Fallout 76 armor guide
Equipment works slightly differently in Fallout 76 compared to other Fallout games, as the mostly cosmetic outfits are equipped over the top of armour, which increases your defences and resistances. This Fallout 76 armor guide will go over the best armour you can find in the game, details about which outfits have some useful perks, and which armour pieces you should be crafting. Those looking for a beginner’s guide to get started with Fallout 76 should have a look at our Fallout 76 guide. There is quite a bit to cover in this armour guide, so we’ll go over exactly how each of the different apparel works.
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How outfits work in Fallout 76
Your character can wear three layers of clothing. The base layer is basic clothing like the Fallout 76 jumpsuit. It also includes hats, glasses or goggles, and anything that covers the mouth. The second layer is where your armour goes, while the third layer consists of special clothes that you wear over the top. You can of course forego the first or third layers should you so wish, but armour should always be worn when going out on an adventure. Outfits are mostly cosmetic pieces that have very little bearing on your overall stats, but there are some that grant extra protection or effects. Others are very important for obtaining Atoms (more on that in our Fallout 76 challenges guide). Below are the outfits that have stat modifiers that we’ve discovered so far in the game:
Ritual Bindings: Adds 1 damage resistance Spacesuit helmet: -2 Perception, prevents damage and disease from airborne hazards. Gas masks: Adds 1 damage resistance, -2 Perception. Black-rim glasses: +1 Charisma. Garb of Mysteries: +1 Perception. Hazmat Suits: Protection from radiation. Tattered Dress: +1 Perception.
Crafting the best armour in Fallout 76
There are multiple types of armour that you can create at Armor workbenches. Each one has an associated level with it, so the better the level, the better the stats. Here are all of the armour stats, listed by types:
Fallout 76 armour stats Legendary armour perks Unique garments locations Power Armor stats
Fallout 76 armour stats
Below are the armour pieces discovered so far in Fallout 76, along with their base stats. To use the search tool, I highly recommend searching for the type of armour (ie: Leather, Metal, Combat Armour, etc).
Legendary armour perks
In a similar fashion to the weapons, which you can find out about in our Fallout 76 weapons guide, there are certain enemies that are considered “Legendary”. They are the enemies with stars next to their name and can sometimes heal themselves fully when at low health. When they are killed, they drop one piece of legendary equipment that is essentially a buffed up version of the standard armour. Below are all the Legendary effects that appear on armour.
Unique garments locations
Like the unique weapons, there are unique items of clothing for all three layers that increase certain stats. These unique items are normally rewards for completing quests and these quests have the potential to reward you with some of the best items in the game. The Eye of Ra is a good example of this, as it increases the stats of certain associated weapons. I’ve listed all the ones I’ve discovered in the game below.
Power Armor stats
Finally, I’ve listed the Power Armor parts in the table below. You can equip individual Power Armor pieces from the helmet, torso, arms, and legs. For the sake of clarity, the stats below for arms and legs are for one piece each, so keep in mind that in real terms the weight and protection will be double for each of those parts if you have a full Power Armor set. If you’d like to know where to find the various Power Armors in the game, there is a Fallout 76 Power Armor locations guide with some of the key locations.
Fallout 76 guide series
This completes our Fallout 76 armor guide. There are many guides listed below for the game, detailing things like what each perk card does and what you need to craft certain weapons. There are also some guides dedicated to the new stuff that appeared in the Wastelanders expansion:
Fallout 76 guide - Tips and tricks for getting started with Fallout 76. Fallout 76 server status - For all the updates regarding when Fallout 76 is online or offline, head here. Fallout 76 Bobbleheads - They’re no longer permanent. Find out more about them here. Fallout 76 Magazines - These are also no longer permanent. Locate them here. Fallout 76 challenges - Want to customise your character? Get more atoms by completing challenges. Fallout 76 diseases - New to Fallout 76 are diseases. Find out how to prevent or cure them. Fallout 76 mutations - Also new are Mutations. Some are great, others are not, so discover more about them. Fallout 76 perk cards - Perks are completely different here. Get the lowdown on how they work. Fallout 76 event quests - A primer for all the event quests in Fallout 76. Fallout 76 daily quests - How to unlock the daily quests in Fallout 76. Fallout 76 enemies - A full list of enemies in Fallout 76 and details on variants. Fallout 76 nukes - Deliver the nuclear payload to your enemies and scavenge for rare materials. Fallout 76 lockpicking - Access safes and locked doors with ease. Fallout 76 terminal hacking - Obtain secrets and disable traps by hacking terminals. Fallout 76 character creation - Make your character as unique as possible. Fallout 76 CAMP - Build a CAMP that others will marvel at. Fallout 76 weapons - Make weapons and discover why you should pay attention to condition. Fallout 76 Power Armor locations - Want to look like a Brotherhood of Steel member? Grab a Power Armour frame. Fallout 76 treasure maps - Unearth valuable treasure left behind after the bombs fell. Fallout 76 multiplayer - Join up with others to complete quests.
Fallout 76 Wasteland guides
Fallout 76 ally - How to recruit all the new allies in the Wasteland update. Fallout 76 gold bullion - How to make a fortune in gold bullion. Fallout 76 factions - Learn about the Settlers and the Raiders.
