The iconic PPSh-41 submachine gun returns 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 obtainable through the Season 2 Battle Pass. It's featured as a High Value Target on Page 6, with an Ultra rarity Blueprint on Page 14. For faster access, disable "Auto: Off" for Battle Pass Tokens and strategically spend them. BlackCell owners can instantly access a page of their choice, allowing immediate acquisition on Page 6.
Best PPSh-41 Multiplayer Loadout
The PPSh-41's high capacity and fire rate excel in close-quarters combat in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer. However, recoil management is crucial. This loadout prioritizes accuracy and mobility:
- Compensator: Reduces vertical recoil.
- Long Barrel: Extends damage range.
- Vertical Foregrip: Improves horizontal recoil control.
- Extended Mag II: Boosts 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 overall 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. This combination unlocks the Enforcer Combat Specialty, providing temporary speed and health regeneration boosts.
Ranked Play Adjustments
For Ranked Play, replace Extended Mag II (unavailable) with Recoil Springs. Use these perks:
- Dexterity
- Fast Hands
- Double Time
- Flak Jacket
Best PPSh-41 Zombies Loadout
In Zombies, the PPSh-41's rapid fire rate and large magazine are ideal for crowd control. This loadout 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 to 55 rounds (with associated penalties).
- Quickdraw Stock: Significantly improves Aim Down Sight speed.
- Steady Aim Laser: Improves hipfire accuracy.
- Recoil Springs: Improves both horizontal and vertical recoil control.
Enhance your PPSh-41 performance in Zombies by using 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.
