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{{for|an overview of yao guai|yao guai}}
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|variants =[[#Stunted yao guai|Stunted yao guai]]<br />[[#Young yao guai|Young yao guai]]<br />[[#Pack yao guai|Pack yao guai]] {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}}<br />[[#Yao guai|Yao guai]]<br />[[#Yao guai ghoul|Yao guai ghoul]] {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}}<br />[[#Shaggy yao guai|Shaggy yao guai]]<br />[[#Irradiated yao guai|Irradiated yao guai]] {{Icon|FO4FH}}<br />[[#Glowing yao guai|Glowing yao guai]]<br />[[#Albino yao guai|Albino yao guai]]<br />[[#Rabid yao guai|Rabid yao guai]]<br />[[#Dusky yao guai|Dusky yao guai]]
|location =[[The Commonwealth]]<br />[[The Island]] {{icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}}
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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]]}}
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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 screens|''Fallout 4'' loading screen hint]]}}
   
'''Yao guai''' are a [[Fallout 4 creatures|species]] of mutated bears that inhabit [[the Commonwealth]] and [[Far Harbor (location)|Far Harbor]] in [[Timeline#2287|2287]].
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'''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==
 
==Background==
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The name comes from the Chinese term "yao guai", 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 during 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 and actually sport thicker patches of fur and more 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===
 
===Gameplay attributes===
 
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.
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]].
 
   
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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 or 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.
They seem to appear as often during the daytime as they do during the night time. This is a primary difference between the Commonwealth yao guai compared to the Capital Wasteland variants.
 
   
 
==Variants==
 
==Variants==
 
===Stunted yao guai===
 
===Stunted yao guai===
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[[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. Where they are found with another yao guai it is usually one with a similar affliction.
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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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|level =16
 
|xp =24
 
|xp =24
 
|perception =14
 
|perception =14
 
|hp =350
 
|hp =350
|dt =40
 
 
|dr =40
 
|dr =40
 
|er =25
 
|er =25
 
|rr =Immune
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =55
 
|pr =55
|aggression =1.00
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|aggression =2
 
|confidence =4.00
 
|confidence =4.00
|assistance =1.00
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|assistance =2
|attack1 =Melee (50 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack1 =Melee (50 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
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{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
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===Young yao guai===
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{{FO4CC}}
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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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|name =Young yao guai
 
|base id ={{DLC ID|042edd}} {{Cut}}{{Icon|FO4NW}}
 
|level =16
 
|xp =24
 
|perception =14
 
|hp =350
 
|dr =40
 
|er =25
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =55
 
|aggression =1
 
|confidence =4
 
|assistance =2
 
|attack1 =Melee (50 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
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{{FO4CC|end}}
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===Pack yao guai===
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[[File:Pack_yao_guai.jpg|thumb]]
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Found in a cage in [[Nuka-Town backstage]], this yao guai is kept by [[The Pack]].
 
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|name =Pack yao guai {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}}
 
|base id ={{DLC ID|051e2b}}
 
|level =16
 
|xp =24
 
|perception =13
 
|hp =350
 
|dr =40
 
|er =25
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =55
 
|aggression =1
 
|confidence =4
 
|assistance =1
 
|attack1 =Melee ( {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
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{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
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|name =Yao guai
 
|name =Yao guai
|base id ={{ID|000A0F33}}
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|base id ={{ID|000a0f33}}
 
|level =26
 
|level =26
 
|xp =37
 
|xp =37
 
|perception =13
 
|perception =13
 
|hp =550
 
|hp =550
|dt =60
 
 
|dr =60
 
|dr =60
 
|er =40
 
|er =40
 
|rr =Immune
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =60
 
|pr =60
|aggression =2
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|aggression =1
 
|confidence =4
 
|confidence =4
 
|assistance =1
 
|assistance =1
|attack1 =Melee (100 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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===Yao guai ghoul===
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[[File:Fo4FH yao guai ghoul.jpg|thumb]]
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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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|name =Yao guai ghoul {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}}
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|base id ={{DLC ID|02175d}}
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|level =31
 
|xp =
  +
|perception =4
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|hp =625
 
|dr =70
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|er =50
  +
|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]]
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* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai hide (Fallout 4)|Yao guai hide]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
   
 
===Shaggy yao guai===
 
===Shaggy yao guai===
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[[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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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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|name =Shaggy yao guai
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|base id ={{ID|001437f2}}
 
|level =36
 
|level =36
 
|xp =51
 
|xp =51
 
|perception =15
 
|perception =15
 
|hp =700
 
|hp =700
|dt =75
 
 
|dr =75
 
|dr =75
 
|er =55
 
|er =55
 
|rr =Immune
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =70
 
|pr =70
|aggression =1.00
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|aggression =1
|confidence =4.00
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|confidence =4
|assistance =1.00
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|assistance =2
|attack1 =Melee (130 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack1 =Melee (130 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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===Irradiated yao guai===
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[[File:Fo4FH irradiated yao guai.jpg|thumb]]
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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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|name =Irradiated yao guai {{Icon|FO4FH}}
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|base id ={{DLC ID|02175c}}
 
|level =41
 
|xp =51
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|perception =15
 
|hp =800
 
|dr =85
 
|er =60
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =70
  +
|aggression =1
  +
|confidence =4
  +
|assistance =2
  +
|attack1 =* {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
   
 
===Glowing yao guai===
 
===Glowing yao guai===
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[[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.
 
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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|level =46
 
|level =46
 
|xp =51
 
|xp =51
 
|perception =13
 
|perception =13
 
|hp =900
 
|hp =900
|dt =90
 
 
|dr =90
 
|dr =90
 
|er =60
 
|er =60
 
|rr =Immune
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =80
 
|pr =80
|aggression =1.00
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|aggression =1
|confidence =4.00
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|confidence =4
|assistance =1.00
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|assistance =1
|attack1 =Melee (165 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack1 =Melee (165 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
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{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
   
 
===Albino yao guai===
 
===Albino yao guai===
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[[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.
 
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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|name =Albino yao guai
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|level =56
 
|level =56
 
|xp =80
 
|xp =80
 
|perception =13
 
|perception =13
 
|hp =1000
 
|hp =1000
|dt =100
 
 
|dr =100
 
|dr =100
 
|er =70
 
|er =70
 
|rr =Immune
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =90
 
|pr =90
|aggression =1.00
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|aggression =1
|confidence =4.00
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|confidence =4
|assistance =1.00
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|assistance =1
|attack1 =Melee (175 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack1 =Melee (175 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
   
 
===Rabid yao guai===
 
===Rabid yao guai===
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[[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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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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|name =Rabid yao guai
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|level =66
 
|level =66
 
|xp =94
 
|xp =94
 
|perception =14
 
|perception =14
 
|hp =1100
 
|hp =1100
|dt =100
 
 
|dr =100
 
|dr =100
 
|er =85
 
|er =85
 
|rr =Immune
 
|rr =Immune
 
|pr =100
 
|pr =100
|aggression =1.00
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|aggression =1
|confidence =4.00
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|confidence =4
|assistance =1.00
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|assistance =1
|attack1 =Melee (185 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack1 =Melee (185 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
   
 
===Dusky yao guai===
 
===Dusky yao guai===
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[[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.
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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.
 
Dusky yao guais level with the player and are therefore immune to the [[Animal Friend]] perk.
 
   
 
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|name =Dusky yao guai
 
|name =Dusky yao guai
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|level =76+
 
|level =76+
 
|xp =109
 
|xp =109
 
|perception =15
 
|perception =15
 
|hp =1175+
 
|hp =1175+
|dt =100
 
 
|dr =100
 
|dr =100
 
|er =100
 
|er =100
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|confidence =3
 
|confidence =3
 
|assistance =1
 
|assistance =1
|attack1 =Melee (200 {{icon|damage}})
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|attack1 =Melee (200 {{Icon|damage}})
 
|attack2 =empty
 
|attack2 =empty
|items =* {{icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
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|items =* {{Icon|dead}} [[Yao guai meat (Fallout 4)|Yao guai meat]]
}}
 
{{Stats creature FO4|end}}
 
 
===Yao guai ghoul===
 
This was a recent addition with the Far Harbour DLC.
 
 
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===Irradiated yao guai===
 
This variant of Yao Guai was an addition included in the [[Fallout 4 add-ons|Fallout 4 add-on]] [[Far Harbor (add-on)|Far Harbor]].
 
 
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==Locations==
 
==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]].
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* 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]].
 
* 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.
 
* 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]].
 
* 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 yao guai may be found southeast of [[Gunners plaza]] near or in a small house.
* A stunted yao guai may be encountered during the story campaign, in the quest [[Reunions]]. While following [[Dogmeat (Fallout 4)|Dogmeat]], one may appear.
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* 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]].
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
 
* A stunted yao guai can be found at the [[Vault 81]] entrance.
* A yao guai can be found near [[Cranberry Island Bog]] in [[Far Harbor (add-on)|Far Harbor]].
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* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A yao guai ghoul can be found near [[Zephyr Ridge Camp]].
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* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A yao guai can be found near [[Cranberry Island Bog]].
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* {{Icon|FO4FH|link=Far Harbor (add-on)}} A yao guai can be found on [[Huntress Island]].
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* {{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.
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* {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}} Three can be found outside the [[Nuka-World power plant]].
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* {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}} A yao guai can be found fighting a [[gatorclaw]] in the [[bear cave]].
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* {{Icon|FO4NW|link=Nuka-World (add-on)}} Three can be found outside the [[Dunmore homestead]].
   
 
==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
Yao guai appears in ''[[Fallout 4]]'' and its add-on, ''[[Far Harbor (add-on)|Far Harbor]]''.
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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]]''.
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==Behind the scenes==
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths=200>
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Art of Fallout 4 yao guai.jpg|From ''[[The Art of Fallout 4]]''
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FO4-mounted-yao-guai-head.png|A [[Mounted creature (Fallout 4)#Mounted yao guai head|mounted yao guai head]]
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Fo4Yao-guaiFingerNecklace GO.png|[[Yao-guai finger necklace]]
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</gallery>
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==References==
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{{References}}
   
 
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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 hint

Yao guai are a species of mutated bears that inhabit the Commonwealth, the Island and Nuka-World in 2287.

Background

Named by descendants of those held in Chinese internment camps before the Great War, yao guai are mutated American black bears.[1][2] They are one of the more vicious creatures of the wasteland, having razor sharp claws and teeth, and a nasty temperament.[3]

Characteristics

Yao guai are large, mutated ursines that are descended from the bears that lived across America before the Great War. They are able to reproduce, as evidenced by the presence of cubs. Wild yao guai will attack nearly any other animals or people they encounter, including deathclaws. Despite this, yao guai exhibit a gentle, familial bond toward one another when found together and can even be domesticated.[4]

Gameplay attributes

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 or 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

Fo4 stunted yao guai

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Stunted yao guai
000295A0
Level
16
Perception
14
Hit Points
350
Damage Resistance
40
Energy Resistance
25
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
55
Experience Points
24
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps friendsIcon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (50 Damage)
Attack
empty

Young yao guai

The young yao guai is a variant of the yao guai cut from 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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Young yao guai
xx042EDD Cut contentNuka-World (add-on)
Level
16
Perception
14
Hit Points
350
Damage Resistance
40
Energy Resistance
25
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
55
Experience Points
24
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps friendsIcon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (50 Damage)
Attack
empty

Pack yao guai

Pack yao guai

Found in a cage in Nuka-Town backstage, this yao guai is kept by The Pack.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Pack yao guai Nuka-World (add-on)
xx051E2B
Level
16
Perception
13
Hit Points
350
Damage Resistance
40
Energy Resistance
25
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
55
Experience Points
24
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee ( Damage)
Attack
empty

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Yao guai
000A0F33
Level
26
Perception
13
Hit Points
550
Damage Resistance
60
Energy Resistance
40
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
60
Experience Points
37
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (100 Damage)
Attack
empty

Yao guai ghoul

Fo4FH yao guai ghoul

A ghoulified version of the yao guai, added to the game with the 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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Yao guai ghoul Far Harbor (add-on)
xx02175D
Level
31
Perception
4
Hit Points
625
Damage Resistance
70
Energy Resistance
50
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
60
Experience Points
?
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (115 Damage)
Attack
Empty

Shaggy yao guai

Fo4 shaggy yao guai

Larger in size with longer, more shaggy fur than the average yao guai, these variants have greater resilience and more power behind their attacks.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Shaggy yao guai
001437F2
Level
36
Perception
15
Hit Points
700
Damage Resistance
75
Energy Resistance
55
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
70
Experience Points
51
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps friendsIcon requiredIcon required
Attack
Melee (130 Damage)
Attack
empty

Irradiated yao guai

Fo4FH irradiated yao guai

This variant of yao guai was an addition included in 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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Irradiated yao guai Far Harbor (add-on)
xx02175C
Level
41
Perception
15
Hit Points
800
Damage Resistance
85
Energy Resistance
60
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
70
Experience Points
51
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps friendsIcon requiredIcon required
Attack
  • Damage)

Glowing yao guai

Fo4 glowing yao guai

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Glowing yao guai
001437F3
Level
46
Perception
13
Hit Points
900
Damage Resistance
90
Energy Resistance
60
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
80
Experience Points
51
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (165 Damage)
Attack
empty

Albino yao guai

Fo4 albino yao guai

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Albino yao guai
001437F4
Level
56
Perception
13
Hit Points
1000
Damage Resistance
100
Energy Resistance
70
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
90
Experience Points
80
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (175 Damage)
Attack
empty

Rabid yao guai

Rabid Yao Guai

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Rabid yao guai
001437F5
Level
66
Perception
14
Hit Points
1100
Damage Resistance
100
Energy Resistance
85
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
100
Experience Points
94
Aggression
AggressiveIcon requiredIcon optionalIcon optional
Confidence
FoolhardyIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon required
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (185 Damage)
Attack
empty

Dusky yao guai

Fo4 dusky yao guai

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.

Name (Form ID)StatisticsBehaviorAbilitiesItems
Dusky yao guai
001437F6
Level
76+
Perception
15
Hit Points
1175+
Damage Resistance
100
Energy Resistance
100
Radiation Resistance
Immune
Poison Resistance
125
Experience Points
109
Aggression
Very aggressiveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Confidence
BraveIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon requiredIcon optional
Assistance
Helps alliesIcon requiredIcon optional
Attack
Melee (200 Damage)
Attack
empty

Locations

Appearances

Yao guai appear in Fallout 4 and its add-ons Far Harbor and Nuka-World.

Behind the scenes

  • In Mandarin, yāo guài (妖怪) translates as "monster" or "demon." In Chinese mythology, "yaoguai" are usually physical manifestations of the spirits of mistreated animals or fallen divine animals.
  • In early concept art for Fallout 3, the yao guai's name was spelled "yaogwai."[5]
  • The Fallout 4 yao guai were modeled by Christiane Meister.[6]
  • The black bear from which the yao guai mutated is the official state mammal of West Virginia.

Gallery

References

  1. Fallout 3 loading screens: "Yao Guai are fast, powerful predators, and are descended from the area's black bears."
  2. Fallout 4 loading screens: "Originally named by the descendants of those held in Chinese internment camps before the Great War, the Yao Guai is a ferocious mutated bear."
  3. Tenpenny Tower terminal entries; exploration database, Yao Guai
  4. Scavengers' yao guai
  5. The Art of Fallout 3, p.37
  6. Portfolio on Zerply