In Fallout 4, Marine armor is an advanced model of combat armor used by the United States Marine Corps. It provides superior protection, surpassing even heavy combat armor in this respect. Each component is designed to offer exceptional safety in almost any scenario.
The armor comes in several types: Zealot, Inquisitor, and Assault. There is also a special set known as Recon armor, which has legendary properties.
Features: In Fallout 4, Marine armor differs from standard or polymer versions by perfectly utilizing both hard and soft protection advantages.
- Torso: Comprises a tactical vest extending from the groin to the shoulders and neck, made from ballistic fiber. It combines rigid ballistic protection with a sophisticated life support system and a belt with four universal pouches.
- Arms: Protected by sleeves made from the same fiber and armor covering the shoulders, forearms, and backs of the hands. The rigid part provides additional protection at the front during aiming. The arm zone is equipped with extra pockets for carrying essentials.
- Legs: Protected in the same manner, with the addition of thigh pouches and a pair of stabilizers on the shins.
- Helmet: Derived from the standard combat armor set but includes a polarized visor, a filtering mask, and an additional strap for storing items at the back of the head.
The ensemble forms a powerful protective outfit that covers almost the entire body, except for its moving parts.
Characteristics
Marine armor in Fallout 4 offers the highest base ballistic and energy resistance compared to any other armors, except for the Power Armor and the Modified Heavy Armor from the “Nuka-World” expansion.
Modifications
Despite the excellent base statistics, the set can be further enhanced with various modifications:
Adding “Ultralight” modifications reduces its weight to 33.8, compared to 81 in the standard version. In this form, even characters who do not have a high carrying capacity can wear this set.
Applying the “Deep Pockets” modification to all parts reduces the weight to 26.8, but at the cost of 30 AP.
Where to find
In Fallout 4, the full set of Marine armor can be found in containers on three shipwrecks off the coast of Far Harbor. However, this is only possible after completing the quest “Best Left Forgotten.”
The gear parts only appear after the quest has been activated.
- Both legs can be found west of Haddock Cove at the southern end of the lower part of the sunken tugboat.
- The torso, helmet, tactical helmet, and marine wetsuit are located south of the southwest part of Rayburn Point in a sunken shipping container.
- Both arms are located east of the Grand Harbor Hotel on the stern of a sunken ship.
Alternatives
A full set of Zealot armor (excluding the helmet) can be purchased from Brother Kane at the Church of the Children of Atom in the Nucleus.
Some followers of the Children of Atom, including High Zealot Richter, wear incomplete sets of Zealot-type armor. None of these include the helmet.
A unique variant, “Atom’s Bulwark,” in Fallout 4 is obtained by the protagonist after completing the “Reformation” quest from High Confessor Tektus. It provides resistance to damage and energy that increases if the character is under the effect of radiation.
ID Codes
The first two digits depend on the installation order of the DLC “Far Harbor” and the presence of other expansions.
Zealot:
- Right Leg: xx009e5a
- Chest Piece: xx009e5b
- Left Leg: xx009e59
- Right Arm: xx009e57
- Left Arm: xx009e56
Assault:
- Chest Piece: xx056f80
- Right Leg: xx056f7f
- Helmet: xx056f7d
- Left Leg: xx056f7e
- Right Arm: xx056f7c
- Left Arm: xx056f7b
Inquisitor:
- Right Leg: xx009e5a
- Chest Piece: xx009e5b
- Left Leg: xx009e59
- Right Arm: xx009e57
- Left Arm: xx009e56
Other:
- Atom’s Bulwark: xx022601
- Marine Wetsuit: xx03a556
- Tactical Helmet: xx03a557
Please note that the “xx” in the codes should be replaced with the load order index of the “Far Harbor” DLC in your game’s data files.
Сonclusion
In Fallout 4, the Marine armor set is a highly versatile and protective gear available in the Far Harbor DLC, suitable for different types of players thanks to its customizable modifications and variations. Players can choose from three main types—Zealot, Assault, and Inquisitor—each offering unique benefits. Additionally, specialized items like the Marine Wetsuit and Tactical Helmet, along with legendary gear such as Atom’s Bulwark, enhance gameplay by providing significant defensive capabilities. The armor pieces are scattered across the Far Harbor landscape, often tied to specific quests, which adds an element of exploration and achievement to acquiring them. With the ability to modify these armors for weight and additional storage, players can tailor their gear to fit their play style, making the Marine armor one of the most adaptive and sought-after armor sets in Fallout 4.
