Power Armor Improvements - Armor buffs retained

Keep costume buffs and legendary perks in power armor, remove cores when exiting, use partially empty cores, auto-equip helmets in combat (companions too), fast entry when inserting cores, no stagger, modify core consumption rate, etc. (via MCM), put PA helmet back into frame when exiting, unequip armor when entering power armor (realism), etc. All are optional.

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Current: V1.3.6 Fixed core selection bug, fixed special attribute doubling, supports Eli's pack (slot 58). See changelog.

NOTE: To accurately handle the weight of the backpack, select Realism set to Auto (if on Survival) or "Remove Armor but keep buffs".

This will remove the outer armor/backpack at the PA entrance (but keep the buff), as this is the only accurate way a mod can detect the Carryweight Buff.

This mod is compatible with all versions of FO4 (NG, Unpatched, VR, etc.)

FusionCore and Jetpack APs can be

Changes Your clothing/armor's resistances and buffs remain unchanged while in Power Armor.

Armor's carry weight buff is retained in Survival Mode (unlike other mods).

Automatically remove cores on exit (stops your PA from being stolen)

Automatically enter the power armor after the core is loaded (one-step entry)

Automatically switch to your most complete, partially used core (rather than just a full core)

When the power armor helmet is removed

Automatically equips your normal headgear when the weapon is put away Automatically disarms the PA helmet when the weapon is put away (same for companions)

Additional automatic PA helmet uninstall options (e.g. "Only while in conversation").

Moved the unequipped PA helmet to the frame on exit (otherwise it will remain in your inventory)

Works with all power armor (in game, DLC or with mods added)

No requirements (Mods or DLC)

Can be safely installed/updated/removed in-game (via Holotape/MCM settings).

Does not occupy a load slot (ESL-tagged ESP)

And more...

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For usage summaries, see the FAQ in the Posts section.

Or read the full description below...

Summarize:

By default, when you enter PowerArmor, the game removes all of your clothing buffs as if you were naked, even if the animation shows you entering fully clothed. This mod will attempt to restore most of the lost buffs while you are in PowerArmor. No more "commandos"!

You can make a setup Holotape on Chemistry Bench to change the functionality to your liking, or use MCM.

Feature details (can be disabled individually):

Preserve armor buff -

Holotape Settings: Outfits Perks: Buffs and Specials/Buffs Only/None

MCM Setup: In PowerArmor

Armor buffs retained in What it does: When you enter PA, all resistances, damage effects and most legendary buffs provided by your armor are restored, as well as special buffs.

NOTE: Non-buffs such as Chameleon, Jetpack, Night Vision, etc. will not be restored as they are not buffs but effects.

Also, for this to work, the mod must see your stats before and after the PA entry. This is: core insert and PA inlet, or PA outlet and PA inlet. This will work seamlessly if you enable Auto Core eject (default), otherwise you will need to exit and re-enter PA to get the effect. Your choice.

Realism (PA takes off clothes during entrance) -

Holotape settings: Remove armor on PA entries: Auto/Headgear only/Always/Headgear only/Always but keep buffs/Never

MCM Settings: Realism (outer armor removed when entering PA)

What it does: For realism, when you enter PowerArmor, your headgear (if you're playing in Survival mode, or have the Strong Back Perk, your outer armor is also removed). and re-equip on exit. After all, there's no way it would fit inside that restricted PowerArmor suit! If you have your PowerArmor without a helmet (like the Danse), your headgear will remain on.

Note: For this to work you have to do Core insertion (so it only works if there is no Core in the PA initially). This works seamlessly if you enable Auto Core eject (default), otherwise I …