Power armor in Fallout 4

power armor- this is at its core, an exoskeleton, on which strong armor was stuck, forming a kind of knightly armor, only in a modern version, just such armor can be found or bought in the vastness of Fallout 4. power armor uses for the work of all its elements, including the exoskeleton, nuclear blocks.

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The exoskeleton is the central part of power armor; various elements can be attached to it, assembling a single armor from disparate parts.

Description of Power Armor in Fallout 4

As mentioned above, the central part of the Power armor in Fallout 4 is the exoskeleton, individual elements of the armor are already attached to it, turning the exoskeleton into modern knightly armor, a soldier dressed in such a skeleton looks like a walking tank from the outside.

Power armor comes from the nuclear block, when the energy in it starts to run out, many of the armor's functions are turned off, such as acceleration.

This armor consists of 6 components such as: 2 legs, 2 arms, a helmet and a body. Armor elements can be put from different modifications, thereby sometimes getting a completely bizarre armor. Also Power armor can be painted in different colors. In what kind of armor your character will walk around the territory of the Commonwealth, it depends only on your imagination.

When the protagonist climbs into the Power Armor, it immediately catches the eye that the display of the game world changes slightly, as if we are looking through a helmet put on our heads. The screen displays indicators related to power armor, the most important is an indicator showing how much more energy is in the nuclear unit and a set of power armor is also schematically indicated, each element indicates the state of this part of the armor, they are not eternal and when damaged, the indicator will begin to turn from green to red, indicating the general condition of the power armor. If the elements of the armor are not repaired or changed for a long time, they will completely wear out and disappear.

Power armor in Fallout 4 protects the main character from falling if you step into a radioactive puddle or lake, power armor will take over, and also in such armor, the time spent under water increases significantly.

Types and parameters of Power armor

In the world of Fallot 4, you can find 5 types of Power armor and basically one type of each of them, except for X-01, this armor has 2 cool modifications and raider armor - it does not have an improved modification. We list the main types of Power armor in Fallout 4 with their characteristics:

1. Raider Power Armor - this armor is the simplest of those that can be found in the world of Falluot 4, the basic characteristics of the elements of this armor are as follows:
   
2. Power armor T-45 - the initial armor of a normal assembly, we do not take into account the armor of the raiders, since there is armor made on the knee, from improvised materials. The power armor of the T-45 is slightly lighter than that of the raiders, and with the same resistance to damage and radiation, the T-45 has more resistance to energy damage, more durability, higher price and the armor itself is lighter. The basic characteristics of the T-45 armor elements are as follows:
3. Power armor T-51- you can already fight in such armor, the basic characteristics of the T-51 armor elements are as follows:
4. Power armor T-60 - the first serious armor, in order to possess it, you need level 21, it has serious basic characteristics:
5. Power Armor X-01 - this is the pinnacle of Commonwealth military engineering, this armor has 2 more modifications that have even better characteristics, but the characteristics of the X-01 are as follows:

Where can I find Power Armor?

Just starting the game, the main character almost immediately receives Power Armor by completing the quest for the Minutemen. But besides this way of Power Armor, in Fallout 4 you can often just find it, go to yourselves through the destroyed world and bam behind the bush, there is Power Armor.

But do not think that you will immediately be able to find the coolest set of armor, unfortunately, the level of power armor that can be found on the territory of the Commonwealth directly depends on the level of the main character. To understand what you can count on, we offer you a list of armor depending on the level of the character:

Name	Character level
T-45	1
T-45b	11
T-51	14
T-51b	18
T-60	21
T-60b	25
X-01	28
X-01 Mk II	32
X-01 Mk.III	36

In order to find out all the places where Power Armor can be found, read Fallout 4 Guide: Where to Find Power Armor?

Unique elements of Power Armor

Walking around the territory of the Commonwealth, looking into the most secluded corners and actively interacting with merchants, you can find several unique elements for power armor, it is known for certain that, for example, for the T-51 and T-45 armor, you can find a unique chest plate. Its uniqueness lies in the ability to restore action points under the influence of radiation. If you are interested in such an element of armor, then go to the laboratory called "Cambridge Polymer".

AT Fallout 4 series you can find 5 types of power armor: raiders, and X-01. In ours you can find all the answers to questions that relate to the search for power armor.

It is power armor that is, so to speak, its feature and, also, one of the important elements in the game, because if you think about it, then without it you can hardly do anything, and, moreover, it makes your life much easier in the game.

I would like to immediately give you some advice on how best to use power armor:

• For starters, always pull the nuclear block out of it the moments you leave it somewhere, because not only you like it, so that it can be stolen;
• I would also like to remind you that the more difficult the tasks are for your armor, the faster the energy of your core block will be spent;
• Collect all the Hot Rod magazines and you can visually improve your armor. But where to find them you can read in our article here;
• You need the Blacksmith and Gunsmith so that you can create much more advanced mods for your armor.

Main characteristics

Of course, this power armor is designed to fully protect your hero. The most important, so to speak, organ in this power armor is the nuclear block, it is with its help that you can use this armor, but without it it becomes just a piece of unnecessary iron.

Wearing armor, at least you do not receive almost any damage, because it is she who takes everything upon herself. Also, in it you get a much smaller share of radiation. And another advantage of the armor is that when you are in it, you can simply rush into a huge crowd of enemies and, in general, nothing threatens you.

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But, of course, this miracle has just a huge minus, which manifests itself in the fact that the charge of the nuclear block sits down very quickly, especially if you run, then just waste all your energy in a matter of minutes. Well, if you go in stealth mode, then yes, energy will be saved, but you can’t walk like that forever. So here's a little tip: try to use your armor specifically for bosses, or as a last resort.

Also, another huge plus fallout 4 series is that you can get your power armor at the very beginning. After talking to Codsworth in the Sanctuary Hills, travel to Concord and free the people at the Freedom Museum in the Call for Freedom quest. You can find a detailed description of this quest in our section. Articles -> Quests. In the second half of the quest, players are given a fully functioning suit complete with a nuclear unit. And here you have a small choice: use the armor as it is or modify it. Also, you can buy additional components for her, or steal them, which will be a little more difficult, of course, but it's free.

Modification and repair

With a very good, competent and correct modification of your armor, you can become simply incredibly powerful and dangerous for everyone - enemies will always try to bypass you. Well, for starters, in order for the player to be able to do something with the armor at all, then first you will need to find a power armor service station. It's the big yellow frame next to the workshops. At the beginning of the game, most likely, it will be very difficult for you to find such stations, but, believe me, that further, as the game progresses, this will not be a problem at all and you will meet them simply in the most unexpected places.

In general, you can always find out what can be done with the armor and, also, whether it needs to be repaired, whether it is possible to modify something in it, or replace it, as it turned out, this does not require a station at all. You can always find out just by looking at your armor.

You can also replace one module with another without using a station, in the end, and the whole list of what you can do with your armor without a special station.

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Power Armor Repair

To get started, climb into the reservation, then go to the service station and leave it there. And then just select "Use".

Select the item that is broken and click on the "Repair" button. I also advise you to regularly repair your armor, because if it has something broken, then it will not be able to fully work.

Power Armor Mod

To do this, you need to select any of the elements of your armor and check the "Modify" item. Further, depending on how much material you have and, no less important, which one, the station will offer you available modifications.

Also, if, suddenly, you do not have enough materials to upgrade, do not rush to panic, because you can always disassemble one of the items into parts, among which, in any case, there is exactly what you are missing.

I also want to remind you that there are various types of modifications that will pump something separate for you. So choose one type of pumping, or, if you can balance everything correctly, you can try to pump your armor, so to speak, versatile.

And for each of the elements of your armor there are their own mods and each of them pumps something into it. Try experimenting a little with leveling up your armor and make it perfect for your fighting style.

You can receive an important armor bonus for you when you repaint it. New types of painting can be obtained by completing various quests, as well as from Hot Rod magazines, information about which you can find in our other article at the following link.

nuclear blocks

And now we'll talk about what breathes life into your armor, namely, nuclear blocks. And, like everything in the game, you can get them in 2 popular ways: either buy them (the approximate price for one such block is about 500 caps), or steal them (although it will be much more difficult, but you won’t spend a penny). But, also, there is also a 3rd option, free and legal, but rather long. It lies in the fact that you can find nuclear blocks in various generators, abandoned suits, and also in random containers in the Wasteland.

By properly upgrading your power armor, you can significantly ease the passage and stop being afraid of enemies.

In addition to various types of power armor, for example, T-45, T-45b, T-45d, power armor of the raiders T-45DM, T-51, T-51b, as well as rare armor T-60, T-60a, T-60b , T-60c, T-60d and the unique X-01 power armor, there are various modifications for it, for example, the X-01 Mk.II and X-01 Mk.VI differ in their characteristics by more than two times.

Power armor has a frame and six main modules - one for the torso, one for the head, and four each for the limbs. The most important part, of course, is the nuclear charge module, which, with the help of modifications, can be improved in order to waste less energy.

To carry out modifications, a separate machine is required - the “Armor Maintenance Station”, which can be found at the Red Rocket truck stop and Sanctuary Hills. You need to put your power armor directly into the workbench, and then open the interaction menu.

After that, you can look at the available modifications for each of the six pieces of power armor. Can change as basic model, A, B, C, D, E, F:

The material from which it is made, for example, to make it titanium or explosion-proof:

So put a modification, for example, a blood purifier or servos:

Different parts of power armor have different modifications:

Mods consume a lot of different materials, so stock up on steel, lead, aluminum, fiber optics, glue, electronic circuits, and other materials.

We note again that different parts of power armor contain both the same and different modifications, which allows you to make one power armor for assault operations, another for moving around the Wasteland, and a third for exploring hard-to-reach places, for example, by putting jetpacks on it, as well as increasing protection against radiation:

However, in order to get these upgrades, you will need to upgrade a number of perks, including perks from the Intelligence, Strength, and other lines.

You can also install modifications to the frame from different types of power armor, combining different options with each other. You can get them not only by searching the Wasteland, but also by completing tasks, as well as buying from merchants.

Where to find T-60 power armor in Fallout 4?

This is a fairly rare armor that has higher parameters in terms of protection against damage, radiation and electricity. Now we will tell you where you can find it.

AT There are only two factions in Fallout 4 that use this model - the Brotherhood of Steel and the Atom Cats - and you can either get it for free by completing a bunch of quests and gaining the faction's trust, steal it if you can , and also buy, for several tens of thousands of credits.

We won’t tell you how it can be stolen, we’d better explain that getting it for free is quite simple - you need to join the Brotherhood by completing a series of story and side quests, then during the initiation into the Knights of the Brotherhood, you will receive this armor as a gift on an airship Brotherhood. In the same place it can be bought from the overseer Teagan.

The Atomic Cats may well replace the Brotherhood, for this you also need to complete a number of quests for them, after which you will be allowed to visit the store, which is run by a character named Rhodey. If you are not interested in good relations with this gang, then you can always rob them.

Parts for the T-60 power armor can be found in a place called Fiddler's Green Trailer Park. You will first have to break into a room under a characteristic sign in a nearby office building, you can do this either by hand or through the terminal - this is how you get a key that opens trailer.

It is necessary to find a yellow trailer with an orange line on the side, it is located north of the office. T-60 power armor will be inside, but you must be at least level 25, and better than level 30, otherwise you will get T-51 armor.

Where can I find X-01 Power Armor in Fallout 4?

This is a unique power armor in Fallout 4, so you have to run after it - it is entirely in a single copy, and its component parts are scattered across the Wasteland. Only characters from level 35 can get it, and even level 40 will be better. This decision of the developers is justified by the fact that it has the best security parameters.

So before you start searching in a certain place, make a save so that if the wrong spare part falls out, you will come later, being at a higher level. Keep in mind that searches are conducted in places with high radiation, full of traps and enemies, so prepare well.

The first instance of X-01 can be found in Installation K-213 located in the sea (southwest of the game world map). You can get there through the hatch in the "Abandoned Shack" (Abandoned Shack), located on the western border (two cells up on the map from the southwest corner). There are a lot of synthetics waiting for you there, so you have to kill them. Power armor is on the lower floor, behind the stairs. She is missing her left arm and right leg, but you can make them yourself.

The second copy of the X-01, an advanced version of the Mk.3, is located in a place called the Custom House Tower, which is on the coast, east of Diamond City. You need to find a building called "Court 35" (Court 35), go there and use the elevator - it will take you to the very top of the tower. There you will be attacked by a number of robots, destroying which you need to go into the room from which they left and press the red buttons - then the door leading to the armor will open.

Some parts of the power armor can be found in the National Guard Training Yard in the armory behind the main building. You will need the skill of a master burglar or a master hacker to get there, the terminal, by the way, is in the barracks nearby. As soon as you get inside, beware of traps - if they work, a giant security robot will be waiting for you outside to properly pile on.

There is a concrete guardhouse halfway down the road between Nordhagen Beach and Fort Strong. You can easily find the armor inside - there is no security system at all, so you can just go in and take it. Another copy of the armor is at South Boston Military Checkpoint, in the southeast of Diamond City. Go around the building until you see a cave. Inside it is an X-01 power armor of the first version. You will need expert level hacking skill to open the terminal.

Once again, we remind you that this armor will only be available if you are at level 40 or higher.

In this guide, we will show you how to repair, modify and dye power armor. We will also show where the magazines are located, giving various options for coloring the suit.

There are five versions of Power Armor in the game: Raider Power Armor, T-45, T-51, T-60 and X-01. Where you can find it, we told in. Here we will only talk about its operation.

Power armor is one of the more interesting aspects of the Fallout games and is often seen as a symbol of unstoppable technological progress. But unlike the previous parts, in Fallout 4 players are given the opportunity to get their own metal armored suit at the very beginning of the game.

Since the very first installment, the Fallout series has given players the ability to become a metal Goliath through the use of armor, an advanced suit that is an integral part of this game series. In Fallout 4, players can change and modify the elements of power armor, paint it in accordance with individual tastes and style of passage. Just like a rare classic car needs repair and maintenance, so power armor needs to be diligently cared for.

Tips for using Power Armor:

• Your armor can be stolen! So leaving it, take out the nuclear unit;
• Active classes quickly consume the charge of the nuclear unit;
• Collect Hot Rod magazines to unlock paint schemes and perks;
• Skills Science!, Blacksmith and Gunsmith are required to create advanced mods.

Main characteristics

Power armor protects the character's entire body. It consists of a main frame and six modules: a torso, four limb modules and a helmet. The most important part of the suit is the nuclear block, which is required for the armor to work. Without it, the suit turns into a sedentary iron coffin.

When wearing power armor, the damage received by the character, including from radiation, is reduced. It gives players a boost in strength, which increases the maximum weight they can carry. The armor also prevents all fall damage, allowing you to jump from rooftops into the thick of enemies.

However, don't get carried away. The nuclear block depletes very quickly, and even faster when running in a suit: try to run a little in power armor, and notice how quickly the nuclear block charge arrow drops. Hidden movement, on the contrary, saves energy, but it is not convenient to use it all the time. As a general rule, it's best to save power armor for boss fights.

Players can get their first Power Armor shortly after exiting Vault 111. After talking to the Sanctuary Hills, travel to Concord and free the people at the Freedom Museum in the quest "". In the second half of the quest, players are given a fully functioning suit complete with a nuclear unit.

You can use the armor as is, or you can repair and modify it. You can also buy or steal individual components, which will require much more effort.

Modification and repair

When well modified, power armor can turn you into a real Iron Man. For repair and modification, you first need to find an armor service station. It's the big yellow frame next to the workshops. For example, they are in Sanctuary Hills and at the Red Rocket gas station. And in the course of the game you will meet service stations in the most unexpected places. There are no problems with this.

By looking at the armor you can always see a list of components to repair/modify/replace. This does not require a service station:

To replace modules, click "Details" while standing next to the armor (and not the service station), and use the desired module from the inventory.

If there is no station nearby, then you can only replace one module with another. Repairs and modifications require a service station.

Power Armor Repair

To carry out repairs, stand in armor next to the service station and exit it. Next, go to the station and click "Use".

Select the defective items and click "Repair" if you have the materials you need to repair. Suits cannot fully function with broken parts, so repairs must be done regularly.

Power Armor Mod

To modify, select the desired module and click Modify. Depending on the parts you have, you will see the available upgrade options.

For each modification level, you can view the required components.

If you do not have enough spare parts, but there are items that can be disassembled into the necessary things, then this will happen automatically:

Many modules require aluminum, glue, copper, springs, etc. to be upgraded, so mark the materials you need for later search.

There are different types of modifications that change the functionality of power armor. Base mods offer various levels of protection, such as damage resistance and resistance to energy attacks. Material mods, such as active armor, return half of the damage dealt to the attacker and provide other bonuses. Many modifications require the costume to consist of the same mods, otherwise there will be no bonus:

Different mods can be applied to different pieces of armor to activate powerful bonuses. The effects of different mods are often based on the function of the armor component. For example, arm mods improve melee combat, while leg mods affect walking speed and damage when jumping on enemies from above. A helmet can be equipped with a flashlight, a jet pack is used to increase mobility, a Tesla Coil in the torso deals energy damage to nearby enemies.

Browse through the mod options to find the one best suited to your play style. To access advanced armor modification options, it is necessary to develop the Science!, Blacksmith and Gunsmith skills. For example, to create a jetpack, you need the fourth level of the Science perks! and Gunsmith.

Power armor can be dyed, also receiving bonuses for it. Paint options are available for every armor component except Raider Power Armor. New color options can be obtained by completing quests for certain factions or by reading Hot Rod magazines (where to find them is written below).

nuclear blocks

As we mentioned earlier, nukes are the lifeblood of armor. These precious batteries can be purchased from merchants (about 500 caps each) or taken from generators, abandoned suits and random containers in the Wasteland.

Look for them in basements, as generators are usually found there. If you plan to use Power Armor frequently, try to keep a supply of Fusion Cores. If the block is depleted while the armor is equipped on you, the spare will automatically activate.

Keep an eye on your energy levels while wearing the suit so that you don't get immobilized at the wrong time. Running, walking, VATS deplete the nuclear unit. When the charge is used up, the powered suit starts to move very slowly, forcing it to leave. If this happens during a firefight or a quest, you will have to abandon it and come back for the armor later.

On the map, power armor is shown as a helmet icon, so it is impossible to lose it.

Fast travel can be done inside Power Armor even with a fully depleted nuclear unit. To manually replace a nuclear block, walk up to the armor and click "Change" to insert the block into the armor's inventory in the same way as changing its parts. Power armor can be stolen by enemies, so take out the power block while leaving it!

Put the time and effort into learning and modifying Power Armor and it will help you survive life-threatening situations and defeat difficult enemies.

How to change the color of power armor

To repaint armor, open an armor service station, select an armor component and its coloring option. When applying the Hot Rod coloration to all components, Agility is increased by 1 point. Armor painting is free of charge.

How to get different color options:

• Complete the Call for Freedom quest as the Minutemen to obtain the T-45 Minutemen coloration option;
• complete the quest "Conspiracy" for the faction "Railroad" to get a variant for the T-51;
• Complete the Atomic Cats quest for the T-60 variant;
• Complete the Brotherhood of Steel: Shadow of Steel quest to get the BOS variant for the T-60;
• Complete the Nuclear Family Institute quest to get an option for X-01;
• to open red.

Location of Hot Rod Magazines

The first magazine can be found near Sanctuary in the cemetery of old robots. It lies on a table inside a small concrete building:

The other one is in the Atomic Cats Garage, guys who are professionally engaged in modifying power armor. Find the trailer of Zeke - the leader of the Atomic Cats, the magazine is on the table near the bed.

If we talk about what is the best Power armor in Fallout 4, then there is no doubt - this is the X-01. Developed with the help of US Army specialists, it bypasses pre-war counterparts in all respects and provides the best protection.

Its advantage is ultra-light, but at the same time very durable materials and reinforced seams with ceramic inserts. Let's take a closer look at the parameters of the best armor in Fallout 4.

Standard performance, no upgrade

• Damage Protection - 220;
• Protection against energy damage - 140;
• Radiation protection - 150.

• Damage Protection - 220;
• Protection against energy damage - 210;
• Radiation protection - 300.

limbs

• Damage Protection - 170;
• Protection against energy damage - 110;
• Radiation protection - 150.

Total weight:

• 92 kg.

Total price:

• 1220 coins.

Best Power Armor in Fallout 4

About paint and material modifications

The armor does not have any special improvements - everything that is available in these sections for it is also available for other types of Power armor.

How to get a?

After reaching level 28, it is possible to find one of the armor elements on one of the frames in locations that the player has not visited before. There is also a small possibility that Rowdy from .

The helmet can be fished out of a merchant on the Prydwen using a fat man or other methods.

There are also several almost fully equipped options that can be found by watching the video attached to the article.

If you do not want to bother, then use the console - open it through the "~" key and enter player.additem [number indicating the amount].

Armor IDs:

• Helmet - 00154AC5;
• Torso - 00154AC8;
• Left hand - 00154AC3;
• Right hand - 00154AC4;
• Left leg - 00154AC6;
• Right leg - 00154AC7.

Notes

The best Fallout 4 Power Armor bears a strong resemblance to the New Vegas Leftovers and the upgraded armor from the second part of the game. Apparently, it is the same Enclave armor, or one of its early prototypes. Only she has a mention of the organization in the form of the prefix "X" in the name.

The helmet has lights placed in the eyes, while the rest of the game has them on the forehead.

Sometimes when using a jetpack, the fire remains, but nothing is consumed - this bug can be fixed by reusing the backpack.