Each faction has different power armor sets that they can wear, distinguished from one another with paint jobs, themes, or unique sets. Not every enemy will wear power armor. Each type of enemy that Power Armor to the People supports has an independent spawn rate, which can be configured in MCM. By default, these spawn rates scale with level so that higher leveled areas / enemies are more likely to have power armor. This is a linear scale that usually starts at half the configured spawn rate in MCM. This scaling can be disabled in MCM.

The features outlined on this page will only apply to enemies that Power Armor to the People knows about, which does not include every enemy in the base game or in other mods. Additionally, lower level enemies cannot spawn with power armor at all. As such, setting a spawn rate to 100% does not mean every enemy will have power armor.

Most of the power armor sets can be toggled in MCM if you want to remove a power armor set from a particular faction.

Raiders use scavenged sets of mismatched power armor that they have modified for intimidation or as a crude attempt at increased protection.

Level	Power Armor Set
11	Raider Power Armor, Excavator Power Armor, T-45, Tribal Power Armor, Cagebreaker Power Armor
18	T-51*, T-47R (rare)
25	T-60*, Horse Power Armor (very rare)
32	X-01 (rare), X-02 CC* (rare), X-03 (rare), Overboss Power Armor*
39	T-65 (rare)

• Raiders always have a raider-style torso (Raider Power Armor, Overboss Power Armor, Excavator Power Armor with the raider enhancement, etc)
• T-51 is not included by default, but is configurable - it is recommended if you are using Consistent Power Armor Overhaul, which adds a rusty version
• T-60 can be turned off in the configuration, since Some Assembly Required makes T-60 exclusive to the Brotherhood of Steel
• X-02 Creation Club must be turned on in the configuration, as this is only applicable if you are using the X02 Raider Power Armor mod that replaces the normal X-02 set with a raider version
• If using either the Raider Overhaul or Raider Chop-Shop patch, these raiders will use the new paint jobs and upgrades as well
• Excavator power armor adds several sets with a raider attachment and mixed pieces of compatible power armor
• Overboss Power Armor from Nuka-World is not included by default, keeping it as a unique set, but this can be configured using MCM

Enemy	Spawn Rate	Level Scaling Range
Raiders	5%-10%	11-39
Raider Bosses	15%-30%	11-39
Legendary Raiders	25%-50%	21-39

Gunners have access to an array of military power armor sets (including some from Enclave defectors). They maintain and can partially upgrade their power armor for increased defense, and legendary Gunners and Gunner bosses will often have exclusive power armor sets or paint jobs.

Level	Power Armor Set	Enemy Type
18	T-45, T-51, T-51c, Hellcat, T-47R	All Gunners
25	T-60, Enclave X-02, SE-01	All Gunners
29	Vault-Tec Power Armor	Gunners in/around Vaults 75 and 95
32	X-01, X-02 (CC)*, Hellfire (CC), Hellfire X-03, Enclave Power Armor	Legendary Gunners and Gunner Commanders
39	T-65, Tesla T-60*	Legendary Gunners and Gunner Commanders
46	Classic Advanced Power Armor, X-02 (Black Devil)	Legendary Gunners and Gunner Commanders
50	X-01 Tesla, Enclave X-02 Tesla, X-02 Tesla (Black Devil)	Legendary Gunners and Gunner Commanders

• If the setting to give X-02 Creation Club to raiders is used, it will not be available to Gunners - the X02 Raider Power Armor mod replaces the standard set with a Raider version
• Tesla T-60 requires the Automatron DLC, and is disabled by default

Enemy	Spawn Rate	Level Scaling Range
Gunners	7.5%-15%	18-39
Gunner Commanders	25%-50%	18-39
Legendary Gunners	30%-60%	18-39

The Brotherhood of Steel have made it their mission to reclaim and repair pre-war technology. They have also reclaimed technology created by the Enclave from the Capitol Wasteland. All power armor sets reclaimed by the Brotherhood of Steel are painted to allow for immediate recognition.

Level	Power Armor Set	Rank
--	T-45	Knight*
--	T-51	Knight Captain*
--	T-60	Paladin and higher*
--	Tesla T-60*	Paladin and higher*
--	Classic Advanced Power Armor	Elder
--	Enclave X-02*	Knight and higher*
18*	T-47R	Knight and higher*
25*	SE-01	Knight and higher*
29*	Midwest Power Armor Evolution	Knight and higher*
32*	X-01*, Hellfire (CC), Hellfire X-03*, Enclave Power Armor	Paladin and higher*
39*	T-65	Paladin and higher*
46*	Ultracite Power Armor, X-02 (Black Devil)	Paladin and higher*

• By default, the Brotherhood of Steel can use all power armor sets regardless of level - this can be configured in MCM
• With the exception of the Elder, sets are only constrained to specific ranks if you use Brotherhood Power Armor Overhaul and the BPAO patch for Power Armored Enemies
• Elder Maxson will only use one of these power armor sets if a new game is started due to how his power armor works
• By default, T-60 (or the ranked equivalent from Brotherhood Power Armor Overhaul) is much more likely than any of the newly added sets, but this can be adjusted if you are using Mod Configuration Menu
• Tesla T-60 requires the Automatron DLC, and is disabled by default
• T-45, T-51, and X-01 are only available if using Consistent Power Armor Overhaul (recommended) or AWKCR
• Enclave X-02 is only available if using the X-02 All Factions Paintjob patch
• Hellfire X-03 is only available if using the X-03 All Factions Paintjob patch

With power armor in the hands of the raider factions on the surface, the Institute has developed their own power armor to ensure they can continue to accomplish their goals. Legendary synths and synth leaders who don this armor also carry synth relay grenades to overwhelm their enemies.

Level	Power Armor Set	Enemy Type
13	Institute Power Armor	Synths
25	Synth Power Armor (Diver)	Synths
32	Synth Power Armor	Synths
39	Synth Power Armor (Ancile, Vigar, Svallin)	Synths
46	Synth Power Armor (Evalach)	Synths

A few synth guards within The Institute also wear power armor.

Enemy	Spawn Rate	Level Scaling Range
Synths	5%-10%	13-39
Synth Leaders	25%-50%	13-39
Legendary Synths	25%-50%	18-40

As the Minutemen grow in size and power, they are able to reclaim a few power armor sets. They always paint them with their own colours, and many Minutemen who wear power armor won't wear a helmet to be less intimidating when interacting with their fellow countrymen.

Level	Power Armor Set
11	T-45
18	T-51*, T-47R (Rare)
25	T-60*
32	X-01* (Rare)
39	T-65 (Rare)

• T-51, T-60, X-01 are only available if Gunners vs Minutemen or Minutemen Paint Job is in use, since they otherwise do not have a Minutemen paint job
• T-60 can be turned off in the configuration, since Some Assembly Required makes T-60 exclusive to the Brotherhood of Steel

Enemy	Spawn Rate	Level Scaling Range
Minutemen	5%-10%	11-39

Some scavengers have rusty power armor sets that typically have mismatched or missing pieces.

Level	Power Armor Set
11	Excavator Power Armor, T-45
18	T-51*
25	T-60*
32	X-01 (rare, individual pieces only), X-03 (rare, individual pieces only)
39	T-65 (rare, individual pieces only - only arms and legs)

• T-51 is not included by default, but is configurable - it is recommended if you are using Consistent Power Armor Overhaul, which adds a rusty version
• T-60 can be turned off in the configuration, since Some Assembly Required makes T-60 exclusive to the Brotherhood of Steel

Scavengers have a 5% chance of spawning with power armor starting at level 11, which does not scale based on level.

Far Harbor doesn't have a supply of power armor available for the locals to commandeer, but there were diving suits in use in the area. Trappers near the coastal parts of Far Harbor can wear them.

Level	Power Armor Set
25	Submersible Power Armor Redux

Enemy	Spawn Rate	Level Scaling Range
Trappers	0%	25-39
Trapper Bosses	10%-15%	25-39
Legendary Trappers	20%-30%	25-39

The Rust Devils have improvised power armor that they have fashioned out of robot parts.

Level	Power Armor Set
32	Spartan Battle Suit

Enemy	Spawn Rate	Level Scaling Range
Rust Devils	7-10%	32-39
Legendary Rust Devils	22%-30%	32-39

A small number of Vault-Tec Power Armor suits were available within the Vault 81 armory and are worn by Vault 81 guards.

A small number of settlers have decided to take it upon themselves to help protect the settlements of the Commonwealth. They require some inspiration, but will begin to show up after the player has successfully defended enough settlements. The chance that they show up to help defend a settlement during an attack is configurable in MCM.

Level	Power Armor Set
1	Settler Vigilante Power Armor

• If Settler Vigilante Power Armor is not installed, the vigilantes will wear the same power armor sets as scavengers

In addition to the standard enemies who can wear power armor, there are some unique enemies wearing special sets. These enemies can only be encountered once, and they usually only show up once the player has reached a certain level.

Name	Power Armor Set	Location	Level They First Appear
Scavenger	CC-00 (Creation Club)	Hubris TV Studios	1
Feral Specialist	Red Shift	Yangtze	1
The Winter Soldier	Enclave X-02 with Cryo Coils	Vault 111	32*
Feral Knight	Commonwealth Knight (Midwest)	Glowing Sea Near Red Rocket Cave	33
Sojourner	Chosen One Classic APA	Libertalia	50

• The Winter Soldier requires a quest to be triggered to appear - look for a note on the bodies of Gunner Shock Troopers

All of these unique enemy locations, as well as the unique power armored enemies added by Automatron and Creation Club content, can be viewed on the Power Armor Location Map.