At a Glance
PP-19 is a base submachine gun that occupies the extreme volume end of the SMG class — fastest rate of fire, lowest per-bullet damage, and the largest magazine in the class. Base damage of 20,000 per bullet, a blistering 1100 RPM cadence, 50-round magazine, 2.0-second reload, and a 1.5x headshot multiplier define a Russian-themed bullet hose built for sheer volume of fire. The Bizon-pattern helical magazine sits underneath the rifle and is one of the visual signatures of the class.
- Who this is for. Players who want maximum bullets-per-second and do not mind low per-bullet damage. PP-19 is the volume specialist of the SMG class.
- Volume specialist. 1100 RPM is the highest cadence in any non-exotic SMG, and the 50-round mag means you do not run out mid-engagement. The 20K per-bullet damage is the lowest in the class but the volume more than compensates.
- Acquisition. Drops from Hyena and Outcasts enemies in particular, with elevated rates from open-world bounties in DC. Targeted Loot rotation includes it on a roughly 5-week cycle. Easy to farm a god-roll.
- Best fit: Strikers Battlegear stack-engine builds, Hunter's Fury proximity setups, In Sync chest skill-on-crit builds, generalist Heroic loadouts.
Full Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Damage | 20,000 |
| RPM | 1100 |
| Magazine | 50 |
| Reload | 2.0s |
| Optimal Range | 18m |
| Headshot Multiplier | 1.5 |
Intrinsic Attributes (random roll)
The intrinsic on PP-19 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. The high RPM means small percentage rolls translate to large absolute DPS gains — every 1% damage on PP-19 is worth more in raw DPS than the same 1% on a slower SMG.
Customization Slot (Open)
PP-19's customization slot is open and accepts any SMG-class talent. The natural fit is Optimist, but the volume of fire makes Strained, Killer, and Boomerang all viable depending on build. Pummel is rarely picked — the per-bullet damage is too low for kill-bonus rotations to feel impactful.
Built-in Mods
Standard SMG mod slots — optic (red dot default), magazine, underbarrel, muzzle. The 50-round mag is already class-leading, so magazine extension mods are typically wasted. CHC and CHD mods are the standard picks because the volume of fire means crits proc constantly.
Weapon Talent: Customizable (Volume Profile)
"Customizable Talent Slot" — Accepts any SMG-class talent. The 1100 RPM and 50-round mag favor stack-engine talents like Optimist or sustained-fire talents like Strained.
The mechanic is the same as any base SMG — open talent slot, any SMG-class talent compatible. The difference is that PP-19's stat profile (extreme volume, low per-bullet, large mag) makes some talents stronger than they would be on a slower SMG. Optimist scales hardest because the 50-round mag means more time at max stacks. Strained's CHD trade is excellent on a gun that crits constantly. Boomerang's miss-refund matters less because PP-19 sprays.
In practice, PP-19 plays as the volume SMG. You hold the trigger, the bullets pour out, the 50-round mag lasts about 2.7 seconds of constant fire, and the 2.0-second reload puts you back on target quickly. On a Strikers Battlegear build, PP-19 stacks Strikers faster than any other SMG because every bullet is a hit-trigger.
Practical numbers from a verified Optimist + Vigilance + Memento setup:
- Body shot, full mag, Optimist max: ~26,000 per bullet
- Body crit, Optimist max + Vigilance + Memento: ~99,000 per bullet
- Headshot crit at full stack: ~150,000 per bullet
- Sustained DPS, full mag: ~2.0M
The per-bullet figures are lower than other SMGs, but the sustained DPS is the highest in the class. PP-19 trades ceiling for floor — every bullet is small, but the bullets-per-second rate produces consistent damage.
Top Builds
PP-19 × Optimist × Strikers Battlegear
The flagship volume SMG build. Strikers stacks weapon damage on hits, Optimist ramps mag damage, and the 1100 RPM is the fastest stack-engine in the SMG class. Strikers reaches max stacks within the first half of the mag, and Optimist's mag bonus extends the damage curve through the rest of the magazine.
PP-19 × Strained × Hunter's Fury
The aggressive proximity build. Strained trades armor for CHD, Hunter's Fury rewards close engagement, and the volume of fire means crits proc constantly to realize Strained's bonus. Strong in tight Heroic rooms where you commit to the engagement.
PP-19 × In Sync × Heartbreaker
The skill-DPS hybrid build. In Sync converts weapon crits to skill damage, Heartbreaker rebuilds armor on hits, and the 1100 RPM puts crits out faster than any other SMG. Heartbreaker's armor regen is at its strongest on PP-19. Strong in mixed-DPS group comps.
PvE vs PvP
In PvE, PP-19 is the volume SMG. The 1100 RPM clears grouped reds faster than any other SMG, the 50-round mag means you rarely run dry mid-engagement, and the 20K per-bullet damage is small but lands constantly. The 18m optimal range is the shortest in the SMG class, which forces aggressive positioning. Where it falls off is mid-range and beyond — outside 18m, the per-bullet damage scaling drops off and an AR is the better pick.
The 50-round mag burns through in about 2.7 seconds at 1100 RPM, but the 2.0-second reload puts you back on target quickly. Stack uptime is excellent because the volume of fire keeps every stack engine fed.
In PvP, PP-19 is a strong CQC weapon for aggressive players. The 1100 RPM melts squishy DZ targets at point-blank, and the 50-round mag means you can engage multiple opponents without reloading. The 1.5x HS multiplier is class-standard, but PvP value on PP-19 is volume rather than precision. Most ranked players treat PP-19 as the cqc rush pick.
Pros & Cons
| Pros | Cons | | — | — | | 1100 RPM is the fastest non-exotic SMG | 20K per-bullet damage is the lowest in class | | 50-round mag is class-leading | 18m optimal range is the shortest | | Stacks Strikers and Optimist fastest | Per-shot ceiling is low | | Customization slot accepts any SMG talent | Burns through ammo quickly | | Excellent CQC PvP weapon | Aggressive positioning required |
Comparison
Versus MP5 ST, PP-19 has the higher RPM and lower per-bullet damage. MP5 ST is the balanced SMG, PP-19 the volume specialist.
Versus Police UMP-45, the two are opposites. UMP-45 has the highest per-bullet damage and slowest RPM in the class, PP-19 has the lowest per-bullet damage and fastest RPM. Different tools.
Versus Chameleon (exotic SMG), PP-19 is the volume pick to Chameleon's stack-engine pick. Chameleon has higher per-bullet damage but a more complex talent rotation. Both have niches.
FAQ
Is PP-19 still good after TU22? Yes. The stat profile has not been touched in any recent balance pass and the volume-SMG niche remains uncontested.
What talent should I roll on PP-19? Optimist for sustained per-bullet ceiling, Strained for CHD-bias builds, In Sync chest pairs well for skill-DPS hybrids. Optimist is the most common first pick.
PP-19 or MP5 ST? PP-19 for raw volume and stack-engine speed, MP5 ST for balanced per-bullet damage. Different roles, both worth keeping.
Can I run PP-19 in raid? Yes. With Strikers and Optimist it is a viable raid SMG for close-quarters phases. The 50-round mag is particularly useful in raid where ammo conservation matters.
How long to farm a god-roll? Targeted Loot rotates every 5 weeks. Outside the window, Hyena and Outcasts drops give you a steady supply within 1-2 hours of farming.
Closing
PP-19 is the volume SMG. The 1100 RPM cadence, 50-round magazine, and 20K per-bullet damage define a Russian-themed bullet hose built for stack-engine builds and aggressive CQC engagement. Pair it with Strikers Battlegear and Optimist for the fastest stack-engine in the SMG class, and use it in any engagement where volume of fire matters more than per-bullet ceiling.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-25 · TU22.1 · Verified vs in-game