Combat armor (Fallout 76)

Combat armor is a multi-piece set of armor in Fallout 76. Combat armor provides balanced Damage Resistance and Energy Resistance but lacks Radiation Resistance and requires the player character to be at least level 20 to equip or craft.

BackgroundEdit

The success of the Army combat armor paved the way for superior models. The most important of these was the standard-issue^[1] combat armor issued to military units nationwide,^[2][3] with the first Army model relegated to domestic and garrison duties.^[4]

The new combat armor was manufactured in three different variants, for wearing with the standard armed services uniform: Light, medium (sturdy), and heavy. The modular suit of armor was manufactured from alloys that offer balanced protection from conventional firearms and energy weapons^[5] and provide load-bearing functionality in combat. A new combat helmet model was designed for all three variants, incorporating ear protection and a pair of attachment points for additional equipment, such as lamps (commonly found on surviving units) and targeting or imaging equipment.^[6]

The basic, light model was most common, issued widely to troops on the battlefield.^[7][2], it consisted of a pair of plates covering the chest and upper back, attached to standard load-bearing equipment, axillary protectors, and a pair of plates covering the thighs.^[8] The superior, sturdy combat armor variant was the baseline model. The torso assembly is enhanced with the inclusion of soft body armor from ballistic fiber, overlaid with enlarged hard armor plates providing superior coverage and protection. A groin protector is included by default. Limbs incorporate the axillary and thigh protectors of the lighter model, with the addition of plating on forearms, knees, and lower legs. The entire assembly was intended for units engaged in heavy fighting on the most contested fronts.^[9] The heaviest model of combat armor is a radical departure from the principle of balance that guided the design of combat armor. Emphasizing durability and protection, the heavy variant encloses the entire body in a layer of soft body armor enclosing it almost entirely, with the characteristic armored plates worn on top. The torso assembly incorporates the medium variant upgraded with armor plating enclosing the entire torso, including a characteristic hump that protects the upper back. Arms are sheathed in segmented armor that incorporates additional protection for hands, elbows, and shoulders (heavy axillary protectors include a pair of characteristic pauldrons). Legs are protected even more heavily, with armor plating enclosing the thighs, lower legs, and covering feet.^[10]

The standard combat armor was designed to accept numerous modifications, allowing for it to be tailored for specific purposes. Common material included additional reinforcement, “shadowing” (reducing its profile and signature, with a characteristic black finish), and an optional polymer upgrade that replaced the standard combat armor alloy with advanced combat polymers. Functional upgrades were numerous, tailoring the armor's functionality to the mission profile and included special linings (fire-retardant asbestos, radiation-resistant lead, or the unique BioCommMesh enhancing combat drug duration), lightened construction, upgraded combat webbing, melee modifications, weapon stabilization, and various customizations of the armor profile and silhouette to improve performance in close combat.^[11]

After the Great War, some factions developed their own modifications. For example, the Brotherhood of Steel armors incorporate a special coating that provides additional protection from background radiation.^[11]

CharacteristicsEdit

Combat armorEdit

Combat armor consists of five different pieces, one for each limb, and a torso. They can be worn over clothing with ease and can be modified with standard combat armor mods. All in all, it's a highly modifiable suit of armor that offers a balanced level of protection. Combat armor is available in four grades: Level 20, 30, 40, and 50. It is available in standard (light), sturdy and heavy versions with each variant offering increased protection at the cost of added weight and increased crafting resources. As with all armor sets in Fallout 76, it can be worn under clothing.

Combat armor has two mod slots with, the first slot allowing the player character to alter the armor's appearance while improving DR and ER. While they do change the appearance, from a sheer resistance perspective, the Brotherhood of Steel variant is the most powerful.

The second mod slot allows several utility improvements, such as additional carry capacity or a lighter build. Mods may be learned from scrapping armor or by acquiring plans. Mods may also be purchased, found in the world or awarded for quests.

Combat armor may also be painted.

Combat armor helmetEdit

The combat armor helmet is a green helmet with leather padding. It offers no damage reduction properties and is only a cosmetic headpiece. It can have its paint color changed at a workbench. The paint types correspond with the ones available for standard combat armor, but are unlocked seperately to the body colors. You can unlock the different colors through scrapping various combat armor pieces.

Images

Standard	Sturdy	Heavy

ComparisonEdit

StandardEdit

Image	Name	Level	Weight	Damage Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Base ID
	Combat armor chest piece	20	7.0	16	16	49	????????
		30	7.0	25	25	49
		40	7.0	30	30	49
		50	7.0	36	36	49
	Combat armor left arm Combat armor right arm	20	2.75	6	6	49	???????? ????????
		30	2.75	8	8	49
		40	2.75	10	10	49
		50	2.75	12	12	49
	Combat armor left leg Combat armor right leg	20	3.0	6	6	20	???????? ????????
		30	3.0	8	8	20
		40	3.0	10	10	20
		50	3.0	12	12	20

SturdyEdit

Image	Name	Level	Weight	Damage Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Base ID
	Sturdy combat armor chest piece	20	9.8	21	21	61	????????
		30	9.8	33	33	61
		40	9.8	40	40	61
		50	9.8	47	47	61
	Sturdy combat armor left arm Sturdy combat armor right arm	20	3.85	8	8	61	???????? ????????
		30	3.85	11	11	61
		40	3.85	13	13	61
		50	3.85	15	15	61
	Sturdy combat armor left leg Sturdy combat armor right leg	20	4.2	8	8	25	???????? ????????
		30	4.2	11	11	25
		40	4.2	13	13	25
		50	4.2	15	15	25

HeavyEdit

Image	Name	Level	Weight	Damage Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Base ID
	Heavy combat armor chest piece	20	12.6	27	27	73	????????
		30	12.6	43	43	73
		40	12.6	52	52	73
		50	12.6	61	61	73
	Heavy combat armor left arm Heavy combat armor right arm	20	4.95	11	11	73	???????? ????????
		30	4.95	14	14	73
		40	4.95	17	17	73
		50	4.95	20	20	73
	Heavy combat armor left leg Heavy combat armor right leg	20	5.4	11	11	30	???????? ????????
		30	5.4	14	14	30
		40	5.4	17	17	30
		50	5.4	20	20	30

VariantsEdit

• Stand Fast: An unique version.

CraftingEdit

Combat armor can be crafted at an armor workbench.

StandardEdit

Name	Level	Ballistic Fiber	Leather	Plastic	Rubber	Steel
Combat armor chest piece	20	0	7	11	7	15
	30	4	9	13	9	18
	40	6	12	16	12	22
	50	8	15	19	15	26
Combat armor left arm Combat armor right arm	20	0	6	8	6	11
	30	4	8	10	8	14
	40	6	11	13	11	18
	50	8	14	16	14	22
Combat armor left leg Combat armor right leg	20	0	6	9	6	12
	30	4	8	11	8	15
	40	6	11	14	11	19
	50	8	14	17	14	23

SturdyEdit

Name	Level	Ballistic Fiber	Leather	Plastic	Rubber	Steel
Sturdy combat armor chest piece	20	0	8	14	9	19
	30	4	10	16	11	22
	40	6	13	19	14	26
	50	8	16	22	17	30
Sturdy combat armor left arm Sturdy combat armor right arm	20	0	7	10	7	13
	30	4	9	12	9	16
	40	6	12	15	12	20
	50	8	15	18	15	24
Sturdy combat armor left leg Sturdy combat armor right leg	20	0	7	11	7	16
	30	4	9	13	9	19
	40	6	12	16	12	23
	50	8	15	19	15	27

HeavyEdit

Name	Level	Ballistic Fiber	Leather	Plastic	Rubber	Steel
Heavy combat armor chest piece	20	0	9	18	10	23
	30	4	11	20	12	26
	40	6	14	23	15	30
	50	8	17	26	18	34
Heavy combat armor left arm Heavy combat armor right arm	20	0	7	11	7	16
	30	4	9	13	9	19
	40	6	12	16	12	23
	50	8	15	19	15	27
Heavy combat armor left leg Heavy combat armor right leg	20	0	7	13	7	18
	30	4	9	15	9	21
	40	6	12	18	12	25
	50	8	15	21	15	29

• Equipping the Armorer perk at level 2 or higher can significantly reduce the amount of crafting materials required.

PlansEdit

• Plan: Light combat arms
• Plan: Light combat legs
• Plan: Light combat torso
• Plan: Sturdy combat arms
• Plan: Sturdy combat legs
• Plan: Sturdy combat torso
• Plan: Heavy combat arms
• Plan: Heavy combat legs
• Plan: Heavy combat torso

Plans to craft combat armor are given as a reward for completing the Free States quests. These quests begin with Early Warnings.

ModificationsEdit

This item has the following modification slots: Material, Misc.

• All numbers are relative to the base stats. If a range is shown, the value scales with the level of the item modified.
• Weight modifiers for misc. mods apply to the base weight of the item modified by the material.

TorsoEdit

Material

Misc

LimbsEdit

Material

Misc

Misc (arms only)

Misc (legs only)

CosmeticEdit

All cosmetic skins are available exclusively through the Atomic Shop.

Name	Image	Description
Blood-Washed	Add an image to this gallery	Make enemies think otherwise before trying to fight you with the Blood-Washed Paint for Combat Armor.
Camouflage	Add an image to this gallery	Be ready for war with this Camouflage Paint for your Combat Armor.
Patriot	Add an image to this gallery	Just because America is gone doesn't mean patriotism is! Show your love with the Patriot Paint for your Combat Armor.
Vault-Tec	Add an image to this gallery	From your friends at Vault-Tec, an officially branded paint for your trusty Combat Armor.
Free States	Add an image to this gallery	You have the right to be well armored with this Free States Combat Armor Paint.

LocationsEdit

• A helmet can be found at the Charleston Capitol Building in the Charleston Capitol Courthouse, on a table with a lamp and folder under the collapsed floor. Another can be found on the front desk of the DMV.
• A helmet may be found at Morgantown, at the street camp, inside the large tent, on a table.
• A helmet can be found on a cabinet shelf in a shed to the south of the North Kanawha lookout, to the left of the fridge.

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