There is no bigger turning point in aFalloutgame than acquiring a suit of Power Armor. It is the moment that a player turns from a vulnerable wasteland survivor to a devastating stomping machine. InFallout 4, these imposing suits are far more advanced than before, acting like vehicles rather than heavy-duty armor. As such, one does not simply don Power Armor inFallout 4, you enter it.
Despite its superior resilience and technology,power armor is not indestructible. As with any other vehicle, it requires constant maintenance, care, and improvement. Players can and should enhance their Power Armor whenever possible. Through the use of Power Armor modifications, one can greatly enhance its utility and efficacy to their liking. Thus, creating a combination that best suits their unique style of stomping.
Updated June 09, 2025, by Ritwik Mitra:Regardless of the complaints players may have aboutFallout 4,there’s no denying that its implementation of Power Armor is the best players have seen in the series from a gameplay perspective. Fans of the TV show will love using this armor in the game, enjoying the power fantasy as they enhance their defenses and turn enemies into mincemeat. To make the Sole Survivor’s Power Armor more effective, players can modify it with certain upgrades that make this suit a lifesaver in pretty much every situation.
13VATS Matrix Overlay
Increases Hit Chance In VATS
VATS is the best way to take out most enemies inFallout, and it’s easy to see why players would love a Power Armor modification that does a great job of making this combat mode more satisfying to use. Players can use the VATS Matrix Overlay to aid them in this department.
With this Power Armor mod, the accuracy of players in VATS is heightened considerably, making it easier for them to target an enemy’s head or limbs. It’s a simple modification, but it makes combat more satisfying as players send their foes' limbs flying with a few well-placed shots.
12Reactive Plates
Reflects 50% Of Melee Damage Back On The Attacker
Regardless of how safely people playFallout 4, taking damage is almost guaranteed. The Power Armor does a great job of absorbing most of these blows. A great way to turn defense to offense in the blink of an eye is to add the Reactive Plates mod.
With this modification, players can punish melee attackers who get too up close and personal, reflecting 50% of this melee damage back onto the attacker. Watching enemies breathe their last because of their overzealousness is infinitely satisfying and adds to the list of reasons why Power Armor is so powerful inFallout 4.
11Tesla Coils
Deals Energy Damage To Nearby Enemies
Players will love to have Energy Damage inFallout 4, and seeing enemies turn into a heap of ash never ceases to be satisfying. With this modification, the Power Armor deals consistent Energy Damage to anyone in the general vicinity.
This passive damage may not be high, but it is a welcome addition to a suit of armor that already turns most enemies to pulp in no time. With this modification, this Energy Damage adds to the player’s overall damage output, ensuring that an enemy’s health bar is eviscerated in no time.
10Sensor Array
Perception +2
Sensor Arrayis a modification that one can apply to anyPower Armor helmet. It grants a considerable boost to one’sPerception stat. Thus, enhancing a multitude of sight-based abilities, the most notable ofwhich isV.A.T.S. With this improvement, one can land a greater number of hits with V.A.T.S, improving damage overall.
To obtain a Sensor Array modification, players must put in a fair bit of work. One must craft it through the use of aPower Armor Station. Thecomponents are tediousto get while achieving Science! Rank 3 is troublesome. It requires one to beLevel 28and have anIntelligenceof six, at least.
9Targeting HUD
Highlights Living Targets, Containers, and Other Relevant Materials
Targeting HUDis a modification that players can apply to anyPower Armor Helmet. Ithighlightsany living creatures, containers, and tagged junk items. Essentially, granting users a heightened sight that allows them to view objects previously deemed troubling to see. This mod offers significant combat and utility use for players.
Obtaining a Targeting HUD modification is no easy feat, as it is costly. One must craft it through the use of aPower Armor Station. While the materials are easily obtainable, the real difficulty results from acquiring the perkScience! Rank 3. One must beLevel 28and have a minimumIntelligenceof six to receive Science! Rank 3.
8Core Assembly
Increases Action Point Refresh Speed
Core Assemblyis a modification that can be applied to anyPower Armor Torso. It improves the player’sAction Pointrefresh speed, thus allowing them to recover more efficiently. For especiallydemanding character builds, this modification is exceptionally useful. However, nearly any player can benefit from the significant Action Point refresh speed enhancement provided.
There are three viable methods for obtaining a Core Assembly modification, each challenging in its regard. One could easily buy it from theAtom Cats, specificallyRowdy. Otherwise, players must craft it using components and by achievingScience! Rank 3. Therefore, players must reachLevel 28and attain anIntelligenceof six, minimum. While these methods are practical, aT-60variant is almost guaranteed to be awarded to players byLancer Captain Kells.
7Emergency Protocols
Increases Speed By 25%; Reduces Damage Received By 50% When Health Is Below 20%
Emergency Protocolsis a modification that one can apply to anyPower Armor Torso. It grants players a multitude of effects meant toprolong their livesand give them a fighting chance. While this modification seems lackluster in comparison, it can completely change the outcome of otherwise hopeless battles. Thus, proving it to be a beneficial modification to nearly any set of Power Armor.
The Emergency Protocols modification is a very difficult enhancement to obtain. One must craft it through the use of aPower Armor Station. Not only must one acquire rare materials but theScience! Rank 4perk as well. Players must first reachLevel 41, requiring a great deal of time and effort. Then they must ensure that they have at least anIntelligenceof six.
6Kinetic Dynamo
Recharges Action Points When Damage Is Taken
Kinetic Dynamois a modification that can be used on anyPower Armor Torso. It provides players withAction Pointswhenever they sustain damage. For a suit designed to endure numerous hits, this proves to be a substantially beneficial enhancement. As players can utilize said damage to bolster their endurance, allowing them to persist through long battles.
Acquiring a Kinetic Dynamo modification requires much time and effort. One must craft it through the use of aPower Armor Station. Obtaining the necessary components is trivial. AttainingScience! Rank 4, however, is challenging. To do so, one must reachLevel 41and then acquire a minimumIntelligenceof six for the perk itself.
5Medic Pump
Auto-Injects A Stimpak When Health Drops Below 50%
Medic Pumpis a modification for anyPower Armor Torso. It automatically uses aStimpakwhenever players take a particular amount of damage. Thus, allowing players to effectively recoup without shifting their attention away from a battle. Regardless of one’s playstyle, this modification proves to be exceptionally useful.
To acquire a Medic Pump, players must put in a great deal of time and effort. One can either craft it using aPower Armor Stationor by undergoing a quest. The former demands some components and the perkScience! Rank 4. To obtain this perk, players must beLevel 41and have anIntelligenceof six, at least. The latter requires players to complete theBrotherhood of Steelquest,Liberty Reprimed. Upon completion,Proctor Ingramwill reward players with a T-60 Medic Pump modification.
4Jet Pack
Allows The Wearer To Propel Into The Air At The Cost Of Action Points
Jet Packis a modification that can be applied to a T-45, T-51, T-60, or X-01Power Armor Torso. It grants players the ability to take flight for a limited time and a short distance. Thus, allowing players to reach areas previously unreachable, at least through basic means. Moreover, it has a multitude of utility and even combat-related uses.
While the Jet Pack modification offers a great number of uses, it is not without a hefty cost. Players can craft it using aPower Armor Stationor obtain it through a quest. However, making it requires many components alongside bothArmorer Rank 4andScience! Rank 4. Players need to beLevel 39and have at least aStrengthof three for Armorer Rank 4. For Science! Rank 4, players must beLevel 41and have a minimumIntelligenceof six. Should players not want to craft it, they can receive a T-60 Jet Pack modification fromElder Maxsonupon completing theBrotherhood of Steelquest,A New Dawn.
