In Fallout 76, Power Armor sets come with different strengths and weaknesses. But it’s safe to say that most of them lack speed, accuracy, and consistency. It’s difficult to run around with them, sharpshoot enemies, and fight multiple herds of beasts unless they’re equipped with the right perk cards, cards that make a PA precise, fast, and Fusion-Core-friendly. To help discover such cards, the following guide lists the eight best Fallout 76 perk cards that go with any Power Armor model.
The Best Perk Card Build for Power Armor
Considering that most players use Power Armor with heavy guns, the best perk card build for these suits is Tank. The Tank build consists of perks that enhance the PA’s resistance while increasing its damage and accuracy. Some of the best cards for this build are Master Heavy Gunner, One Gun Army, Stabilized, and Bullet Shield.
Master Heavy Gunner
With the Master Heavy Gunner perk card, non-explosive heavy guns gain 20% more damage. This is crucial for Power Armor sets that rely on heavy weaponry. But players will need to combine the card with a maxed-out Heavy Gunner and Expert Heavy Gunner to achieve the full potential and inflict up to 60% damage.
Power Patcher
One of the best perk cards for beginner players is Power Patcher. With this perk, players’ Power Armors break 60% slower and become cheaper to repair. Of course, those who have level-50 sets might not need this card, as their suits are already low-maintenance. But players with basic models such as T-51b would benefit from Power Patcher and save resources.
Bear Arms
With the Bear Arms perk card, heavy guns weigh 90% less, which is why it’s one of the best items for a Power Armor. The biggest downside of all Power Armors in Fallout 76 is extra weight and slowness. But the Bear Arms card helps reduce the weaponry’s weight and makes these suits slightly lighter.
One Gun Army
As a tank, Power Armor users must be in the front line and exchange bullets with enemies directly. And that is why they need the One Gun Army perk card, the card that gives heavy guns a 12% chance of staggering enemies and a 12% chance of crippling their limbs.
Bullet Shield
A must-have perk card for Power Armor is Bullet Shield. With this perk, players earn +60 Damage Resistance while firing a heavy gun. It basically allows them to stand in front of the enemy and exchange fire without taking much damage.
Blocker
Since Power Armor is vulnerable to close-range melee attacks, the Blocker perk card is a must. It reduces the received melee damage by 45%, making the PA an indescribable battle tank.
Stabilized
The Stabilized perk card on a Power Armor makes heavy guns more accurate and ignores 45% armor. This is a good perk, as using VATS in a Power Armor drains the Fusion Core.
Fireproof
Because enemies often take down Power Armor sets with explosives and flames, the Fireproof perk card becomes quite handy in the battle. This card gives 45% extra resistance against explosives and flames, helping Power Armor users to survive heavy attacks.
Fallout 76 is available now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.