[Top 10] Fallout 4 Best Power Armor (early to late game)

Updated: 04 Oct 2021 11:38 pm
Fallout 4 Best Power Armor
Check out these 10 Best Power Armors in Fallout 4 available throughout the whole game!
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The Fallout series is one of the most beloved series in video game history. The gameplay and setting are really captivating for players to get immersed in and Fallout 4 isn’t any exception. It is the best-selling Fallout 4 for good reason as it gives a ton of freedom to the players. One of the main aspects that make a Fallout game amazing is the power armor so in this list we’ll list the top 10 best power armors in Fallout 4. Let’s get started!

10 . Raider Power Armor

First, we have the Raider Power Armor. It is the weakest power armor in the game and also one of the rarest. The raider leaders are the ones who wear them and also are sometimes worn by normal raiders too. They have very few upgrade options but are useful if your current power armor is almost destroyed.

What makes it awesome:

  • Very rare
  • Needs only steel to be repaired
  • Useful when main armor is weak or low in resistance

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-500
  • Energy Resistance-250
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-350
  • Weight-102

9 . Base T-45 Power Armor

 
 

Next, we have the Base T-45 power armor. You can find it in When Freedom Calls mission with the Minutemen should you choose to pursue it. You’ll see that it is highly resistant against the raiders and low-level creatures. But it is better to avoid larger packs of enemies since it doesn’t take many hits to break it. Overall when you’re starting out this armor is definitely useful.

What makes it awesome:

  • Available as soon as the game starts
  • Easily accessible
  • Resistant to low-level enemies

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-500
  • Energy Resistance-310
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-450
  • Weight-92

8 . Base T-51 Power Armor

Next, we have the base T-51 power armor. It is easily accessible when you’re level 15 and definitely easy to use. The armor sets can be found in most industrial areas in the Wasteland. It can take on low-level enemies but creatures like the Deathclaw can really harm the player if they are not careful with their actions. There are stronger variants of the armor available throughout the wasteland too.

What makes it awesome:

  • Available after level 15
  • Resistant against a small group of enemies
  • Moderate overall resistance

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-740
  • Energy Resistance-490
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-720
  • Weight-92

7 . Overboss Power Armor

The Overboss armor can be found in the Nuka World DLC after you defeat Overboss Colter. One of the great things about this is it requires very few materials to repair it. It can acquire power from the Cola cars arena so you won’t have a problem in searching for it. The whole suit is composed of electricity and is vulnerable to water for a few moments.

What makes it awesome:

  • Produces electricity
  • Takes fewer materials to repair
  • Acquires power from Cola Cars

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1220
  • Energy Resistance-1220
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-720
  • Weight-102 

6 . Nuka T-51 Power Armor

The Nuka T-51 Power Armor can be found in the Nuka World DLC for the game. The suit is fully upgraded so that’s one less thing to worry about. The Nuka paint scheme is aesthetically pleasing and also provides a +3 Agility bonus when equipped.

What makes it awesome:

  • Found in Nuka World DLC
  • Fully upgraded
  • Nuka color scheme
  • +3 Agility bonus

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1340
  • Energy Resistance-1090
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-1395
  • Weight-114.8 

5 . T-60f Power Armor

The T-60f Power armor is the fully upgraded variant of the T-60 armor. The T-60 variant can be found in the Wasteland once you reach level 23. The armor requires a lot more materials to repair and upgrade than the T-45 and T-51. Unique parts for the T-60 including the Honor, Vengeance can be attached to make it truly powerful.

What makes it awesome:

  • Available at level 23
  • Legendary parts available
  • Effective against higher level enemies

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1580
  • Energy Resistance-1245
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-1665
  • Weight-114.8 

4 . Horse Power Armor

The Horse power armor can be found from the Creation Club. It is a heavily modified armor that looks freaky and cool if you’re into it. Some say it's a reference to the Horse armor DLC from Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion which you had to buy with real money. Nevertheless, it is great armor that you can use to roam the Wasteland.

What makes it awesome:

  • Unique design
  • Available in Creation Club
  • Heavily modified

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1220
  • Energy Resistance-790
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-1260
  • Weight-114.8 

3 . X-02 Power Armor

The X-02 power armor is another armor found from the Creation Club. You can get this armor during the mission ‘Speak of the Devil’. The armor is highly effective against high-level enemies. While the X-01 armor is overall better, the X-02 has higher health in every armor piece.

What makes it awesome:

  • Very powerful armor
  • Better than the X-01 overall
  • Customizable with different colors

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1220
  • Energy Resistance-790
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-1260
  • Weight-92 

2 . Base X-01 Power Armor

The X-01 power armor is the best power armor you can get your hands on in the main story of Fallout 4. It becomes available around level 30 so be sure to get this ASAP. The armor as usual will require a lot more material to upgrade and repair. When fully upgraded it becomes indestructible in a sense and makes it fun to play with.

What makes it awesome:

  • The best armor in the base game
  • Available at level 30
  • Looks menacing

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1220
  • Energy Resistance-790
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-1260
  • Weight-92 

1 . Quantum X-01 Power Armor

The Quantum X-01 power armor is the best and most powerful armor in the whole game no doubt. You can find this armor in the Nuka World DLC. You can find this armor while playing the mission’ Star Control’. The armor already has Mk V parts so you won’t have to look for them although it can be upgraded to Mk VI. The legendary effect is also enabled while wearing the suit where Action Points regenerate very fast.

What makes it awesome:

  • Most powerful armor in the whole game
  • Already upgraded to Mk V
  • Legendary effect enabled while equipped

Description and Stats:

  • Damage Resistance-1700
  • Energy Resistance-1270
  • Radiation Resistance-1050
  • HP-1800
  • Weight-110.3 

And that is all fellow Wastelanders! These power armors will surely help you out to explore the vast secrets of the Commonwealth so good luck!

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