The Secret Service Armor is a Non-Power Armor protective suit in Fallout 76, once used by Appalachia’s Secret Service agents. It offers high damage, energy, and radiation resistance, making it superior to most other options. What sets it apart are two features: 1) It has a Jet Pack mod, and 2) It pairs up with an underarmor set to boost its stats further.
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The downside of the Secret Service Armor is that it’s Gold Bullion-exclusive, so the only way to obtain it is by purchasing the plans from a vendor. Here’s everything Fallout 76 players need to know about acquiring this armor set.
Updated on November 23, 2024, By Mohsen Baqery: The Secret Service Armor remains one of the top-tier armors in Fallout 76. It’s a META choice for players who either prefer not to use Power Armor or want a lighter suit that doesn’t restrict movement. Given the armor’s popularity, we’ve updated this guide to provide the latest information and offer practical tips on turning it into an all-purpose protective suit.
An Overview of the Secret Service Armor
One Of The Best Armor Sets In Fallout 76
Known as one of the best armor sets in Fallout 76, Secret Service Armor yields up to 250 Damage Resistance, 220 Energy Resistance, and 220 Radioactivation Resistance. Compared with most armor sets, like the Chinese Stealth Armor, Secret Service Armor is the best option for direct combat.
However, Radiation is not Secret Service Armor’s strong suit, and if you’re planning on exploring the map while wearing a non-Power Armor suit, you are recommended to go with the Chinese Stealth Armor or the Hazmat Suit that provides up to 1,000 RR.
How to Get the Secret Service Armor in Fallout 76
Head Over To Vault 79
After completing the Wastelanders questline, go to Vault 79 and purchase the Secret Service Armor plans from Regs for 5,900 Gold Bullion. Then head to the nearest Armor Workbench and craft all six pieces. If cost is a concern, ditch the Secret Service Helmet and purchase only Arms, Legs, and the Torso.
Lucky players may also get Secret Service Armor pieces in random enemy drops. However, that only happens after learning the plans and reaching Level 40.
To
farm Gold Bullion
, stack Treasury Notes by completing Daily Ops and purchase weekly 300 Bullion from Smiley at the Wayward.
How to Craft Secret Service Armor
Players will need the following materials to craft the Secret Service Armor:
- Leather
- Plastic
- Steel
- Rubber
- Adhesive
- Circuitry
- Ballistic fiber
Additionally, the Secret Service Armor requires six Legendary Modules to craft; one module per piece. Collect at least 300 Scrips and buy the modules from Purveyor Murmrgh at the Rusty Pick. Then head to an Armor Workbench and craft the primary pieces — Arms, Legs, Torso. (The helmet is optional.)
How to Re-Roll a Secret Service Armor’s Legendary Effects
Getting The Perfect Roll
With the Steel Reign update, Fallout 76 players can now change the Secret Service Armor’s Legendary Effects. For that, they must go to an Armor Workbench, open the modify tab, and pay Legendary Cores and Legendary Modules to re-roll the Effects.
An alternative method is selling the piece of Armor at a Legendary Exchange machine and reinvesting the earned modules and Scrips in re-crafting. Since the Secret Service Armor pieces come with random Legendary Effects, players get new perks per craft — and they can repeat it until the RNG favors them.
How to Get the Secret Service Underarmor
Also Purchasable From Vault 79
Like the armor itself, the Secret Service Underarmor is a purchasable item available at Vault 79 or random locations where Minerva spawns. The underarmor’s plan costs 250 Gold Bullion, and each of its pieces has a random Legendary attribute. But it performs best when upgraded with the Shielded Lining mod.
How to Get the Mods for the Secret Service Armor
Find Minerva Or Head To Regs In Vault 79
The Secret Service mods are offered by Gold-Bullion vendors. To get the plans, visit Regs at Vault 79 or Minerva at her spawns. But note that this Armor’s mods are pretty expensive, and players are better off without most of them.
The Best Mods for the Secret Service Armor
- Buttressed
- Dense
- Deep Pocketed
- Jet Pack
The best mod for the Secret Service Armor is the Buttressed material upgrade. This modification boosts damage, radiation, and energy resistance, offering a significant advantage. Alternatively, you can choose Dense, which reduces incoming explosive damage, or Deep Pocketed, which increases your Carry Weight. You could also go with the Jet Pack torso mod, which enhances your maneuverability and movement speed.
The Best Perks and Effects for the Secret Service Armor
Ideal Build For The Wearer
- Perks: Nerd Rage, Better Criticals, and Adrenaline.
- Effect: Unyielding
- Modification: Buttressed
A surefire build for the Secret Service Armor is Bloodied. Such a build should focus on maximizing health while benefiting from perk cards that boost stats when HP is at a critical point. Some ideal perks for the Secret Service Armor are the Nerd Rage, Better Criticals, and Adrenaline.
With Nerd Rage, you get up to 4o DMG Resist as well as 20% damage and 15% AP regen when your HP is below 20%. Better Criticals increases V.A.T.S. damage by up to 100%. Adrenaline gives up to 10% extra damage per kill.
As for the Legendary Effects, you want to infuse the Secret Service Armor with the Unyielding effect to exploit the impact of the above perks. However, you will also need the Buttressed modification for the best performance. (This mod boosts Damage, Radiation, and Energy Resistance.
Jetpack, Stabilized, Cushioned, and Dense are also practical mods for the Secret Service Armor, provided your build matches them.
- Released
- November 14, 2018