Synth armor

Synth armor is a type of armor set in Fallout 4.

Background
Synth armor is a type of combat armor plating created by the Institute for their first and second generation synth soldiers deployed in the Commonwealth.

Gameplay
It comes in regular, sturdy and heavy variants, with each successive tier being much stronger and heavier. Compared to regular combat armor, the regular synth armor has less ballistic resistance but more energy resistance. The sturdy and heavy variants are stronger than the respective combat armor variants but weigh slightly more.

It can be upgraded with pocketed, cushioned, strengthened, lead-lined and other standard modifications.

Locations
Can be found on various generation 1 and generation 2 synth soldiers throughout the Commonwealth. Dirty variants of synth armor are worn by synths at:
 * Mahkra Fishpacking
 * University Point
 * The Institute

Behind the Scenes
In the Creation Club "U.S. Army" and "Brotherhood of Steel" armor paint packs, created by community modder Skidabaa in collaboration with Bethesda, Synth armor is identified by multiple designations. When the U.S. Army paint is applied, it is identified as a U.S. Army prototype designated "MX55-1-■■". When the Brotherhood of Steel paint is applied, it is identified as recovered armor designated "SYN/X-7KvP".