Considered one of the best early-game suits, the Chinese Stealth Armor grants 1,000 Radiation Resistance and reduces DMG by 70–140 for Ballistic and Energy hazards. But its ultimate feature is permanent invisibility while crouching.
As for the good news, this precious armor is a part of the quest line and is hardly missed. But some—especially beginner Fallout 76 players—may unintentionally skip it. So, use this guide to learn the tricky parts and get the Chinese Stealth Armor quickly.
How to Craft the Chinese Stealth Armor
To get the Chinese Stealth Armor, complete the Invisible Ties quest in Wastelanders and obtain the plans for the suit and helmet. Then head to a nearby Armor Workbench and craft it with Ballistic Fiber, Circuitry, Fiber Optics, Nuclear Material, and Rubber.
The Invisible Ties is a quest in Settlers involving Jen and Paige. By completing its tasks—recruiting a scientist, retrieving the Liberator, and locating Agent Mochou—players receive two plans or blueprints for the Chinese Stealth Suit and Armor. They can then read these files in the Items menu to learn to craft the recipes.
A basic Chinese Stealth Armor at level 25 requires the following materials:
- 25 Ballistic Fibers.
- 16 Circuitries.
- 12 Fiber Optics.
- 7 Nuclear Materials.
- 37 Rubbers.
The armor is available in 6 different levels starting from 25 (the base model) and going up to 50 (the maxed-out model). But the key difference is the armor’s stats. The Maxed-Level version has a higher DMG/Radiation reduction and protects the player against stronger hazards—and therefore is pricier.
Since players can’t wear other bodysuits with the Chinese Stealth Armor, it’s best to combine it with the Sturdy Frame perk. It makes the protective shell lighter, increasing the movement speed.
How to Buy the Chinese Stealth Armor
To buy the blueprint of the Chinese Stealth Armor, finish all the missions in The Wastelander quest line, and increase the Reputation Rank to Neighborly. This will unlock Samuel, a vendor at Foundation who sells plans of the Chinese Stealth Suit and Helmet for 5,650 Gold Bullion. (4,000 for the suit, 1650 for the hat.)
The Chinese Stealth Suit is functional without the Helmet. In other words, it grants invisibility without the head covering. So, players can leave out the hat to cut back on the price.
Fallout 76 is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.