Best PPSh-41 Loadouts in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer & Zombies

The legendary PPSh-41 makes its return in Season 2 of Black Ops 6 and Warzone, standing as a remarkably effective SMG with distinct advantages in different game modes. This guide covers the top 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, the PPSh-41 is unlocked through the Battle Pass. This classic SMG is the High Value Target reward on Page 6, with an Ultra rarity Blueprint available on Page 14. To unlock it as quickly as possible, set your Battle Pass Tokens to Auto: Off. This lets you spend tokens strategically to progress directly to the SMG. BlackCell owners in Season 2 can instantly skip to any page of their choice. Combine this with the included tier skips to jump straight to Page 6 and secure the PPSh-41 immediately.

Best PPSh-41 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

In Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, the PPSh-41 excels in close quarters with its large magazine and rapid fire rate, making it ideal for multi-kills. Its high recoil, however, can hinder accuracy and make headshot challenges difficult. Use these attachments to optimize the PPSh-41 for Multiplayer:

         Compensator – Improves Vertical Recoil Control.    Long Barrel – Improves Damage Range.    Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control.    Extended Mag II – Vastly improves Magazine Ammo Capacity from 32 rounds per magazine to 55. Has some penalties to Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.    Balanced Stock – Improves Hipfire Movement Speed, Strafing Movement Speed, Sprint to Fire Speed, and Movement Speed.     
This setup significantly improves the PPSh-41's accuracy and mobility while adding a larger magazine, perfect for flanking and surprising enemy groups. Just remember, its fast fire rate consumes ammo quickly. Enhance its aggressive playstyle with these recommended perks:




         Perk 1: Flak Jacket – Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage    Perk 2: Assassin – Enemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs when killed. Pick up the Packs for more Score.     Perk 3: Double Time – Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.    Perk Greed: Scavenger – Resupply ammo and Equipment from killed enemies.      
The latter three Perks will award players with the Enforcer Combat Specialty. This bonus gives players a temporary buff to movement speed and health regen rate when killing enemies. 
PPSh-41 Loadout Changes for Ranked Play
Ranked Play features a different set of allowed attachments and perks than standard Multiplayer. Adjust your PPSh loadout by swapping Extended Magazine II (which is banned) for Recoil Springs, while keeping the other attachments from the build above. These are the ideal perks for Ranked Play:




         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
The PPSh-41 holds a special place for Zombies fans. Its blistering fire rate and large magazine deliver outstanding damage per second, making it a top-tier weapon for clearing hordes while remaining agile. This is particularly effective in tight maps like The Tomb. Equip these attachments for the best PPSh-41 performance in Zombies:




         Suppressor – Chance to drop extra salvage.    Long Barrel – Improves Damage Range.    Vertical Foregrip – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control.    Extended Mag II – Vastly improves Magazine Ammo Capacity from 32 rounds per magazine to 55. Has some penalties to Aim Down Sight Speed, Reload Quickness, and Sprint to Fire Speed.    Quickdraw Stock – Vastly improves Aim Down Sight Speed.    Steady Aim Laser – Improves Hipfire Spread.    Recoil Springs – Improves Horizontal Recoil Control and Vertical Recoil Control.     
With this configuration, the PPSh-41 becomes a highly accurate and mobile weapon, excellent for landing critical kills. You might notice the absence of attachments like the CHF Barrel or Rapid Fire. This is because their benefits are minimal on the PPSh-41 and are outweighed by their significant recoil penalties.
To maximize your PPSh-41 loadout in Black Ops 6 Zombies, improve reload speed and critical hit potential. Equip Speed Cola with the Classic Formula Major Augment, and use the Dead Head Major Augment for Deadshot Daiquiri to further boost critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.