Fallout 4 legendary and unique weapons and armor are the best bits of gear in the game, but they're often hidden or locked behind certain quests. But if you gather enough of these powerful items and assemble them into a cohesive build, you'll be an unstoppable Commonwealth survivor. If you want to take control of New England’s post-apocalyptic wasteland – and look incredible whilst doing it – then you’re going to want to make a beeline for the best Fallout 4 legendary and unique weapons and armor and here's where you need to look.
Be warned, though: some items listed below are mission rewards, so spoilers for side missions follow.
Agatha's Dress / Reginald's Suit
You'll receive this dress after completing the quest Curtain Call you can get from the top of Trinity Tower. You can also pick up the melee Fallout 4 bobblehead while you're there. The outfit will give you +3 Charisma.
Alien Blaster Pistol
The Alien Blaster can be found east of Oberland Station, where you'll find a UFO crash site. Follow the trail of green blood to the north where you'll find a cave (you can also follow a garbled radio signal). In side the cave you'll find an alien you can kill to get the blaster and ammo. Once you've used up all the AB rounds it comes with, you can mod it to take fusion cells.
Ashmaker
The Ashmaker is a minigun that has the chance to set targets alight. You'll get it as a reward for siding with Fahrenheit during the climax of The Big Dig quest in Goodneighbor. If you choose to side with Bobby, you'll get 200 caps and some loot instead.
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Big Boy
Big Boy is a Fat Man that shoots an additional projectile, so it's great if you want to rain down fiery wrath upon your enemies. You can just buy this from Arturo in the Diamond City Market.
Big Jim
Big Jim is a pipe wrench that has a 20% chance to cripple the target's leg. You'll find Big Jim at Walden Pond to the south of Sanctuary. Enter the area through the pipe and follow the path to the room where you'll fight Walter and Whiplash. Big Jim is on a table in here.
Black Ops Armour
The Black Ops Chestpiece offers +1 Strength and +1 Endurance, while the Black Ops Right Shinguard increases movement speed by 10%. You can buy both of these pieces from Deb in Bunker Hill.
Broadsider
The Broadsider is a nifty looking portable cannon. After completing The Last Voyage of the USS Constitution quest, visit the ship at the new location to get this weapon.
Captain Ironsides' Hat / Lieutenant's Hat
Depending on who you side with in the Last Voyage of the USS Constitution quest, you'll receive either Captain Ironsides' Hat or the Lieutenant's Hat after completion. The Captain's hat will give you +1 Charisma and +1 Perception, while the Lieutenant's Hat will grant +1 Charisma. You can also get the hats from the USS Constitution when you kill the crew in cold blood...
Champion Armour
The Champion Chestpiece reduces damage from robots by 15%, while the Champion Right Arm will give you +1 Agility and Perception. You can buy both from Becky Fallon in Diamond City.
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Cryolator
The Fallout 4 Cryolator is a rifle that freezes enemies you can find in a locked case in Vault 111 that requires Master Lockpicking to get into.
Deathclaw Gauntlet
Deathclaw Gauntlets are actually quite plentiful in the wasteland, and if you're lucky you might find a truly unique one. Specifically, go to the Museum of Witchcraft where investigating the bodies outside will start The Devil's Due quest. Return the egg to the Deathcaw and loot the gauntlet from the nest while you're there.
Deliverer
The Deliverer offers improved VATS hit chance and a 25% less AP cost. Once you find the Railroad HQ beneath the Old North Church, complete the quest Tradecraft and loot the body to find the pistol.
Destroyer's Armour
You can buy Destroyer's armor pieces from from Deb in Bunker Hill and Daisy in Goodneighbor.
Deb has the Destroyer's Left Arm, which reduces damage while blocking or sprinting by 15%.
Whiule Daisy has the Destroyer's Chestpiece, which reduces damage from humans by 15%, and the Destroyer's Left Leg which increases your movement speed by 10%.
Experiment 18-A
Experiment 18-A is a plasma rifle with a 25% faster fire rate, and 15% faster reload. which you can buy in the Institute.
Furious Power Fist
The Furious Power Fist increases damage with each consecutive hit on same target and can be found at Swan's Pond in the Boston area. You'll need to kill Swan first though - a super mutant behemoth, to get the Furious Power Fist from his body.
General Chao's Revenge
General Chao's Revenge is a sword that does 50% more damage against robots. You can buy it from Trudy at the Drumlin Diner.
Grognak's Axe and Costume
Grognak's Axe causes more stagger, and targets take bleed damage while the Costume increases Strength and melee damage. Both can be found in Hubris Comics - the axe is in a display case behind the counter on the ground floor and the costume is in a locker on the top floor.
Junk Jet
The Junk Jet uses junk as ammo, and shots can be charged for extra damage. You can find this in ArcJet Systems, in the engine core chamber.
Kellogg's Pistol
Kellogg's Pistol refills your AP on critical hits and you can get it during the main quest Reunions at Fort Hagen. It will be on Kellogg's body after you kill him.
Kremvh's Tooth
Kremvh's Tooth causes bleed and poison to targets. To find the knife go to Dunwich Borers and head down to the lowest level. Follow the tunnel that leads down from Station 4 to a pool of water then swim down and through to a room with the altar - the knife is there.
Le Fusil Terribles
Le Fusil Terribles is a solid shotgun that does +25% damage and limb damage, at the cost of a higher recoil. The gun is in the captain's cabin on the Libertalia.
