Yao guai (Fallout 4)

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|image       =FO4_Yao_guai.png
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|location    =[[The Commonwealth]]<br />[[The Island]] {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}}<br />[[Nuka-World (location)|Nuka-World]] {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}}
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{{Quotation|Originally named by the descendants of those held in Chinese internment camps before the Great War, the Yao Guai is a ferocious mutated bear.|[[Fallout 4 loading screen]]}}

'''Yao guai''' are a [[Fallout 4 creatures|species]] of mutated bears that inhabit [[the Commonwealth]], [[the Island]] and [[Nuka-World (location)|Nuka-World]] in [[Timeline#2287|2287]].

==Background==
The name comes from the Chinese term 'Yao Guai' (妖怪), which translates to "monster" or "demon." The name was given to the creature by the descendants of the Chinese that were living in internment camps at the time of the [[Great War]].

==Characteristics==
===Biology===
The yao guai is a mutated bear of debatable origin species in the Commonwealth. Possibly mutated from the black bears native to the region, these yao guai are generally larger than their unmutated predecessors and are more aggressive.

The physical build of the Commonwealth variant does not seem to drastically deviate from pre-War bears as much as the yao guai in the [[Capital Wasteland]] and [[Zion Canyon]]. Comparatively, they are overall less dog-like in their posture and movement, sport thicker patches of fur and more body fat. Since their upper body, chest and arms are not as massive, the Commonwealth yao guai have a more traditional bear-like posture and gait.

===Gameplay attributes===
Although generally found alone, yao guai exhibit a gentle, familial bond toward one another when found together, provided they do not feel threatened by the observer's presence. Yao guai will attack nearly any other creature or person they encounter, including [[Deathclaw (Fallout 4)|deathclaws]].

They seem to appear as often during the daytime as they do during the night. This is a primary difference between the Commonwealth yao guai compared to the Capital Wasteland variants which are more nocturnal in nature.

These creatures also have the ability to cause, unlike their Capital Wasteland counterparts, the staggering effect on every one of their attacks, even if the player character is quick enough to block them. For this reason, melee fighting against yao guai might be difficult, especially with slow weapons such as the [[Super sledge (Fallout 4)|super sledge]], and if fighting against a group. Attacks must be properly timed, otherwise the player character might get stuck in the stagger effect, giving yao guai enough time to strike once again.

==Variants==
===Stunted yao guai===
[[File:Fo4 stunted yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
Not as physically imposing as normal yao guai due to minor malformations, past injuries or arrested development. As a result, they are less of a threat compared to other variants. Wherever they are found with another yao guai it is usually one with a similar affliction.

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|pr         =55
|aggression =2
|confidence =4.00
|assistance =2
|attack1    =Melee (50 {{Icon|damage}})
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|items      =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
}}
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===Young yao guai===
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{{FO4CC}}
The young yao guai is a variant of the yao guai cut from ''[[Nuka-World (add-on)|Nuka-World]]''. Based on the name in the editor (DLC04POISC11_EncYaoGuai), it was planned to appear at the yao guai cave to the northwest of the [[Nuka-World junkyard]]. The young yao guai is identical in appearance to a fully grown yao guai.

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===Pack yao guai===
[[File:Pack_yao_guai.jpg|thumb]]
Found in a cage in [[Nuka-Town backstage]], this yao guai is kept by [[The Pack]].
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===Yao guai===
The typical form of a yao guai, they are stronger than their stunted counterparts and can prove a difficult fight for low level player characters due to their considerable strength and aggressive nature.

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===Yao guai ghoul===
[[File:Fo4FH yao guai ghoul.jpg|thumb]]
A ghoulified version of the yao guai, added to the game with the ''[[Far Harbor (add-on)|Far Harbor]]'' add-on. Its sensory organs seem to be heavily damaged due to radiation poisoning, age and past injuries, as they have 7 less perception than their non-ghoulified variant.

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|rr         =Immune
|pr         =60
|aggression =1
|confidence =4
|assistance =1
|attack1    =Melee (115 {{Icon|damage}})
|attack2    =Empty
|items      =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai hide]]
}}
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}

===Shaggy yao guai===
[[File:Fo4 shaggy yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
Larger in size with longer, more shaggy fur than the average yao guai, these variants have greater resilience and more power behind their attacks.

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===Irradiated yao guai===
[[File:Fo4FH irradiated yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
This variant of yao guai was an addition included in ''[[Far Harbor (add-on)|Far Harbor]]''. These yao guai are sickly green in color with hard, bony growths sprouting from their bodies, including near their eyes. Irradiated yao guai are more perceptive than their other yao guai, rendering them a capable enemy.

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|assistance =2
|attack1    =* {{Icon|damage}})
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|items      =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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{{Stats creature FO4|end}}

===Glowing yao guai===
[[File:Fo4 glowing yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
Similar looking to standard yao guai. However, it glows due to an excess of [[radiation]] absorbed by its body and is considerably tougher than its counterparts.

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|rr         =Immune
|pr         =80
|aggression =1
|confidence =4
|assistance =1
|attack1    =Melee (165 {{Icon|damage}})
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}}
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}

===Albino yao guai===
[[File:Fo4 albino yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
These yao guai are much lighter in coloration than a typical yao guai due to a genetic defect causing albinism. They are significantly tougher than their standard counterparts.

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|xp         =80
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|dr         =100
|er         =70
|rr         =Immune
|pr         =90
|aggression =1
|confidence =4
|assistance =1
|attack1    =Melee (175 {{Icon|damage}})
|attack2    =empty
|items      =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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{{Stats creature FO4|end}}

===Rabid yao guai===
[[File:Rabid Yao Guai.jpg|thumb|]]
The rabid yao guai is a yao guai that has been infected with Rabies or a similar illness. In appearance, it has red welts dominating its sides and face, giving it a diseased look. Despite its unhealthy appearance, it can prove to be a deadly adversary in combat.

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|dr         =100
|er         =85
|rr         =Immune
|pr         =100
|aggression =1
|confidence =4
|assistance =1
|attack1    =Melee (185 {{Icon|damage}})
|attack2    =empty
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}}
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}

===Dusky yao guai===
[[File:Fo4 dusky yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
The deadliest yao guai variant in the Commonwealth, it has a darker coloration compared to typical yao guai. Additionally, it has more pronounced scars on its body. Sporting a large health pool and powerful attacks, it can be an issue for the player character at any level. Those unprepared for such an encounter can meet a swift death in just a few strikes.

Dusky yao guai level with the player character and are therefore immune to the [[Animal Friend]] perk.

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|xp         =109
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|dr         =100
|er         =100
|rr         =Immune
|pr         =125
|aggression =2
|confidence =3
|assistance =1
|attack1    =Melee (200 {{Icon|damage}})
|attack2    =empty
|items      =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
}}
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}

==Locations==
* A yao guai encounter is quite uncommon on normal difficulty. In lower difficulty modes, they are usually found on the western side of the map around [[Fort Hagen]] or west of [[Diamond City]]. On [[Survival mode]], yao guai can spawn on the outskirts of [[Concord]].
* Two yao guai spawn at the [[Fairline Hill Estates]].
* A yao guai may be found in Boston, in a small park along the road west-southwest of the [[Boston Bugle building]] and northwest of the [[Mass Fusion building]], before the bridge crossing the river.
* Two can be found at [[Rocky Narrows Park]].
* A yao guai may be found southeast of [[Gunners plaza]] near or in a small house.
* A stunted or dusky yao guai (level dependent) may be encountered during the story campaign, in the quest [[Reunions]]. While following [[Dogmeat (Fallout 4)|Dogmeat]], one may appear.
* A few yao guai can be found just north of [[Jamaica Plain]].
* Up to four corpses can be found in a small ravine northwest of [[coastal cottage]], alongside a deathclaw.
* A stunted yao guai can be found at the [[Vault 81]] entrance.
* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A yao guai ghoul can be found near [[Zephyr Ridge Camp]].
* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A yao guai can be found near [[Cranberry Island Bog]].
* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A yao guai can be found on [[Huntress Island]].
* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A dusky yao guai may spawn on an island north of [[Rayburn Point]] and northeast of [[DiMA's cache]]. The island is recognizable by the red, upturned hull of a boat.
* {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}} Three can be found outside the [[Nuka-World power plant]].
* {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}} A yao guai can be found fighting a [[gatorclaw]] in the [[bear cave]].
* {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}} Three can be found outside the [[Dunmore homestead]].

==Appearances==
Yao guai appear in ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and its [[Fallout 4 add-ons|add-ons]] ''[[Far Harbor (add-on)|Far Harbor]]'' and ''[[Nuka-World (add-on)|Nuka-World]]''.

==Gallery==
<gallery widths=220>
Art of Fallout 4 yao guai.jpg|From ''[[The Art of Fallout 4]]''
FO4-mounted-yao-guai-head.png|A [[Mounted creature#Mounted yao guai head|mounted yao guai head]]
Fo4Yao-guaiFingerNecklace GO.png|[[Yao-guai finger necklace]]
FO4 dead young yao guai.jpg|A dead young yao guai found at a yao guai den near [[Big John's salvage]]
</gallery>

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