Being able to configure the rate at which cores drain is an incredibly helpful addition for anyone getting into Fallout 4 for the first time. Here we're rounding up eight excellent mods that change how the power armor crafting system works, massively increases customization, or even replaces power armor entirely with more interesting armor builds. While there are some fun options for changing paint jobs, head light colors, and armor ability loadouts, there are thousands more options just waiting to be utilized thanks to the dedicated modding community.

Other than the iffy settlement system, one of the most anticipated changes to the Fallout universe, touted for inclusion in part 4, was the ability to custom build and maintain your own set of personal power armor.