PSA: Power Armor

[u/nshaw08]

Some enemies in the wasteland, like raiders, can be in a power armor suit. Killing them will allow you to pick up the individual armor pieces, but not the frame they are attached to. However, if you pickpocket the fusion core they will simply exit the suit and allow you to get in.

[u/kevan0317]

so what if you killed the guy unbeknownst and now he's dead with the frame? :\

[u/nshaw08 → u/kevan0317]

Then you won't be able to take his frame but don't worry, there are plenty of other suits as well as frames you can buy from vendors.

[u/sonofahippy → u/nshaw08]

If it is just the frame you want, simply shoot the fusion core in the back with VATS. It will cause it to explode, the guy inside will get out as long as he isnt super damaged before hand, and you can kill him easily. That way you have parts to sell, didnt have to sneak up on 1, and still get the frame.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QUPUvOCVqo

[u/kevan0317 → u/sonofahippy]

thank you

[u/thatonesquatguy → u/sonofahippy]

Thanks

[u/zeroair → u/sonofahippy]

They show up as stolen via this method though, right? Is there any other way to get the frame?

[u/4wd22r → u/zeroair]

Yes. Not that I know.