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Metal armor and metal helmet are a multi-piece set of armor in Fallout 4.
Characteristics[]
Metal armor[]
Metal armor consists of six separate pieces - the chest, two arms, two legs as well as a matching helmet. Like with all other armor pieces, each can be worn over clothing to combine the stat bonuses, however, certain outfits may occupy some or all of the armor slots - for instance, the red dress occupies legs and torso slots.
Similar to other armor sets, metal armor changes appearance with mods; for instance, polished metal armor will appear shiny and reflective. There are three variants of metal armor: standard, sturdy and heavy.
Given that metal armor lives up to its name by being assembled from various crudely fashioned pieces of scrap metal. It is also the heaviest of the three base armor sets.
Metal armor offers the best Damage Resistance at the cost of inferior Energy Resistance and Radiation Resistance. It is part of a family of specialized armor sets, with the other two members being leather armor - which focuses on mitigating energy damage over ballistic damage and combat armor which offers the most balanced protection from ballistic and energy damage in the Commonwealth.
Metal helmet[]
The metal helmet provides a Damage Resistance of 9 as well as an Energy Resistance of 4. It appears as a simple metal helmet with no inside lining and an adjustable leather strap around the brim. It may be modified to improve its protection provided but lacks optional slots for things such as pockets or lighter build.
Crafting[]
In the Contraptions Workshop add-on, metal armor can be crafted with the armor forge. The quality of the armor is chosen before production but the part generated is random.
| Materials: | Requirements: | Produces: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adhesive (2) Leather (3) Steel (6) |  |  | Light metal armor (1) |
| Materials: | Requirements: | Produces: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adhesive (4) Aluminum (3) Leather (4) Steel (4) | | Armorer Rank: 3 | | Sturdy metal armor (1) |
| Materials: | Requirements: | Produces: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Adhesive (6) Aluminum (10) Ballistic fiber (6) Leather (5) | | Armorer Rank: 4 | | Heavy metal armor (1) |
Parts[]
Standard[]
| Image | Name | Weight | Damage Resistance 
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Energy Resistance 
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Value | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Metal chest piece | 8 | 12 | 5 | 40 | 000536C4 |
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Metal right leg | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 000536C3 |
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Metal left leg | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 000536C2 |
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Metal right arm | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 000536C1 |
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Metal left arm | 3 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 0004B933 |
| Total | 20 | 40 | 17 | 100 |
Sturdy[]
| Image | Name | Weight | Damage Resistance
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Energy Resistance
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Value | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sturdy metal chest piece | 15.5 | 25 | 15 | 115 | 000536C4 |
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Sturdy metal right leg | 7.9 | 15 | 8 | 65 | 000536C3 |
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Sturdy metal left leg | 7.9 | 15 | 8 | 65 | 000536C2 |
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Sturdy metal right arm | 7.9 | 15 | 8 | 65 | 000536C1 |
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Sturdy metal left arm | 7.9 | 15 | 8 | 65 | 0004B933 |
| Total | 41.1 | 85 | 47 | 375 |
Heavy[]
| Image | Name | Weight | Damage Resistance
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Energy Resistance
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Value | Form ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heavy metal chest piece | 23.1 | 37 | 25 | 190 | 000536C4 |
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Heavy metal right leg | 12.8 | 22 | 13 | 115 | 000536C3 |
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Heavy metal left leg | 12.8 | 22 | 13 | 115 | 000536C2 |
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Heavy metal right arm | 12.8 | 22 | 13 | 115 | 000536C1 |
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Heavy metal left arm | 12.8 | 22 | 13 | 115 | 0004B933 |
| Total | 74.3 | 125 | 77 | 650 |
Modifications[]
Arm[]
Slot 1[]
| Mod | Descriptions | Weight | Dam resist | Eng Resist | Rad Resist | perk(s) Required | Components | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard. | |||||||
| Reinforced metal | Improves damage and energy resistance. | +0.7 | +1 | +1 | Adhesive x1
Cloth x2 Steel x2 |
+10 | ||
| Enameled metal | Improves damage and energy resistance. | +1.9 | +3 | +2 | Armorer 3 | Adhesive x1
Cloth x2 Steel x3 |
+10 | |
| Shadow metal | Improves stealth in dark areas, damage and energy resistance. | +1.9 | +3 | +2 | Armorer 3 | Adhesive x1
Cloth x2 Rubberx2 Steel x2 |
+20 | |
| Alloyed metal | Improves damage and energy resistance. | +2.6 | +4 | +3 | Armorer 3 | Adhesive x2
Cloth x2 Steel x4 |
+30 | |
| Polished metal | Improves damage and energy resistance. | +3.7 | +6 | +4 | Armorer 4 | Adhesive x2
Cloth x2 Steel x5 |
+40 |
Slot 2[]
| Mod | Descriptions | Weight | Dam resist | Eng Resist | Rad Resist | Effect(s) | perk(s) Required | Components | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No misc | |||||||||
| Lighter build | Reduces weight. | -0.9 | Adhesive x3
Cork x4 Fiberglass x4 Rubber x3 |
+1 | |||||
| Pocketed | Improved carrying capacity. | +0.4 | +5 carrying capacity | Adhesive x3
Cloth x4 Leather x4 |
+1 | ||||
| Braced | Reduces additional melee damage while blocking. | +0.8 | Armorer 1 | Adhesive x5
Bone x6 Steel x4 |
+3 | ||||
| Brawling | Improved unarmed damage. | +0.8 | Armorer 1 | Adhesive x5
Bone x6 Screw x4 |
+3 | ||||
| Strengthened | Reduces limb damage. | +0.6 | Armorer 1 | Adhesive x5
Bone x3 Lead x4 Screw x2 |
+3 | ||||
| Deep pocketed | Improved carrying capacity. | +0.4 | +10 carrying capacity | Armorer 2 | Adhesive x5
Plastic x5 Screw x5 Steel x5 |
+4 | |||
| Lead lined | Reduces radiation damage. | +1.5 | +15 | Armorer 2
Science! 1 |
Adhesive x6 | +4 | |||
| Stablized | Scoped aiming is more steady. | +0.8 | Armorer 2 | Adhesive x6
Aluminum x7 Fiber optics x3 Spring x4 |
+4 | ||||
| Aerodynamic | Power attack drains less AP. | +0.4 | Armorer 3 | Adhesive x7
Aluminum x7 Fiberglass x6 Spring x5 |
+6 | ||||
| Dense | Greatly reduce damage from explosions. | +1.5 | Armorer 3 | Adhesive x7
Aluminum x6 Ballistic fiber x3 Rubber x4 |
+6 | ||||
| Ultra-light build | Greatly reduced weight and increased AP bonus. | -2.4 | Armorer 3 | Adhesive x7
Cork x6 Fiberglass x8 Rubber x5 |
+6 | ||||
| Weighted | Unarmed and melee attacks ignore some of target's armor. | +1.2 | Armorer 4 | Adhesive x8
Aluminum x10 Bone x4 Fiberglass x4 |
+7 |
Variants[]
Locations[]
- A chest piece and a helmet may be found at University Point, in the exterior building with the armor workbench, on a shelf by the window.
- Metal armor parts are often worn by raiders.
- Worn by Colette.
Cut variants include light, medium and heavy helmet variations.
Notes[]
Although the heavy metal right arm has a blade mounted on it, it is there for visual purposes only and cannot be used.
Gallery[]
Light, medium and heavy helmet variations
