Season 2 of Black Ops 6 and Warzone has brought back a fan-favorite: the PPSh-41. This iconic submachine gun (SMG) proves highly effective, offering unique advantages in both Multiplayer and Zombies modes. Let's explore the optimal loadouts for each.
How To Unlock the PPSh-41 in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The PPSh-41 is unlocked via the Season 2 Battle Pass. It's featured as the High Value Target on Page 6, with an Ultra rarity Blueprint on Page 14. For faster access, set your Battle Pass Tokens to "Auto: Off" to control spending. BlackCell owners can instantly skip to a page of their choice, allowing immediate acquisition of the PPSh-41 by skipping to Page 6.
Best PPSh-41 Loadout in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer

The PPSh-41's high capacity and fire rate make it a close-quarters powerhouse in Multiplayer, capable of impressive multi-kills. However, its recoil can be challenging. This loadout mitigates that:
- Compensator: Improves Vertical Recoil Control.
- Long Barrel: Improves Damage Range.
- Vertical Foregrip: Improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II: Increases magazine capacity to 55 rounds (penalties to ADS speed, reload, and sprint-to-fire speed apply).
- Balanced Stock: Improves hipfire, strafing, sprint-to-fire, and movement speed.
This build enhances accuracy, magazine size, and mobility, making it ideal for flanking and surprise attacks. Its high fire rate necessitates efficient ammo management. Pair it with these perks:
- Perk 1: Flak Jacket: Reduces explosive and fire damage.
- Perk 2: Assassin: Highlights killstreaked enemies and provides Bounty Packs for extra score.
- Perk 3: Double Time: Extends Tactical Sprint duration.
- Perk Greed: Scavenger: Resupplies ammo and equipment from downed enemies.
This perk combination unlocks the Enforcer Combat Specialty, boosting movement speed and health regeneration after kills.
PPSh-41 Loadout Changes for Ranked Play
Ranked Play's restricted attachments require a slight modification. Use the above build, substituting Recoil Springs for Extended Mag II (unavailable in Ranked). The recommended perks are:
- Perk 1: Dexterity
- Perk 2: Fast Hands
- Perk 3: Double Time
- Perk 4: Flak Jacket
Best PPSh-41 Loadout for Black Ops 6 Zombies

The PPSh-41 shines in Zombies, its high fire rate and capacity delivering exceptional damage per second, perfect for crowd control. Here's the optimal Zombies loadout:
- Suppressor: Chance to drop extra salvage.
- Long Barrel: Improves Damage Range.
- Vertical Foregrip: Improves Horizontal Recoil Control.
- Extended Mag II: Increases magazine capacity to 55 rounds (penalties to ADS speed, reload, and sprint-to-fire speed apply).
- Quickdraw Stock: Vastly improves Aim Down Sight Speed.
- Steady Aim Laser: Improves Hipfire Spread.
- Recoil Springs: Improves Horizontal and Vertical Recoil Control.
This build prioritizes accuracy and mobility. We've omitted attachments like the CHF Barrel and Rapid Fire due to their comparatively weak performance for the PPSh-41. To maximize performance, use Speed Cola with the Classic Formula Major Augment and the Dead Head Major Augment for Deadshot Daiquiri to boost critical damage.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.