How do you get people out of power armor in Fallout 4?

How to Get People Out of Power Armor in Fallout 4

Removing people from power armor in Fallout 4 can be a challenging task, but with the right strategies, you can successfully demote your allies from the metal suits and allow them to mingle with the settlements without the burdensome armor. In this article, we will explore the most effective methods to free your friends from their power armor restraints.

Brotherhood of Steel Soldiers

If you’re stuck with Brotherhood of Steel soldiers wearing power armor, there’s a simple and non-destructive way to demote them. You can try pickpocketing their fusion core, which will prompt the guards to exit their power armor. This technique is particularly useful for saving the Brotherhood from their robotic over-reliance on armor. However, do note that not all Brotherhood characters can be demoted in this way, so try experimenting with different NPC’s before moving on to the next approach.

General Troubleshooting Methods

In addition to the pickpocketing method above, you can try a few troubleshooting tricks to demote NPCs from power armor:
• Save and Load: Sometimes, the game’s autosave feature may fail to save your ally’s progress. Try restarting the game, loading your autosave, and then attempting to demote the NPC.
• Disable and Reenable: In the PC version of Fallout 4, you can disable any NPC (except for key characters like companions) for a few minutes before re-enabling them. This trick can, in rare cases, cause power armor- bound NPCs to rethink their metal encasings.
• Console Commands: For an instant and drastic solution, the console commands below will allow you to demote your NPC from power armor with ease.

• Run the command: " player.removeinventory", targeting the power- armored ally.
• Once the command succeeds, the NPC will no longer occupy the power armor, but keep a watchful eye out for essential NPCs.
  • Edit NPC Settlements: The next approach includes editing settlements’ properties on the console or PC version by using these commands: ‘settlement.removeNpcId’ to eliminate any rogue power-armored settlers; ‘settlement.setNpcId’ to reintroduce lost settlers into your settlement(s).

Tips and Tricks
• Prevent Stolen Items: Stealing can lead to essential NPC’s having their valuables taken without permission, possibly rendering them unproductive or unable to continue the adventure. Keep items stored safely at settlements for best results!
• Monitor Health: In dire situations where NPC’s remain stuck or cannot move under power armor, keep a wary eye on health stats, as your allies can rapidly decompensate while encumbered. For their aid, use aid and health packets or nearby healers/medkits as necessary for their restoration.

In Closing

Power armor is a mighty tool, but removing your ally’s burden requires some thought and experimentation. Through careful use of PC commands, in-game methods and resourceful player decision-making, these metal monsters will relinquish their grip, letting your NPCs thrive independently. If faced with intractable cases, the player’s responsibility will remain adapting to the challenge or consulting an online expert guide.