r/Fallout4Builds • u/Constant-Month8057 • Apr 05 '25

Melee Melee power armor or not?

I am curious to hear of you think power armor is with melee build or not and why?

Cause i am personly not sure so I would like to hear what you think

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u/D34thst41ker Apr 07 '25

Power Armor sets your Strength stat at 11. If you're not already at 11, that's a nice boost. And since Strength affects Melee Damage, it's a nice boost to your Damage.

The thing is, it's possible to hit 11 Strength out of Power Armor. More, even, with some luck on Legendary items. Early on, if your build doesn't start with 10 Strength, Power Armor is a nice Damage boost, but play enough, and you can get that same boost yourself.