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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:
Steel (6)
Range
Level
Light metal armor (1)
Materials:Requirements:Produces:
Steel (4)
Range
Armorer Rank: 3
Level
Sturdy metal armor (1)
Materials:Requirements:Produces:
Range
Armorer Rank: 4
Level
Heavy metal armor (1)

Parts[]

Standard[]

Image Name Weight Damage Resistance Damage resistance Energy Resistance Energy Value Form ID
Metal chest piece Metal chest piece 8 12 5 40 000536C4
Metal right leg Metal right leg 3 7 3 15 000536C3
Metal left leg Metal left leg 3 7 3 15 000536C2
Metal right arm Metal right arm 3 7 3 15 000536C1
Metal left arm Metal left arm 3 7 3 15 0004B933
Total 20 40 17 100

Sturdy[]

Image Name Weight Damage Resistance Damage resistance Energy Resistance Energy Value Form ID
Metal chest piece Sturdy metal chest piece 15.5 25 15 115 000536C4
Metal right leg Sturdy metal right leg 7.9 15 8 65 000536C3
Metal left leg Sturdy metal left leg 7.9 15 8 65 000536C2
Metal right arm Sturdy metal right arm 7.9 15 8 65 000536C1
Metal left arm Sturdy metal left arm 7.9 15 8 65 0004B933
Total 41.1 85 47 375

Heavy[]

Image Name Weight Damage Resistance Damage resistance Energy Resistance Energy Value Form ID
Metal chest piece Heavy metal chest piece 23.1 37 25 190 000536C4
Metal right leg Heavy metal right leg 12.8 22 13 115 000536C3
Metal left leg Heavy metal left leg 12.8 22 13 115 000536C2
Metal right arm Heavy metal right arm 12.8 22 13 115 000536C1
Metal left arm 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

Cloth x5 Leather 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 content 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[]

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