How To Get Settlers Into Power Armor In Fallout 4

Learning how to equip your settlers with Power Armor in Fallout 4 can significantly boost your settlement’s defense capabilities. While the game doesn’t allow settlers to wear Power Armor permanently by default, there are specific conditions and methods you can use to get them suited up during critical moments. This guide walks you through the mechanics and strategies to make it happen.

Understanding Settler Power Armor Behavior

By default, settlers will not automatically enter Power Armor under normal circumstances. The only exception to this rule is when your settlement comes under attack. Understanding this limitation is the first step to strategically deploying Power Armor among your settlers.

Methods to Trigger Settler Power Armor Use

Option 1: Create Raider Cages

One method involves using raider cages to capture creatures or raiders. You can construct these cages in your settlement and then release the captured enemies in the general area near your Power Armor or settlement. This simulates an attack scenario and may prompt settlers to enter nearby Power Armor suits.

Option 2: Wait for Actual Settlement Attacks

Alternatively, you can simply wait for your settlement to be attacked by a group of raiders. During these natural raid events, settlers are more likely to seek protection by entering Power Armor if it’s available nearby.

Requirements for Success

For settlers to enter Power Armor during combat or a simulated attack, two key requirements must be met:

Power Armor must be physically present and nearby where the commotion is happening

The Power Armor suit must have a fusion core installed inside it

Important Limitations

It’s crucial to understand that settler Power Armor use is temporary. Once the raid concludes or combat ends, settlers will automatically exit the Power Armor suit. There is currently no way to have settlers permanently wear Power Armor in Fallout 4. This means you cannot use this method as a long-term settlement defense solution.

Summary

Getting settlers into Power Armor in Fallout 4 requires triggering combat scenarios—either through raider cages or natural settlement attacks. While it’s not a permanent solution, having your settlers temporarily suited up in Power Armor during raids can provide valuable additional firepower when you need it most. Always ensure your Power Armor has fusion cores and is positioned strategically near where the action will occur.

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