Maintaining your power armor in Fallout 4 is crucial for surviving the harsh wasteland. However, dealing with damaged or broken armor pieces can be a frustrating experience. Fortunately, there are ways to repair your power armor and keep it in top condition. Additionally, the question of crafting fusion cores, the power source for your suit, is an important one to address.
Repairing Damaged Power Armor
To repair damaged power armor in Fallout 4, you’ll need to follow these steps:
Ensure the broken armor pieces are in your personal inventory, not your workshop inventory.
Locate a power armor station, which are large, yellow frames found throughout the game world, such as in Sanctuary or the Red Rocket Truck Stop.
Interact with the power armor station and enter the “Craft” menu.
Select the damaged armor pieces you want to repair, and the station will automatically use the required materials, such as steel, to fix them.
Once the repairs are complete, you can re-equip the armor pieces to your power armor frame.
Crafting Fusion Cores
Unfortunately, the game does not provide an option to craft fusion cores in Fallout 4. Fusion cores are the power source for your power armor, and they have a limited lifespan. The game will automatically swap out a used core once it’s empty and replace it with one of your reserves. However, there is no way to craft new fusion cores yourself, no matter your SPECIAL level or the scrap items you have. You’ll need to scavenge for them throughout the wasteland or purchase them from vendors.