Power armor in Fallout 4: where to find all types

Power armor in Fallout 4 — an exoskeleton frame on which heavy and reinforced protective elements are attached. This equipment has several types and modifications, but any model can significantly strengthen the character and increase his chances of survival. Power armor in Fallout 4 brings a special gaming experience to the game: unlike previous parts of the series, heavy equipment here has consumable resources and a special interface.

In this guide, we will tell you what types of power armor exist in Fallout 4, and also show you all the places where you can find this equipment.

How power armor works in Fallout 4

Power armor in Fallout 4 is the most powerful protective suit that turns its owner into a real tank, significantly improving the characteristics and capabilities of the character. Let's list the main dignity power armor:

• increased survival;
• no damage from falling from any height;
• increase in maximum tolerated weight;
• increased damage for melee attacks;
• reducing exposure from radiation;
• the ability to stay under water longer (if you have a helmet).

In addition to significant advantages, power armor has certain shortcomings: The suit's performance is maintained by recharging, and it cannot be hidden in inventory. Due to the size of the equipment, there is such a feature: if for some reason you decide to get out of the protective shell, the location of the last used power armor will be recorded on the global map.

The power armor frame is the base on which a set of protective elements is hung:

• power armor head;
• power armor torso;
• power armor right arm;
• left arm of power armor;
• right leg of power armor;
• left leg of power armor.

It is important to note that the exoskeleton frame can be used even without attaching the listed parts.

The use of each additional protective element enhances the character’s performance, but each individual part has its own margin of safety. As soon as one of the parts becomes unusable, it will have to be repaired, otherwise its health will reach a critical level and the element will have to be replaced.

All major interactions with power armor are carried out at a special station. This machine also carries out the installation and dismantling of individual protective elements, and elements from different sets of armor can be mounted on one frame.

When the character is inside the power armor, an additional interface will appear on the screen, transmitting information about all the main parameters:

1. Strength of protective elements — red color indicates the need to repair the part or replace it.
2. Amount of health — the red bar reflects the degree of radiation exposure, which reduces the current HP.
3. Radiation counter — shows how much irradiation the nearest area is exposed to.
4. Compass — a radar that displays nearby locations, enemies, allies and quest markers.
5. Nutrition scale — reflects the current charge level of the active nuclear unit and the amount of spare resources in the character’s inventory.
6. Action Points Reserve — shows the available resource for sprinting and holding your breath, as well as the number of cartridges for the current weapon in the clip and inventory.

The power armor interface also displays the status of the flashlight being turned on, and also shows indicators for thirst, hunger, and other similar effects.

Where to find power armor in Fallout 4

Power armor can be found in different parts of the Commonwealth, but keep in mind that the higher the character’s level, the better the power armor will begin to come across - this rule applies to those places where equipment appears through a random generation algorithm in random places:

In addition there is interactive map power armor indicating the places where one of the exoskeletons is guaranteed to be located. This map shows all the locations where you can find power armor - guaranteed or random:

• Commonwealth.
  
• Far Harbor Harbor.
  
• Yader-Mir.
  

In the following paragraphs, we will look in more detail at each available type of protective exoskeleton and indicate the points where you are most likely to find the necessary equipment.

Raider Power Armor

• HP: 350-700.
• Physical damage resistance: 500-620.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 250.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• Raider armor ID code: 00153392.

Raider Power Armor - the weakest version of the protective exoskeleton, which is used mainly by high-ranking bandits and raider leaders (more often found on maximum difficulty). The suit is made from scrap metal, so it has very limited modification options, but it is very easy to repair. If the character already owns more advanced equipment, raider power armor can be recycled.

T-45

• HP: 450-1125.
• Physical damage resistance: 500-1100.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 310-910.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• T-45 armor ID code: 0019DED9.

T-45 power armor - the simplest industrial-style military equipment. This is one of the first versions of power armor that was developed and used by the United States Army. As a result, such a protective suit is easily accessible and this will allow you to protect yourself from unnecessary dangers already in the early stages of the game, but you should change this exoskeleton to a more advanced one at the first opportunity.

T-51

• HP: 720-1395.
• Physical damage resistance: 740-1340.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 490-1090.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• ID codes for T-51 armor parts: 00140C4E, 00140C51, 00140C4C, 00140C4D, 00140C4F, 00140C50 (helmet, torso, left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg).

T-51 power armor - protective equipment created by order of the United States over a ten-year development cycle. The suit, like other similar models, has great fame and various color options. Even after the end of the Great War, this armor is valued for its high protective performance, but there are other, improved prototypes that are significantly superior to this class of exoskeleton.

T-60

• HP: 990-1665.
• Physical damage resistance: 900-1580.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 645-1245.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• T-60 armor ID code: 00185D62.

T-60 power armor - a set of protective clothing that gained popularity after the Battle of Anchorage. This suit was a direct development from the T-45 exoskeleton design. By the beginning of the Great War, this model was considered the most advanced, and therefore became widespread, which explains the presence of a huge number of different design colors.

X-01

• HP: 1260-1935.
• Physical damage resistance: 1220-1820.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 790-1390.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• ID codes of X-01 armor parts: 00154AC5, 00154AC8, 00154AC3, 00154AC4, 00154AC6, 00154AC7 (helmet, torso, left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg).

X-01 Power Armor - equipment developed before the Great War, ultimately brought to fruition separately by the Enclave and the Institute group. This set has unique paint schemes, as well as the highest level limit at which elements of this costume will begin to appear. This armor can provide the best protection compared to all other models.

X-02

• HP: 1260-1935.
• Physical damage resistance: 1220-1820.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 790-1440.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• ID codes of X-02 armor parts: FEXXX807, FEXXX805, FEXXX80A, FEXXX808, FEXXX809, FEXXX806 (where XXX is the serial number of downloading the mod from the Creation Kit).

X-02 Power Armor - special development of equipment for the Enclave army. This costume can be accessed through an additional quest from Creation Club. You can get the equipment just like during a special mission. "Speak of the Devil", and in normal combat, because some multi-level opponents will begin to wear such armor in other tasks.

Boss Power Armor

• HP: 720.
• Physical Damage Resistance: 1220.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 1220.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• Boss armor ID code: xx00DC2E (where XX is the DLC download sequence number).

Overboss Power Armor — a unique set of raider protective exoskeleton, available only during the completion of the expansion’s story "Nuka-World". In terms of its properties, this kit is significantly superior to its regular version, and is also capable of inflicting energy damage to nearby enemies. Please note that you can only buy this costume after defeating Colter in the arena "Yader-Mobilchikov".

Power Armor "Horse"

• HP: 1260.
• Physical Damage Resistance: 1220.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 790.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• Horse armor ID code: FEXXX806 (where XXX is the serial number of downloading the mod from the Creation Kit).

Horse power armor — a unique suit created on the basis of a raider exoskeleton. This equipment is not included in the standard version of the game, but it can be downloaded through the official service "Creation Club". The armor pieces include parts from a toy horse, making this set a reference to the controversial update for "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" with donated armor for horses.

CC-00

• HP: 1150.
• Physical Damage Resistance: 1580.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 1245.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• ID code of armor СС-00: xx000863 (where XX is the serial number of downloading the mod from the Creation Kit and DLC).

Captain's Power Armor "Cosmos" - another set from the fan creativity club. You can get hold of this costume as part of the quest of the same name, but keep in mind that you need to find a building "Hub 360", and this place is located in an area not marked on the map. Individual parts for this armor can be exchanged for 15 boxes of toys "Captain Space".

Hellfire Power Armor

• HP: 585-1655.
• Physical damage resistance: 620-1820.
• Energy Damage Resistance: 550-1450.
• Radiation resistance: 1050.
• Hellfire armor ID code: FEXXX806 (where XXX is the serial number of the mod download from the Creation Kit).

Hellfire Costume - unique armor, access to which will only open after downloading "Creation Club". This outfit is initially worn by hostile gang members, terrorizing the locals. Getting an unusual exoskeleton is very simple: just find one of the indicated enemies and kill it, and then search the defeated enemy.

How to Modify, Repair and Charge Power Armor

Without proper care in the Wasteland of Fallout 4, armor will not last long, so we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the following points so that your equipment will help you out in battle for as long as possible.

How to install modifications

All elements of power armor can be improved, which will greatly simplify the use of the suit and increase comfort during battles. To modify a protective exoskeleton, you must:

1. Find a reservation service station - usually located in parking lots "Red Rocket" and in other industrial zones in various locations, but you can also build it yourself in your settlement.
   
2. Approach the machine in armor and leave the suit - the equipment must be in the station area.
   
3. Aim at the station and select a command "Use".
   
4. From the item menu, switch to the desired piece of armor, then select the function "Modify".
   
5. From the list of available improvements, select the required modification and if you have the entire list of resources, you can upgrade one of the power elements.
   

It is worth considering that different protective parts have both the same and different modifications. Also, to unlock the strongest improvements, you will have to upgrade perks such as "The science!", "Gunsmith" и "Blacksmith".

How to repair power armor

It is necessary to regularly check and maintain all components of power armor in good condition, as well as monitor the remaining safety margin. If you neglect this, you can significantly reduce the protective characteristics of the armor. You can find out how much strength the protective elements have left in your inventory, in the “Clothing” section. This information can also be obtained at the service station or through the built-in indicator in the suit interface. When you are ready to start repairing, leave the exoskeleton and activate the machine. The repair process is similar to installing modifications.

If a piece of power armor can be repaired, the command will be available "Repair" - press it and if there are enough spare parts, you can completely restore the damaged element.

How to charge power armor

Using the main functions of power armor consumes the resource of nuclear units:

• fast run;
• powerful attacks;
• use of the VATS system.

Once the battery runs out and there are no spare units in the inventory, the character will lose access to the main capabilities, but will still be able to move around in the suit, albeit at a very low speed. On average, one nuclear unit is enough for 20 minutes active combat or 2 hours leisurely exploration.

If, at the moment the current active block is discharged, there is a spare block in the character’s inventory, it will automatically move to the armor for further use. Otherwise, you will have to independently obtain a new nuclear charge, leave the suit and manually install it on the upper part of the back of the exoskeleton. Please note that power armor with an active nuclear charge can "steal" and use other NPCs, so if you decide to leave the equipment for a while, then first remove the battery.

The nuclear block in Fallout 4 can be obtained as follows:

• Found as random loot while exploring locations.
• Retrieve destroyed robots from their bodies.
• Buy from merchants.
• Guaranteed to be found in specialized areas such as military warehouses and other standard objects.

As a result, the charging battery is a conditionally endless resource, but it does not occur as often as we would like, which is why many gamers use a cheat code "player.additem 00075FE4 10"to get a supply of nuclear blocks through the console.

We hope that with the help of this guide you learned what the best power armor is in Fallout 4, and also managed to find other types of equipment in the Boston area. If you have any additional questions or know any useful information on the topic of the article, then write about it в comments. In a special section on our website, read other useful guides for the game Fallout 4.