How to Get the Black BOS Suit

To get the black BOS suit, also known as the jet black variant, you can obtain it by killing Paladin Brandis during the quests The Lost Patrol, Precipice of War, Airship Down, and Ad Victoriam, or by finding it on Brotherhood soldiers during The Battle of Bunker Hill. The black BOS suit is a unique outfit worn by high-ranking members of the Brotherhood of Steel, and it can be a valuable addition to any player’s wardrobe.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. What is the Brotherhood of Steel?: The Brotherhood of Steel is a fictional organization from the post-apocalyptic Fallout video game franchise that collects and preserves technology.
2. Can you upgrade the BOS uniform?: The BOS uniform allows armor pieces to be worn over it, but it may not be modified at a workbench, and all three variants have the same defensive stats, weight, and value.
3. What color is the BOS uniform in Fallout 4?: There are three different variants of this outfit, including orange, olive green, and jet black.

Obtaining the Black BOS Suit

4. How do you get the black BOS suit in Fallout 4?: The jet black variant is worn by Paladin Brandis any time he is encountered outside the Prydwen, specifically during the quests The Lost Patrol, Precipice of War, Airship Down, and Ad Victoriam.
5. Where to find the black Brotherhood of Steel uniform?: The jet black variant may also be found on Brotherhood soldiers during The Battle of Bunker Hill.

Power Armor and Equipment

6. How do you get BOS Power Armor in Fallout 4?: After you join the Brotherhood of Steel, you can gain access to a Power Armor located on the Prydwen airship, but you can only use the Power Armor once you have been given the rank of Knight by Elder Maxson.
7. How do you get Maxson’s power armor?: It is possible to gain a unique power armor frame called Elder Maxson’s Power Armor by shooting the fusion core out of his suit during Airship Down.
8. What’s the strongest power armor in Fallout 76?: Considering its attainability and utility, Hellcat is the best Power Armor in Fallout 76, with an extra 12% ballistic damage reduction on top of the base 42%.

Faction Relationships and Quests

9. What happens if you side with the Brotherhood of Steel?: At the very end, you will get promoted to the rank Sentinel in the Brotherhood of Steel, and you also gain a jetpack for your Power Armor.
10. Can you save Paladin Brandis?: After the Sole Survivor and their companion find Brandis inside the bunker, they’ll have the opportunity to successfully rescue him, which involves asking him to come back to the Brotherhood of Steel.
11. Does joining the Railroad affect anything?: The Railroad will also provide access to the best armor upgrades attainable within the game with the least hassle, and joining up with the Railroad also allows you to maintain good relations with the Minutemen.

Comparison and Choices

12. Is Enclave power armor better than Brotherhood?: Enclave power armor have higher DT and DR than the BoS power armor, even the Hardened power armor is inferior to the Enclave power armor Mark 1.
13. Should I destroy the Dark Brotherhood or join them?: If you’re playing to get all of the achievements, or want to collect all the unique weapons and armor possible, the best thing to do would be joining them, but if you’re playing to be moral, destroy them.
14. Can you get the BoS to join NCR?: The BoS are not a main faction, but they are joinable, and it is possible, but difficult, to be in both the NCR and the BoS, however, the NCR will try to get you to kill the BoS.
15. What is the strongest power Armour in Fallout 76?: Statistically, the most powerful Power Armor is T-65, and with over 30 unique paint jobs, T-51b is the best Power Armor for customization, but Hellcat is the best overall due to its attainability and utility.