MP40

The MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40), known in-game as the MP40, is a SMG utilizing 9mm ammunition. It was added to the game in the v0.8.0 "Untrodden Lands" update on July 17th, 2023. It has decent DPS and very good accuracy for a SMG.

Background

The MP 40 was designed by Heinrich Vollmer, taking inspiration from the MP 38. It was essentially a simplified version using stamped steel instead of machined parts. Thus, it was cheap to produce and was used by the Axis powers as a paratrooper weapon as well as a sidearm for armored vehicles. The MP 40 itself was fairly reliable, but the 32-round magazines it came with often had feeding issues. After WW2, most MP 40s were captured and distributed by the Allies to developing countries.

Strategies

Using

• The MP40 is useful early game against unarmored players or players with lower tier Armor. However, later in a round it becomes less effective due to the lower DPS and better armors of other players. It is a good idea to replace the MP40 with an assault rifle such as the AK-47 or AUG.
• Try and get a 4x or 8x scope, as you can then take advantage of the MP40's good accuracy.
• The common 9mm ammunition is plentiful early-game, which makes the MP40 a decent pick.
• You can pair the MP40 with a shotgun for an effective early-game combo. Use the shotgun for close-range, and the MP40 for long-range or to finish off your opponent.

Countering

• Assault rifles, DMRs, and LMGs are all effective counters to the MP40, as they have higher damage and more DPS than the more common MP40.
  • SMGs such as the SAF-200 or Micro Uzi can also work when used properly.
  • Pistols can also work, but be careful as they may be even worse than the MP40.
  • Snipers can outrange the MP40 and do much more damage. Make sure to quickswitch to maintain mobility.
• Shotguns work very well against a MP40 user at close-range.
• Stay behind cover such as Rocks and Trees, as the MP40 has very low obstacle DPS and will burn up lots of ammo trying to destroy it.
• Despite many weapons being better than the MP40, don't underestimate it, as it is still deadly even late-game in the right hands.

Obtaining

The MP40 is an extremely common drop from Regular Crates as well as Flint/AEGIS Crates and is overall one of the most easily obtainable guns in the game.

Trivia

• Prior to v0.9.0, the MP40 had a 30-round magazine
  • This is incorrect because the real-life MP40 uses 32-round magazines

History

• v0.11.0
  • Updated world image
• v0.10.0
  • Firing speed penalty increased to 25% (from 10%)
• v0.9.0
  • Magazine size increased to 32 (from 30)
  • Ammo spawn amount increased to 96 (from 90)
  • Obstacle multiplier decreased to 1 (from 1.25)
  • Range increased to 130 (from 120)
  • Damage decreased to 11 (from 12)
• v0.8.0
  • Added

Gallery

Open Gun Graph (May be laggy, especially on mobile)