
- Heavy-hitting SMG. 700 RPM is the slowest cadence in the SMG class, but the 30K per-bullet damage is the highest. Combined with the 1.5x HS multiplier, Police UMP-45 plays more like an SMG-AR hybrid than a traditional SMG.
- Acquisition. Drops everywhere — Hyena and Outcasts enemies in particular have a high drop rate, and Targeted Loot rotation includes it on a roughly 5-week cycle. Easy to farm a god-roll.
- Best fit: Strikers Battlegear with sustain focus, Hunter's Fury aggressive setups, In Sync chest builds, generalist Heroic loadouts.
Full Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Damage | 30,000 |
| RPM | 700 |
| Magazine | 25 |
| Reload | 1.8s |
| Optimal Range | 25m |
| Headshot Multiplier | 1.5 |
Intrinsic Attributes (random roll)
The intrinsic on Police UMP-45 rolls weapon damage and a secondary like CHD, HSD, or damage to elites. God-roll farming aims for 14-15% on the primary and 12-13% on the secondary. Targeted Loot rolls average to higher rolls than open-world drops.
Customization Slot (Open)
Police UMP-45's customization slot is open and accepts any SMG-class talent. The natural fit is Optimist for the ramping mag damage, but the slower rate of fire and smaller mag make Boomerang and Pummel also strong picks. Killer pairs well with the per-bullet ceiling for kill-chain rooms.
Built-in Mods
Standard SMG mod slots — optic (red dot default), magazine, underbarrel, muzzle. The Police UMP-45's higher per-bullet damage benefits more from CHD-bias mod choices than from rate-of-fire boosters. Magazine extension mods are popular because the 25-round mag is on the smaller side for the class.
Weapon Talent: Customizable (High Per-Bullet Base)
"Customizable Talent Slot" — Accepts any SMG-class talent. The 30K base damage and 1.5x HS multiplier favor sustain talents like Optimist or burst talents like Pummel.
The mechanic is the same as any base SMG — open talent slot, any SMG-class talent compatible. The difference is that Police UMP-45's stat profile (high per-bullet damage, slower rate of fire, smaller mag) makes some talents stronger than they would be on a faster SMG. Optimist scales hardest because the slower rate of fire means you spend more time at the high-damage end of the mag. Pummel rewards the per-bullet ceiling on burst kill rotations.
In practice, Police UMP-45 plays like a hybrid between an SMG and an AR. You aim each shot rather than spraying, the 700 RPM gives you time to track between targets, and the per-bullet damage means you do not need to dump a full mag to drop a yellow elite. On a Hunter's Fury build, Police UMP-45 can effectively two-tap most red enemies at SMG range.
Practical numbers from a verified Optimist + Vigilance + Memento setup:
- Body shot, full mag, Optimist max: ~39,000 per bullet
- Body crit, Optimist max + Vigilance + Memento: ~145,000 per bullet
- Headshot crit at full stack: ~220,000 per bullet
- Sustained DPS, full mag: ~1.6M
The lower RPM means lower sustained DPS than 950 RPM SMGs, but the higher per-bullet damage makes Police UMP-45 a better pick for any build that wants per-shot ceiling rather than volume.
Top Builds
Police UMP-45 × Optimist × Strikers Battlegear
The flagship sustain SMG build. Strikers stacks weapon damage on hits, Optimist ramps mag damage, and the 700 RPM means you spend more time at the high-damage end of both stacks. Strong in extended Heroic engagements.
Police UMP-45 × Pummel × Hunter's Fury
The aggressive proximity build. Pummel rewards burst kills with bonus damage, Hunter's Fury rewards close-range engagement, and the 30K per-bullet damage means kills come fast even on yellows. Strong in tight Heroic rooms.
Police UMP-45 × Killer × Coyote's Mask × Memento
The kill-chain build. Killer gives 50% CHC after kills, Coyote's Mask adds swap-procced CHC, and Memento layers trophy stacks. The slower rate of fire is balanced by the per-shot damage so kills come fast even with fewer bullets fired.
PvE vs PvP
In PvE, Police UMP-45 is the SMG for players who want hard per-shot hits. The 700 RPM is slow for the class but pairs well with the 30K per-bullet damage to deliver SMG-range output that approaches AR figures. The 1.5x HS multiplier rewards aim discipline at SMG distance. Where it falls off is mob-clear in tight rooms with many low-priority targets — the 25-round mag empties fast, and the 1.8-second reload means you spend more time reloading than a 950 RPM SMG with a 50-round mag would.
The 25m optimal range is the SMG class standard. Inside 25m, Police UMP-45 hits hard. Outside 25m, the per-bullet damage scaling drops off and you are better served with an AR.
In PvP, Police UMP-45 is excellent at CQC. The 30K per-bullet damage two-taps squishy DZ targets at point-blank, and the slower RPM is forgiving on recoil. Most ranked PvP players prefer a Killer-talent UMP for the on-kill CHC, which compensates for the slower rate of fire.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | | — | — | | 30K per-bullet damage is class-leading SMG | 700 RPM is slow for the SMG class | | 1.8s reload is fast for the damage tier | 25-round mag is small for the class | | Customization slot accepts any SMG talent | Sustained DPS lower than 950 RPM SMGs | | Drops everywhere, easy to farm | 25m optimal range is short | | Excellent CQC PvP weapon | Lower volume against grouped enemies |
Comparison
Versus MP5 ST, Police UMP-45 has the higher per-bullet damage and slower RPM. MP5 ST is the volume SMG, Police UMP-45 the per-shot pick. Different roles in the same slot.
Versus PP-19, Police UMP-45 is the precision SMG to PP-19's volume SMG. PP-19 fires at 1100 RPM with a 50-round mag, Police UMP-45 fires fewer rounds with more weight per round.
Versus Honey Badger, Police UMP-45 has random rolls but a higher per-bullet ceiling. Honey Badger is technically an AR but plays at SMG range — the comparison is closer than the class label suggests.
FAQ
Is Police UMP-45 still good after TU22? Yes. The stat profile has not been touched in any recent balance pass and the heavy-SMG niche remains uncontested.
What talent should I roll on Police UMP-45? Optimist for sustained per-bullet ceiling, Killer for kill-chain rooms, Pummel for burst rotations. Optimist is the most common first pick.
Police UMP-45 or MP5 ST? MP5 ST for higher rate of fire and tight rooms, Police UMP-45 for harder per-shot hits. Different tools, both worth keeping.
Can I run Police UMP-45 in raid? Yes. With Strikers and Optimist it is a viable raid SMG for close-quarters phases and CQC defensive positioning.
How long to farm a god-roll? Targeted Loot rotates every 5 weeks. Outside the window, Hyena and Outcasts drops in the open world give you a steady supply within 1-2 hours of farming.
Closing
Police UMP-45 is the SMG for precision-shot players. The 30K base damage is class-leading per bullet, the 1.5x headshot multiplier rewards aim discipline at SMG range, and the slower rate of fire makes it a surprisingly forgiving weapon for players who already aim well. Roll an Optimist variant and pair it with Strikers Battlegear for one of the most consistent CQC builds in the SMG class.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-25 · TU22.1 · Verified vs in-game