Repair Power Armor Fallout 4 : Sometimes you’ll need to completely rework scrap metal you find in an abandoned garage, and sometimes you’ll find pristine sets of salvage plating. Below, you’ll find a quick gamers guide to finding, repairing, and modifying your essential defensive gear, as well as a few places to find armor to get you started.
Fallout 4 Power Armor Repair
Once you have a Power Armor suit, head to a colony with a Power Armor Station like Sanctuary or Red Rocket Truck Stop. While wearing the Power Armor, enter the yellow frame of the station, then press and hold the corresponding button to exit.
When you exit, your armor will have automatically reoriented itself to the outside, ready to be crafted. To interact with the Power Armor Station, look at the yellow frame. The crafting and transfer options will now be available to select.
First, you’ll want to repair the components. Interact with the station and scroll through the list of parts. The health of each part is displayed in a box on the left. If the part is damaged, the repair option will be highlighted at the bottom of the screen. Various materials will be needed to repair your power armor, but for the most part, you’ll only need steel, which you can easily obtain by scrapping metal objects around your colonies.
How To Repair Power Armor Fallout 4?
- Discovering your Power Armor Workshop
The first step, and not the least, is to find a Power Armor Workshop. This is the crucial starting point for any repair. They are often found in large settlements or shelters scattered throughout the Commonwealth. Ah, the pleasure of stumbling upon one of these posts while you are on a quest to survive the hazards of the Wasteland. And as the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, especially when it comes to your second metal skin!
- Collect the necessary resources
Before you dive headfirst into repairing, make sure you have all the materials you need. Steel, circuit boards, fiber optics… You’ll need them to get your armor back in shape. Remember, a good adventurer is a prepared adventurer. Or was it a scout? It doesn’t matter, the idea is here: stock up, stock up, and stock up some more!
- Understanding the damage and wear system
Each panel of the Power Armor can take damage independently, so it’s crucial to regularly check the health of each component. A damaged arm will affect your accuracy, while a damaged leg will reduce your mobility. It’s a bit like managing the health of several small Tamagotchis… except that if one of them dies, you could end the day with a leg missing!
- The repair process
The magic happens mostly at your workstation. Select the damaged item, make sure you have the required materials, and voila! Your armor is as good as new. It’s worth noting that some repairs may require specific DIY skills. If you’re the type who can’t tell a screwdriver from a wrench, it might be a good idea to practice a little beforehand.
- Anticipate the behavior of settlers and companions
Who hasn’t found their precious power armor “borrowed” by an overzealous colonist or a forgetful companion? To avoid this kind of mishap, be strategic: don’t leave your armor lying around anywhere. And if you feel like customizing your armor for others, remember: it’s at your own risk! Having your own armor is like toothbrushes, it’s personal. Well, except that your toothbrush probably doesn’t have built-in missile launchers, but you get the idea.
- Make the most of mods and building tips
With the vastness of the Commonwealth to explore and customize, never underestimate the power of a good mod to simplify your life. From better managing colonist spawns to securing your private room against unwanted invasions, mods can really make your life easier. Who knew installing an elevator or invisible floor markers could solve so many problems? You just have to know how to install them without crashing your game.
- Additional tips for the adventurer
Inspect your armor regularly: a quick glance after each battle can save you a lot of hassle.
Customize your armor to suit your needs: adaptability and style can (and should!) go hand in hand.
Never underestimate the importance of rare materials: a good stock of optical fiber and printed circuit boards can make all the difference.
