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Fallout 4 best Power Armor ranked and all locationsHere are the best Power Armor sets in Fallout 4 and where to find them
Here are the best Power Armor sets in Fallout 4 and where to find them
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
Looking for the best Power Armor in Fallout 4?Power Armor inFallout 4not only provides optimal style when exploring the massiveRPG, but also makes you stronger, able to carry more weight, land without fall damage and gives you more protection against the dreaded RADS.
As such an intrinsic part of the Fallout 4 experience, we’ve gathered a list of the best Power Armor sets you can find both early and late game. We’ve also provided the Power Armor locations and a rundown of how to repair your armor set to help set you on your way to success.
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Fallout 4 best Power Armor ranked
We’ve organised a ranked list of the worst to best Power Armor in Fallout 4. This is based on several factors such as the best to get early on in the game, the best for damage resistance, energy resistance and more.
Nearly all Power Armors will have a baseline radiation resistance of 1,050 (unless buffed with custom pieces). As such, Power Armor is essential when exploring places with high radiation levels whereRAD-X isn’t going to cut it.
Damage resistance, of course, dictates how much damage you can take before the structural integrity of the armor is compromised. Energy resistance refers to the amount of damage the armor can take against energy weapons. Keep an eye on this stat if you’re going into synth territory.
We’ve also listed where to get each Power Armor set in the game with map locations and instructions on how to repair it.
5. Raider Power Armor
Raider Power Armor pieces can be gathered from defeated Raiders. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
TheRaider Power Armoris objectively the weakest in Fallout 4 but is plentiful throughout The Commonwealth. You’ll often be able to collect pieces off of Raider commanders and it has that ‘apocalypse chic’ look if that’s what you’re after.
It can be easy to write off Raider Power Armor because of its initial weak stats. However, you can massively boost it with the right upgrades like Tessa’s Fist. This is a unique arm piece that can be found on Tessa in Quincy Ruins and provides additional damage resistance, energy resistance, and unarmed damage.
How to get Raider Power Armor
You can pick up pieces of Raider Power Armor from most Raider leaders. For a full set, defeat theRaider boss outside of Vault 88in the quarry, outside the Revere Beach Station or the Dunwich Borers. Otherwise, you can retrieve a set from inside the Cave within the Glowing Sea.
Acquiring the Overboss Power Armor required thre Nuka-World DLC. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
4. T-45 Power Armor
The T-45 Power Armor is the most recognisable set in the Fallout franchise. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
TheT-45 Power Armoris a reliable and iconic Power Armor suit in theFalloutfranchise. Although it’s technically one of the weakest of the bunch, it’s incredibly easy to obtain in anearly playthrough. It’s also a common set in the game, making it a great option for players still getting their bearings and experimenting with their first Power Armor set.
Models range from A to F and a fully upgraded suit can get you up to1100 damage resistance, 910 energy resistance and 1050 radiation resistance. We recommend using this suit from levels 1-10 until you find something a bit sturdier like the T-51 set.
You can upgrade the T-45 beyond the usual modifications with the Piezonucleic power armor torso piece. This is a piece of kit that may spawn within the Cambridge Polymer Labs and will increase the player’s Action Point regeneration rate.
How to get the T-45 Power Armor
You can get the T-45 Power Armor set within theMuseum of Freedombasement. You’ll naturally accrue it as part of theWhen Freedom Callsquestline where you first meet Preston Garvey.
3. T-51 Power Armor
The T-51 has the most variant models and custom paint jobs in Fallout 4. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
Speaking of theT-51, it is the perfect midline Power Armor to prioritise getting once the T-45 loses its shine. The T-51 isn’t too taxing to upgrade and is essentially the T-45 but slightly better in most stats.
Like the T-45, the Piezonucleic power armor torso piece can be fitted to the T-51 for added AP regeneration.
How to get the T-51 Power Armor
You can get a full set of the T-51 Power Armor at theRobotics Disposal Ground, far to the northwest on The Commonwealth map. The armor will be standing dormant next to the Vertibird crash site.
The Nuka set is a new model whereas the Vim set is a paint theme you can apply to any T-51 units. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
There is also aNuka-themed T-51 setthat came with the Nuka-World DLC and a customT-51 Vim! themed paintjob that arrived with the Far Harbor DLC.
The Nuka T-51 set is fully upgraded whilst also giving the player a +3 in Agility. It also has a unique Nuka-theme that cannot be replicated anywhere else. If you want this set for yourself, you can get one within theNuka-Cola Bottling Plantin the Nuka-World DLC map.
The Vim! T-51 Power Armor paint is a unique skin for any T-51 set and is themed around the Vim! soda brand. This Power Armor paint came with the Far Harbor expansion and can be found within theVim! Pop Factorywithin theAmbassador terminal. When applied, it will give you a +1 to Strength. There is also a ‘Refresh’ green variant found on the same terminal that will give players a +1 in Agility when applied to a T-51 model.
2. T-60 Power Armor
The T-60 has the most unique modded parts you can add to a model. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
TheT-60 Power Armorhas great stats across the board and is highly customizable. There are various modification pieces you can collect across The Commonwealth, most notably theHonor and VengeanceT-60 legs that can be bought from Proctor Teagan on The Prydwen. These modified legs can bounce 10% of melee damage back on foes and give a bonus to AP regeneration.
Lastly, you can get a Visionary’s T-60c helmet to complete the ensemble, which increases AP regeneration and both damage and energy resistance. This piece can be acquired after completing the’A Loose End’Brotherhood of Steel quest. With all of these unique pieces, it is the most customisable Power Armor set in the game.
How to get the T-60 Power Armor
Of course, this can be costly so you may wish to steal a set instead. You can also steal a set from the repair bay in the Prydwen. Again, this is risky and you can end up angering both factions.
1. X-01 Power Armor
The X-01 Power Armor is the strongest model in Fallout 4. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
As of writing, theX-01 Power Armoris the best set in Fallout 4. With high damage and energy resistance, this can be further modified up to a damage resistance value of1820and an energy resistance value of1390.
As such, the set is fairly rare in Fallout 4 but worth the time and patience to get if you want to be equipped with the best Power Armor in The Commonwealth.
How to get the X-01 Power Armor
As of writing there are no guaranteed spawn spots for the X-01 Power Armor in the main game. Instead, you’ll have to travel to the following spots for a random chance of receiving a full set.
Note, your chance of finding the set will increase if you are at a higher level when you first discover these locations (level 28 plus).
The Quantum X-01 Power Armor is one-of-a-kind and can only be found within the Nuka-World DLC. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
If you want an even more powerful version of the X-01 Power Suit, with a unique Nuka paint scheme that cannot be replicated, look to theQuantum X-01. This Power Armor set came with the Nuka-World expansion and can be found within theStar Control building in the Galactic Zoneof Nuka-World.
The Quantum X-01 comes fully upgraded and has a unique AP refresh buff when all pieces are equipped at once.
All Power Armor locations in Fallout 4
Below we’ve detailed all guaranteed Power Armor spawn points across The Commonwealth, Far Harbor and Nuka-World maps of Fallout 4.
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Power Armor spawn rates explained
Listed above are all the guaranteed spawns of Power Armor in Fallout 4. There are plenty of other spawn spots in the game that are randomised. The type of armor you can find there depends on your level when you first entered the area. For this reason, if you’re hunting for a rare Power Armor set, you’re better off exploring high-threat areas when you’re at a higher level (28+).
We’ve detailed below which Power Armor sets are likely to spawn based on level:
As a rule of thumb, if you’re after an X-01 Power Armor set, you’re better off exploring mid-high threat areas of The Commonwealth like Fort Strong when you areat leastlevel 28.
How to repair and modify Power Armor
You can modify, repair and paint Power Armor at a Power Armor Station. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Bethesda.
Now you have the Power Armor of your dreams, you’ll need to know how to repair it as it inevitably takes damage in battle. All Power Armor units will have an item HP meter that determines how much damage they can take. When this falls, you’ll need to dock your armor at aPower Armor Station.
These Power Armor stations are dotted around The Commonwealth, but the first you’ll likely encounter is located at the Red Rocket truck stop. You can also build Power Armor Stations at any of your settlements when you gain theLocal Leaderperk (rank 2) and theArmorerperk in the Strength skill tree.
If you want to get the most out of your Power Armor, also consider investing in theNuclear Physicistperk in the Intelligence tree which will give you extended use of Fusion Cores before they are depleted.
That rounds off our guide to the best Power Armor in Fallout 4 and all Power Armor locations in the game. For more Fallout 4 tips and tricks, see our guide to the bestFallout 4 modsor see ourbuildingguide for tips on creating the best sanctuaries in the Commonwealth.
