Highlights
- Modding in Fallout 4 offers a variety of armor options, from classic to unique, adding style and utility.
- Enclave X-02 Power Armor and Gunner Outfit Pack are just a few of the many mods available.
- Simple mods like Kat's Power Armor Repair Kits and P.A.N.V. Night Vision can improve gameplay mechanics and add more functionality to your Power Armor.
The Fallout 4 modding community has done a bang-up job cranking out thousands of mods that change everything about the game; sometimes for the better, and sometimes for the outrageous! Regardless if you're modding for fun or ease-of-use, there's plenty out there for you to choose from.
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One thing you can't leave home without, however, is a decent set of armor. Here are some of the best Fallout 4 armor mods that you can download and drop into your load order for your next playthrough. Every mod injects more pizzazz and style into an otherwise dreary and run-down excuse for the post-war fashion industry.
Updated on June 3, 2024, by Zackary Wiggs: Fallout 4 has seen a meteoric rise in players in the wake of Amazon Prime's series. Well, whether you're new to or a veteran of the Commonwealth, you'll need some armor to keep you safe, or at least some clothes to look stylish while you explore the post-apocalyptic setting.
While the base game has plenty of options for you, you shouldn't knock downloading a mod or two. They unlock whole closets of cool and helpful armor, and there always seems to be a new mod on the market.
25 Enclave X-02 Black Devil Power Armor
The Enclave's Pride
The Enclave is one of the most legendary factions in the Fallout universe. They might be nothing more than remnants of a forgotten past, but the impact this faction had on the world should definitely be commended.
With this mod, players can bring one of the most iconic forms of Power Armor from this faction in the game. The Black Devil Power Armor looks absolutely breathtaking and is a blast to use. There may not be much of the Enclave in the Commonwealth, but that shouldn't stop you from utilizing some of their tech.
24 Gunner Outfit Pack
Mercenary For Hire
Fallout 4 has plenty of different factions, each vying to etch out their own little parts of the Commonwealth. The Gunner's may not be the most talked about, but they will happily provide some muscle for anyone with the caps, and they have some pretty cool armor too!
The Gunner Outfit Pack is a more subtle armor pack that adds a fair amount of military-esque mercenary outfits and armor. It's a mix of modern ideas and the classic olive drab that you'd expect from military gear in-universe, so it's perfect to take on the horrors of the Commonwealth with.
23 Kat's Power Armor Repair Kits
A Workbench To-Go
Sometimes, the best mods are the simplest ones. With all the focus that's already there on Power Armor in Fallout 4, it's odd to see that there's no way to repair said armor unless players head to a Power Armor Station.
However, with this mod, repairing Power Armor on the move is now possible! It's a simple, effective quality of life mod that lovers of Power Armor will have a great time with.
22 P.A.N.V. - Power Armor Night Vision
It's A Night And Day Difference
Sometimes, all players want is their Power Armor to have more utility in the world of Fallout 4. So, when players have the option to add Night Vision to their personal set of Power Armor, it's a given that many people would jump at this opportunity.
This mod helps accomplish the same. It's a simple and great way to add more functionality to the upgraded and overhauled Power Armor suits of Fallout 4.
21 NCR Outfit Pack
The Rangers Move East
Fallout: New Vegas is one of the most beloved video games ever made, with many people considering it to be the best game in the series. The fact that mods referencing this game still bleed into other titles in the series shows just how much allure this game really has.
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The outfit worn by the NCR is one of the most iconic pieces of armor in New Vegas. So, seeing it get replicated in Fallout 4 is bound to be pretty cool for many New Vegas fans. Maybe you can even roleplay the Sole Survivor as a courier?
20 Hellcat Power Armor
It's Got Claws
Fallout 76 might have been a disappointment on many fronts... but at least the game has some really cool Power Armor designs. This includes the Hellcat Power Armor, which looks positively stunning.
Since both games run on the same engine, it was only a matter of time before this Power Armor suit made its way into Fallout 4 through mods. It's a simple yet great way to use this variant of Power Armor in the game and defend yourself against the Wasteland's toughest foes.
19 Concealed Armors
A Stealthy Approach
Some people want the benefits of a kicking armor set without the... shall we say, inferior aesthetics. The ability to hide armor behind trench coats and other clothing would surely be a plus.
Concealed Armors has the remedy. It creates a category in the crafting process called "visibility", which allows players to tinker with their armor and hide it underneath the outer outfit. This opens up a lot of new doors when it comes to mixing and matching armor sets with fashionable clothing options.
18 Wasteland Fashion - Clothing For Vanilla And CBBE Bodies
Ready For The Catwalk
For players who want to look cool and edgy walking through the Commonwealth, Wasteland Fashion is the right mod to choose. It introduces several cowboy-themed outfits into the game that give players that lone drifter feel.
Guys and gals can look more lore-friendly rugged or the post-apocalyptic Mysterious Stranger. There's plenty to mix and match to create the perfect intimidating, yet suave look.
17 Armored General By Hothtrooper44
Now With Tricorn Hat!
A Minuteman General had better look the part instead of running around the Commonwealth looking like a homeless scavenger, but it needs to offer solid defense as well. That's where the Armored General mod comes into play.
This outfit sums up everything the Minutemen stand for, while making the character stand out in garb that befits their esteemed position. This is a scalable armor set that allows players to craft their own version with higher defense stats that can take them to the end of the game.
16 Dread Headgear Pack V1D
From Utility To Creepy
Helmets are one of the weak points in vanilla FO4's armor range, and there's a shortage of content strewn across the modding landscape, but the Dread Headgear Pack seeks to change that.
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This relatively straightforward mod features four funky helmets done up in different styles for players to mix up and play around with. One can find them in the dangerous Glowing Sea area locked in a safe, so keep those eyes peeled.
15 Gloves Of The Commonwealth - Equippable Gloves
Keep Your Hands Safe
The Commonwealth is filthy, dusty, and cold, so why do so many walk around without a good set of gloves on? Gloves of the Commonwealth seeks to fix this by offering 16 pairs of equippable gloves in different styles.
The idea behind the mod was for players to be able to wear gloves normally included with vanilla game outfits separately from other clothing. There are some limitations to the mod, so be sure to read the description on the main page.
14 Armorsmith Extended
A Reinvisioned Armor System
One of Fallout 4's most popular armor mods is undoubtedly Armorsmith Extended. It's a whopper of a mod that grabs Fallout 4's armor system by the ankles, turns it upside down, shakes it out, and reassembles it into something brand new.
The mod allows normal clothing to be worn underneath armor pieces without squabbling for a slot, including hats and helmets. It also adds a bevy of workbench options allowing you to customize clothing and armor with protective weaves, linings, and a host of other items. That's just scratching the surface! There's far too much to list here, so head on over to the mod page and read up!
13 Atomic Warlords
Who Says Children Of Atom Can't Be Stylish?
The Children Of Atom are the Commonwealth's most notorious fanatical nutters, but they do have a sense of style all their own. Atomic Warlords adds a collection of Mad Max-meets-mysticism armor sets into the game that you can steal and wear for yourself.
These lore-friendly armors sport Church of Atom decals and signature stylings that not only look badass on them, but fit in perfectly with the hostile nuclear landscape of Fallout 4. Definitely a must-have.
This mod is great if you liked the additional focus the Far Harbor DLC put on the Children Of Atom as it adds more varied and utilitarian clothing to help tie them in to the base game.
12 Classic Combat Armor
The Veteran's Choice
The narrative lens of the Fallout 4 universe is tinted with a '50s era feel, and one of the most memorable aspects of the decade was the romanticized, traditional look and feel of the U.S. military. Classic Combat Armor takes its cues from that notion and tweaks its approach to fit the alternate history of Fallout 4.
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These armor sets look and feel like they belonged in Fallout right from the start. The mod was designed to mimic the look and feel of the armor set designs seen in Fallout 3 and the quirky New Vegas, and they affect all the major factions in the game, from the Minutemen to the Brotherhood of Steel.
11 Pip-Boy Flashlight
No Batteries Necessary
Lighting can mean a lot in a game, from immersion to plain old survival, and Fallout 4 is no different. Sure, there's the classic Pip-Boy light, but sometimes it feels more like an aura of light than anything. Well, the Pip-Boy Flashlight mod is here to help with that.
This turns the classic Pip-Boy light into a beam, much like your typical flashlight would work. It also does the same for the headlamps on power armor and those other rare pieces of armor that have them like mining helmets.
This is a great mod in addition to others in the "horror" genre of add-ons, as it will make the lighting more immersive and put more focus on where your character is aiming to be able to see.
10 Black Widow Armor & Pipboy
An Assassin's Favorite
As far as single armor sets go, the Black Widow Armor and Pipboy still remains one of the most popular ever conceived for Fallout 4. This is an intimidating-looking outfit from top to bottom, sporting a glowing three-eyed mask, hood, and trench coat motif ripped straight out of an assassin's handbook.
There's even a backstory to drive the narrative of the armor, plus the ability to switch to another plane of existence to detect the souls of nearby enemies. Lore-friendly? Perhaps not, but it's an excellent excuse to venture off the beaten path and experience a different kind of side quest.
9 Jackets & Coats Of The Commonwealth
Is It Genuine Leather?
It can be quite chilly during a nuclear winter, especially when you're right off the Massachusets Bay. Thankfully, Jackets & Coats Of The Commonwealth has you covered (literally). It's a fairly simple mod that adds plenty of style points.
It adds various leather jackets, bomber jackets, and even Maxson's coat too, which are all available for you to craft pretty easily. It doesn't do much to help in terms of protection, but who needs safety when you have class?
8 The Mercenary Pack
A Little Bit Of Everything
L0rd0fWar has cranked out quite a few armor mods for Fallout 4, and The Mercenary Pack is an all-in-one compendium that also includes new outfits made specifically for this particular release.
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The looks are subtle enough to remain lore-friendly, while distinguished enough to stand apart from the vanilla assets. The mod represents an excellent level of balance which blends style and functionality with the ability to upgrade each armor at a workbench. This is great work.
7 K-9 Harness - Tactical Body Armor & Backpack For Dogmeat
Keep Your Companion Happy
It's important to doll yourself up with the right armor, but what about poor Dogmeat? After all, he deserves a little padding as well. Thankfully, K-9 Harness brings tactical armor to your favorite pup, and it's fully customizable to your liking.
Side pouches and a backpack can increase Dogmeat's carrying capacity, while a ballistic weave can be added to make him more lethal in a fight. Better still, the mod works in conjunction with the Armorsmith Extended mod to provide more options. No more letting your poor pooch soak up bullets without a little support!
6 Classic Holstered Weapons System
A Better Look At What's To Come
It's definitely nice to have such a sizable carrying capacity in Fallout 4, but sometimes you want to see all the junk and weapons you're carrying as a reminder, or just for aesthetics. Thankfully, the CHW System mod helps you out there.
It allows for a more seamless and visible version of storing your equipped weapons in back or hip holsters. What better way to remind the wasteland's denizens that you're not there to mess around than to have a laser rifle strapped to your back?
