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Guide: Optimized Loadouts for PPSh-41 in Multiplayer and Zombies

by Ellie Feb 12,2025

The iconic PPSh-41 submachine gun has returned in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2, proving effective in both Multiplayer and Zombies modes. This guide details how to unlock it and provides optimal loadouts for each game mode.

Unlocking the PPSh-41

The PPSh-41 is unlocked via the Season 2 Battle Pass. It's a High Value Target on Page 6, with an Ultra rarity Blueprint on Page 14. For faster access, disable automatic Battle Pass token spending and strategically use tokens. BlackCell owners can instantly skip to a page of their choice, allowing immediate access to the weapon.

Multiplayer Loadout

The PPSh-41 Multiplayer Loadout

The PPSh-41's high capacity and fire rate excel in close-quarters combat. However, recoil management is crucial. This loadout prioritizes accuracy and mobility:

  • Compensator: Improves vertical recoil control.
  • Long Barrel: Extends damage range.
  • Vertical Foregrip: Improves horizontal recoil control.
  • Extended Mag II: Increases magazine capacity to 55 rounds (note: penalties to ADS speed, reload, and sprint-to-fire speed).
  • Balanced Stock: Enhances hipfire, strafing, sprint-to-fire, and movement speed.

Recommended Perks:

  • Flak Jacket: Reduces explosive and fire damage.
  • Assassin: Highlights killstreaks and provides bounty packs.
  • Double Time: Extends tactical sprint duration.
  • Scavenger: Resupplies ammo and equipment from kills. (Unlocks Enforcer Combat Specialty for movement speed and health regen buffs).

Ranked Play Adjustments

For Ranked Play, replace Extended Mag II (unavailable) with Recoil Springs. Use these perks:

  • Dexterity
  • Fast Hands
  • Double Time
  • Flak Jacket

Zombies Loadout

The PPSh-41 Zombies Loadout

The PPSh-41's high fire rate and capacity make it ideal for crowd control in Zombies. This build focuses on accuracy and mobility:

  • Suppressor: Chance for extra salvage.
  • Long Barrel: Improves damage range.
  • Vertical Foregrip: Improves horizontal recoil control.
  • Extended Mag II: Increases magazine capacity.
  • Quickdraw Stock: Significantly improves ADS speed.
  • Steady Aim Laser: Improves hipfire accuracy.
  • Recoil Springs: Improves recoil control.

For optimal performance, use Speed Cola with the Classic Formula Major Augment and Dead Head Major Augment for Deadshot Daiquiri to boost critical damage.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.