With Season 2 of *Black Ops 6* and *Warzone*, the iconic PPSh-41 has made a triumphant return. This highly effective SMG shines in different ways across various game modes. Below, we'll dive into the best PPSh-41 loadouts for *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer and Zombies.
How To Unlock the PPSh-41 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
In *Call of Duty* Season 2, unlocking the PPSh-41 is a straightforward process through the Battle Pass. This classic Submachine Gun is available as the High Value Target on Page 6, and an Ultra rarity Blueprint can be found on Page 14. For those eager to get their hands on the PPSh as quickly as possible, set your Battle Pass Tokens to Auto: Off. This allows you to strategically spend them on the items necessary to unlock the SMG. If you're a Season 2 BlackCell owner, you have the advantage of instantly skipping to one page of your choice. Combine this with the included tier skips to jump directly to Page 6 and claim the PPSh-41 without delay.
Best PPSh-41 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

In *Black Ops 6* Multiplayer, the PPSh-41 excels due to its high capacity and rapid fire rate, making it perfect for close quarters and achieving impressive multi-kills. However, its significant recoil can throw off your aim, complicating headshot challenges. Here are the top attachments for optimizing the PPSh-41 in Multiplayer:
- Compensator – Enhances Vertical Recoil Control.
- Long Barrel – Boosts Damage Range.
- Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Significantly increases Magazine Ammo Capacity from 32 to 55 rounds. Note the trade-offs in Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Balanced Stock – Enhances Hipfire Movement Speed, Strafing Movement Speed, Sprint to Fire Speed, and Movement Speed.
With this setup, the PPSh-41 gains in accuracy, magazine size, and mobility, turning it into an ideal weapon for flanking and ambushing groups. Keep in mind, its high fire rate means you'll go through ammo quickly. To maximize its aggressive potential, consider these perks:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces damage from explosives and fire.
- Perk 2: Assassin – Marks enemies on kill streaks and allows you to collect Bounty Packs for more Score.
- Perk 3: Double Time – Greatly increases Tactical Sprint duration.
- Perk Greed: Scavenger – Resupplies ammo and equipment from defeated foes.
These perks will grant you the Enforcer Combat Specialty, offering temporary boosts to movement speed and health regeneration when you take down enemies.
PPSh-41 Loadout Changes for Ranked Play
Ranked Play in *Black Ops 6* has unique attachment and perk restrictions, necessitating adjustments to your PPSh-41 setup. Stick to the same build mentioned earlier but swap the Extended Mag II for Recoil Springs, as the former isn't available in Ranked Play. Here are the ideal perks for this mode:
- Perk 1: Dexterity
- Perk 2: Fast Hands
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Perk 4: Flak Jacket
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Best PPSh-41 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies

Zombies fans will remember the PPSh-41 fondly. Its rapid fire rate and large magazine capacity offer outstanding damage per second, making it perfect for mowing down hordes while on the move. This is particularly effective in tight spaces like The Tomb in *Black Ops 6*. Here are the essential attachments for your PPSh-41 in Zombies:
- Suppressor – Increases chance to drop extra salvage.
- Long Barrel – Enhances Damage Range.
- Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II – Significantly boosts Magazine Ammo Capacity from 32 to 55 rounds, with trade-offs in Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.
- Quickdraw Stock – Greatly improves Aim Down Sight Speed.
- Steady Aim Laser – Enhances Hipfire Spread.
- Recoil Springs – Improves both Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
This configuration makes the PPSh-41 both accurate and agile, ideal for securing critical kills. Note that we've excluded attachments like the CHF Barrel and Rapid Fire due to their minimal benefits and increased recoil. To optimize your PPSh-41 loadout in *Black Ops 6* Zombies, focus on improving reload speed and critical kill potential. Use Speed Cola with the Classic Formula Major Augment, and enhance your critical damage with the Dead Head Major Augment for Deadshot Daiquiri.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.