Bastion - A Power Armor Overhaul
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #65 of 187 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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What does this mod do?
This mod is a complete rework of Better Power Armor - Redux. The mod has been completely rewritten with the CommonLibF4 and has a much better compatibility with other mods like Shield Framework or DirectHit.
You become a real walking tank. Your power armor will shield you against damage. You won't take any damage, unless your Power Armor parts breaks or you get hit by projectiles, which can penetrate your armor. This is a must have mod for all Power Armor fans!
But be careful, this mod also applies to your enemies! Make sure you also get Game Configuration Menu which allows you to tweak the durability of your power armor and of your enemies power armor.
Armor Penetration is a feature of this mod and can also be configured with MCM.
There are 3 classes of Armor Penetration:
You can add keywords from weapons or the ammo to a FormList within the Bastion.esp to make weapons or ammos penetrate Power Armor
(You can configure the % with MCM)
The basic configuration is as follows:
Low Penetration
- 20% of the damage will penetrate and damage the character.None
(Can be added to the FormList on Bastion.esp - Bastion_FormList_LowPenetration )
Medium Penetration
- 40% of the damage will penetrate and damage the character.
Keywords: WeaponTypeGrenade
(Can be added to the FormList on Bastion.esp - Bastion_FormList_MediumPenetration )
High Penetration
- 60% of the damage will penetrate and damage the character.Keywords: WeaponTypeMissileLauncher , WeaponTypeFatman
Bastion is a gameplay overhaul for Fallout 4 that makes Power Armor absorb damage per body part, with individual armor pieces protecting their covered areas. As parts break, the exposed body part becomes vulnerable. With 3,529 endorsements and 427,234 downloads, it's a popular choice for players seeking more realistic Power Armor durability.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 3,529 endorsements and over 427k downloads.
- Adds meaningful depth to Power Armor, making it feel like actual protection.
- Per-part damage system encourages strategic maintenance and repair.
⚠️ Cons
- No mention of patches for popular mods like Armorsmith Extended or other overhauls.
- Last updated July 2026, but no info on whether it supports the latest game version or DLCs.
For Fallout 4 players who want Power Armor to feel like a real protective shell rather than a simple damage reduction. If you're tired of Power Armor being an invincible suit and want a more tactical, part-by-part durability system, this is for you. Skip if you prefer simple, all-around damage resistance or don't want to manage armor condition.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since the mod changes armor behavior, test it in a save before starting a new playthrough to see if it fits your playstyle.
- Keep an eye on your armor condition—repairing parts before they break is key to staying protected.
- If you use other Power Armor mods, check for compatibility patches or load order conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Zzyxzz
- Version
- 2.0.1
- Downloads
- 427,234
- Endorsements
- 3,529
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/6/2023
- Updated
- 7/25/2026
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