Combat Armor Recolors
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #249 of 271 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
I will not update this mod anymore! If anyone wants to use files from this/make a NMM Installer Version/ Modpack feel free to do it, just give credits ("textures by akalor" is enough!)
First 2 Screenshots show my character wearing my Black BOS Outfit Retexture with Sturdy Combat Armor (and Heavy right arm) and retextured yellow flight helmet ~
This Mod replaces the standard colors, if you are looking for Standalone Versions check here. (Not made by me but uses the Black with Brown Leather Variation from here!) Changes: 1. 2/1. 3
- []Weathered Black Combat Armor []BoS Decal Remover []Full Black Polymer Combat Armor (Rest Black w. brown Leather belts) []Grey Combat Armor w. brown leather belts
- Clean Black (Red) Flight Helmet (i.e. Red Flight Helmet turns Black with cleaner white parts)
Edit your Fallout4.ini (wich is found in Documents/My Games/Fallout 4):
Change this line sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\
To this sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\,
Then drop the textures folder into your Fallout4/Data FolderQUOTE Uninstallation:
Delete the folder combatarmor in textures/armor Some of my other Mods: Black Road Leathers Dogmeat Simple Recolor (Black with Blue Eyes) Black Hazmat Suit Vault Suits (Recolors for Male and Female) BOS Uniform (Recolors for Male and Female)
Combat Armor Recolors darkens and desaturates all Combat Armor variations in Fallout 4, offering black, bright, and very dark green options. Includes optional star decal remover and yellow flight helmet recolor. A popular cosmetic mod with 6,644 endorsements, last updated in 2015.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 6,644 endorsements and 154k downloads
- Gives Combat Armor a gritty, realistic tone that fits the wasteland vibe
- Optional decal and helmet recolor let you tweak the look without extra mods
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 — may not be compatible with newer game patches or DLC
- Only affects Combat Armor, so other armor types stay vanilla
- No screenshots or install instructions in the description, so you're flying blind
For Fallout 4 players who want a darker, more grounded look for Combat Armor without overhauling the whole game. Perfect for screenshots or immersive playthroughs. Skip if you want changes to other armor types or need up-to-date compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager like Nexus Mods' Vortex.
- If you use the optional files, make sure to install the main file first, then overwrite with the optional ones.
- Check the mod's posts section for any user-reported compatibility notes with DLC or other armor mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Akalor
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 154,361
- Endorsements
- 6,644
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 11/15/2015
- Updated
- 12/20/2015
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