The Uzi is in Rust. The new 9mm submachine gun went live with the Printed and Polished update on November 5, 2026. Its stock sets the fire mode: folded it is fully automatic and works with shields, unfolded it is semi-automatic and more accurate. You cannot craft it: the Uzi is loot only.
We first wrote this Uzi Rust guide from Facepunch’s commits (more than 80 on the “UZI 9mm” branch) while it was on staging. It is now checked against the official devblog and the live item data.
smg.uzi) is a 9mm SMG that fires pistol ammo from a 32-round magazine at 750 RPM (12.5 rounds a second), the fastest SMG in the game, for 32.5 damage a bullet. Stock folded: full auto and works with a shield. Stock unfolded: semi auto with better accuracy. Hold the fire mode key to switch. It can’t be researched or crafted, so you get it from hackable locked crates (about 15%), elite crates (5%) and underwater lab crates (2%). 8x scope and burst module do not fit. Live since November 5, 2026.
Is the Uzi in Rust?
Yes. Facepunch calls it “the iconic new UZI 9mm Submachine Gun” in the November 5, 2026 devblog, and it shipped with that update and force wipe. Its shortname is smg.uzi and its item ID is 2125127001, which you need for admin spawn commands.
The gun was built on its own development branch, “UZI 9mm”, from late October: new firing and reload animations, a magazine that hides the top shell when empty, mag drop and shell ejection, a balance pass on November 2 that doubled its condition, loot spawns on November 3, and on November 4 a cheaper repair and an in-game tip when you equip it without a fire mode key bound.
Rust Uzi Stats
These are the live numbers from the item data after the November 5 update.
| Stat | Uzi (live) |
|---|---|
| Ammo | Pistol bullet, HV pistol, incendiary pistol |
| Damage | 32.5 per pistol bullet (36.4 incendiary) |
| Magazine | 32 rounds |
| Fire mode | Full auto with the stock folded, semi auto with it unfolded |
| Fire rate | 750 RPM (12.5 rounds per second) on full auto |
| Reload | 3.3 seconds |
| Aim cone | 0.2 degrees (hip 3) |
| Headshot | x2 |
| Damage falloff | 8 to 48 m |
| Draw time | 0.6 seconds |
| Heard at | 75 m |
| Research / craft | Disabled (loot only) |
| Repair | Repair bench, up to 2 HQM and 40 metal fragments, 20% condition loss |
| Recycle | Green recycler: 100 metal fragments and 2 HQM, plus a 50% chance of another HQM and a metal spring |
How the Uzi Folding Stock Works
The Uzi’s big gimmick is its stock, and it doubles as the fire mode switch. Hold the fire mode button to fold or unfold it:
- Stock folded: fully automatic and held one-handed, with your other arm free. This is the mode that works with shields.
- Stock unfolded: semi-automatic and shouldered with two hands, with increased accuracy. Use it to tap at medium range.
- Changing the stock takes a moment and blocks other actions like reloading. Holstering before it finishes cancels the change.
- Mounted in an auto turret, the Uzi always uses its extended-stock properties.
Can You Use the Uzi With a Shield?
Yes, with the stock folded. The commit reads “Add shield compatibility when stock is folded” (October 29). Shields came in with the Primitive update in February 2025: you equip one in your backpack slot, hold a compatible one-handed weapon, and the shield appears in your other hand. Holding right mouse raises it to block a share of frontal damage, at the cost of aiming down sights and sprinting. Facepunch has tuned them since (bigger hitbox only while raised, from the Spring Clean update), and they work with weapon racks.
Until now, shield users mostly ran pistols and one-handed melee. A folded Uzi gives them a full-auto option with a 32-round mag, which is a big deal for pushing through doorways and defending raids. It also explains a new Facepunch branch called “analytics_shield_damage”, merged on November 4, which suggests they plan to watch how much damage shields soak once the Uzi is out.
Where to Find the Uzi in Rust
You cannot research or craft the Uzi. A commit on October 29 reads “Disable researchable and craftable”, so it works like the LR-300 and M249: loot only, and it never goes on a tech tree. On November 3 Facepunch added its spawns:
| Loot source | Chance | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hackable locked crate | 14.7% | Oil rigs, ghost ships, Chinook drops; tuned so it doesn’t spawn “on top” of other guns |
| Elite crate | 5% | Usually at 10 to 20% condition, with some ammo |
| Underwater crate (normal crate variant) | 2% | Usually at 10 to 20% condition, with some ammo |
To make room, the bolt action rifle and LR-300 got slightly less weight in hackable crates. Facepunch notes it is “likely to revisit this in a future update”. The Large Oil Rig is the most reliable locked crate run.
Uzi Attachments
The Uzi has a Picatinny rail that only appears on the model when you mount a sight, and it supports weapon charms. On November 3 Facepunch removed 8x scope and burst module compatibility. The rest of the usual SMG mods fit: holosight, handmade sight, small scope, lasersight, flashlight, muzzle brake, muzzle boost, extended magazine and the silencers. For spraying, a muzzle brake or lasersight is the natural pick.
Uzi vs MP5, Thompson and Custom SMG
| SMG | Damage | Mag | Shots / s | Reload | How you get it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzi | 32.5 | 32 | 12.5 | 3.3 s | Loot only |
| MP5A4 | 37.5 | 30 | 10 | 4 s | Workbench 3 |
| Thompson | 37.5 | 20 | 7.7 | 4 s | Workbench 2 |
| Custom SMG | 30 | 30 | 10 | 4 s | Workbench 2 |
On paper the Uzi trades a bit of damage per bullet for the highest fire rate and biggest magazine of the four, plus a faster reload. Its real edge is the shield. For how it stacks up against rifles, see our Rust weapons tier list, which we will update once it is live.
Tips for the Uzi
- Fold it indoors. Shield up, Uzi out, push through doors and up stairs.
- Carry spare ammo. At 12.5 rounds a second, a 32-round mag lasts under three seconds. Our ammo chart has the pistol ammo recipes.
- Extend it for range. The extended stock is the steadier mode when you are not using a shield.
- Run locked crates if you want one early. Elite and underwater crates are a bonus.
- Repair, don’t lose it. You can’t craft another, but you can repair it at a repair bench without a blueprint.
The Uzi lands with a lot else in the same patch, including the new blueprint system. Our November 2026 update hub lists every change, and the force wipe countdown shows exactly when it goes live.
Rust Uzi FAQ
Is there an Uzi in Rust?
Yes. The 9mm Uzi was added in the Printed and Polished update on November 5, 2026. It is loot only.
Can you craft the Uzi in Rust?
No. Research and crafting are disabled for the Uzi, so it is loot only, like the LR-300 and M249.
Where do you find the Uzi in Rust?
In hackable locked crates (about 14.7%), elite crates (about 5%) and the underwater military crate variant (about 2%), Elite and underwater crate Uzis usually spawn at 10 to 20% condition with some ammo.
Does the Uzi work with shields?
Yes, but only with the stock folded, which makes it a one-handed, fully automatic weapon. With the stock unfolded it is two-handed and semi-automatic, and the shield won’t come up.
What ammo does the Uzi use?
Pistol bullets, including HV and incendiary pistol ammo. It holds 32 rounds.
How much damage does the Uzi do?
32.5 per pistol bullet (65 on a headshot, 36.4 with incendiary ammo), at 750 rounds a minute on full auto.
Can you put an 8x scope on the Uzi?
No. Facepunch removed 8x scope and burst module compatibility on November 3. Holosight, lasersight, muzzle brake, extended mag, flashlight and silencers fit.
When was the Uzi added to Rust?
On November 5, 2026, with the Printed and Polished update and force wipe.