Heavy combat armor (Fallout 76)

	For an overview of combat armor in Fallout 76, see Fallout 76 combat armor. For an overview of combat armor variants throughout the Fallout series, see combat armor.

	Fallout 76 apparel Heavy combat armor
	Levels 20, 30, 40, 50 DR Ballistic Energy Radiation Values Level 20 71 Level 30 99 Level 40 120 Level 50 141 Level 20 71 Level 30 99 Level 40 120 Level 50 141 0 Class Combat armor Sturdy combat armor Heavy combat armor Modifications Material Miscellaneous Editor ID Armor_Combat + suffixes

 

Combat armor is a set of armor in Fallout 76.

Background

Main article: Combat armor

The success of the Army combat armor paved the way for superior models. The most important of these was the general purpose combat armor issued to military units nationwide, with the first Army model relegated to domestic and garrison duties.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Characteristics

Type	Piece	Level	Protection			Weight	Value
			Ballistic Damage	Energy Damage	Radiation
Regular	Chest	20	16		0	7	60
		30	25
		40	30
		50	36
	Arm	20	6		0	2.75	60
		30	8
		40	10
		50	12
	Leg	20	6		0	3	25
		30	8
		40	10
		50	12
Sturdy	Chest	20	21		0
		30	33
		40	40
		50	47
	Arm	20	8		0
		30	11
		40	13
		50	15
	Leg	20	8		0
		30	11
		40	13
		50	15
Heavy	Chest	20	27		0
		30	43
		40	52
		50	61
	Arm	20	11		0
		30	14
		40	17
		50	20
	Leg	20	11		0
		30	14
		40	17
		50	20

^ ^{All the above are from non-modified pieces.}

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.

All combat armor types are intended to be worn with the combat armor helmet.

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  Brotherhood
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  Standard
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  Reinforced
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  Shadowed
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  Fiberglass
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  Polymer

Crafting

Components		Requirements		Products
0 Ballistic Fiber 4 Leather 13 Plastic 5 Rubber 17 Steel		Armor Workbench Plan: Heavy Combat Torso		1 Combat Armor Chest Piece

Components		Requirements		Products
0 Ballistic Fiber 2 Leather 6 Plastic 2 Rubber 10 Steel		Armor Workbench Plan: Heavy Combat Arms		1 Combat Armor Right Arm

Components		Requirements		Products
0 Ballistic Fiber 2 Leather 8 Plastic 2 Rubber 12 Steel		Armor Workbench Plan: Heavy Combat Legs		1 Combat Armor Right Leg

Modifications

Material (Torso)

Name	Ballistic Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Weight	Resources
Standard	None				2 Adhesive 6 Leather 6 Steel 4 Cloth
Reinforced	+1-10	+1-10	+10%	+10%	2 Adhesive 6 Leather 6 Steel 4 Cloth
Shadowed	+1-10	+1-10	+10%	+10%	2 Adhesive 6 Leather 4 Oil 6 Steel 4 Cloth
Fiberglass	+2-15	+2-15	+30%	+15%	4 Adhesive 12 Leather 12 Steel 8 Cloth
Polymer	+3-20	+3-20	+50%	+20%	8 Adhesive 24 Leather 24 Steel 16 Cloth
Brotherhood of Steel	+4-25	+4-25	+75%	+30%	2 Adhesive 6 Leather 4 Oil 2 Steel 4 Cloth

Material (Limbs)

Name	Ballistic Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Weight	Resources
Standard	None				1 Adhesive 2 Steel 2 Cloth
Reinforced	+1-7	+1-7	+10%	+10%	1 Adhesive 2 Leather 2 Steel 2 Cloth
Shadowed	+1-7	+1-7	+10%	+10%	1 Adhesive 2 Leather 2 Oil 2 Steel 2 Cloth
Fiberglass	+2-10	+2-10	+30%	+15%	2 Adhesive 4 Leather 4 Steel 4 Cloth
Polymer	+3-13	+3-13	+50%	+20%	4 Adhesive 8 Leather 8 Steel 8 Cloth
Brotherhood of Steel	+4-15	+4-15	+75%	+30%	1 Adhesive 2 Leather 2 Oil 2 Steel 2 Cloth

Misc (Torso)

Weight modifiers apply to the base weight of the item modified by the material

Type	Effect	Value	Weight	Resources
Lighter Build	+5 AP	+20%	-10%	4 Cork 5 Fiberglass 3 Adhesive 3 Rubber
Padded	-25% damage taken from explosions	+30%	+15%	3 Ballistic Fiber 3 Adhesive 3 Rubber
Pocketed	Improved carrying capacity (+10).	+30%	+10%	3 Adhesive 4 Leather 4 Cloth
Asbestos Lining	+15 Energy resistance and immunity to being set on fire	+30%	+30%	6 Ballistic Fiber 6 Asbestos 5 Adhesive 3 Rubber
Deep Pocketed	Improved carrying capacity (+20).	+50%	+15%	7 Black Titanium 7 Gold 6 Screw 5 Cloth
Lead Lined	+15 Radiation resistance	+70%	+30%	6 Adhesive 8 Lead 4 Screw
Dense	-50% damage taken from explosions	+60%	+30%	7 Black Titanium 6 Ballistic Fiber 3 Fiberglass 4 Rubber 6 Screw
Ultra-Light Build	+ 10 AP	+40%	-20%	7 Black Titanium 6 Cork 8 Fiberglass 5 Rubber 6 Screw
Pneumatic	Reduces the magnitude of incoming staggers.	+50%	+20%	5 Aluminum 7 Ballistic Fiber 8 Adhesive 10 Lead
BioCommMesh	Increases duration of chems by 50%.	+50%	+30%	12 Aluminum 8 Circuitry 8 Adhesive 6 Cloth

Misc (Limbs)

Type	Effect	Value	Weight	Resources
Lighter Build	+2 AP	+20%	-10%	4 Cork 4 Fiberglass 3 Adhesive 3 Rubber
Pocketed	+5 carrying capacity	+30%	+10%	3 Adhesive 4 Leather 4 Cloth
Braced (Arms only)	+25% damage blocked	+20%	+25%	6 Bone 5 Adhesive 4 Steel
Brawling (Arms only)	+10% Unarmed damage	+20%	+25%	3 Bone 5 Adhesive 4 Lead 2 Screw
Cushioned (Legs only)	-50% falling damage	+30%	+15%	7 Cork 5 Adhesive 7 Rubber 6 Cloth
Strengthened	-15% limb damage	+50%	+30%	5 Adhesive 5 Plastic 5 Steel 5 Screw
Deep Pocketed	+10 carrying capacity	+50%	+15%	7 Black Titanium 7 Gold 6 Screw 5 Cloth
Lead Lined	+10 Radiation resistance	+70%	+30%	6 Adhesive 8 Lead 4 Screw
Stabilized (Arms only)	+5% scope stability	+30%	+25%	7 Aluminum 3 Fiber Optics 6 Adhesive 4 Spring
Muffled (Legs only)	+10% harder detection for enemies	+40%	+15%	6 Adhesive 7 Rubber 5 Cloth
Aerodynamic (Arms only)	-5% power attack AP cost	+30%	+15%	7 Aluminum 6 Fiberglass 7 Adhesive 5 Spring
Custom Fitted (Legs only)	-5% sprint AP cost	+40%	+15%	7 Adhesive 8 Leather 4 Rubber 5 Spring
Ultra-Light Build	Greatly reduces weight. Adds 5 AP.	+40%	-20%	7 Black Titanium 7 Aluminum 6 Cork 8 Fiberglass 5 Rubber 6 Screw
Weighted (Arms only)	+10% armor penetration for melee and unarmed attacks	+60%	+40%	10 Aluminum 4 Bone 4 Fiberglass 8 Adhesive
Sleek (Legs only)	+5% movement speed while sneaking	+50%	+10%	5 Fiberglass 8 Adhesive 4 Oil 10 Rubber

Cosmetic

All cosmetic skins are available exclusively through the Atomic Shop.

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

Locations

• Random pieces are sold by Free States vendors.
• Random pieces (No modifications) can be sold by Cunningham vendor at The Whitespring Resort.

References

Fallout 76 apparel