Metal armor (Fallout 4)

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.
==Parts==
===Standard===
Image	Name 	Weight	Damage Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Form ID
 	Metal chest piece	8 	12 	5 	40 	
 	Metal right leg 	3 	7 	3 	15 	
 	Metal left leg 	3 	7 	3 	15 	
 	Metal right arm 	3 	7 	3 	15 	
 	Metal left arm 	3 	7 	3 	15 	
Total	 	20 	40 	17 	100 	
===Sturdy===
Image	Name 	Weight	Damage Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Form ID
 	Sturdy metal chest piece	15.5 	25 	15 	115 	
 	Sturdy metal right leg 	7.9 	15 	8 	65 	
 	Sturdy metal left leg 	7.9 	15 	8 	65 	
 	Sturdy metal right arm 	7.9 	15 	8 	65 	
 	Sturdy metal left arm 	7.9 	15 	8 	65 	
Total	 	41.1 	85 	47 	375 	
===Heavy===
Image	Name 	Weight	Damage Resistance	Energy Resistance	Value	Form ID
 	Heavy metal chest piece	23.1 	37 	25 	190 	
 	Heavy metal right leg 	12.8 	22 	13 	115 	
 	Heavy metal left leg 	12.8 	22 	13 	115 	
 	Heavy metal right arm 	12.8 	22 	13 	115 	
 	Heavy metal left arm 	12.8 	22 	13 	115 	
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==
* Champion armor
* Devastator's armor
==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==
Fo4 metal helmet.png
FO4-nate-sturdy-metal.jpg|Sturdy metal armor
FO4-nate-heavy-metal.jpg|Heavy metal armor
Full heavy metal.png|Female version of polished heavy metal armor
Metal helmet fo4.png
FO4 Painted metal display.png|Painted metal armor on an armor rack
FO4 Enameled metal display.png|Enameled metal armor on an armor rack
FO4 Shadowed metal display.png|Shadowed metal armor on an armor rack
FO4 Alloyed metal display.png|Alloyed metal armor on an armor rack
FO4 Polished metal display.png|Polished metal armor on an armor rack
Art of FO4 Metal Armor.jpg|From The Art of Fallout 4
FO4 Metal armor loading screen.jpg|Loading screen
Fo4_metal_helmet_cut.png| Light, medium and heavy helmet variations
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