Yao guai (Fallout 76)

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Yao guai are creatures found in Appalachia in 2102.

BackgroundEdit

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.

CharacteristicsEdit

BiologyEdit

The yao guai is a mutated bear of debatable origin species. 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 Appalachian 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 sport thicker patches of fur and more body fat. Since their upper body, chest and arms are not as massive, the Appalachian yao guai have a more traditional bear-like posture and gait.

Gameplay attributesEdit

When yao guai are encountered, there are typically two or three in the area. Yao guai can outrun a player character unless the player character is sprinting. They have a powerful melee attack, and their strikes frequently stun the player character for a few seconds. They will pursue a player character into an open sided shed but not into a shed or building with a doorway, even if the doorway is open. When the player character enters the building, they will retreat to the edge of the area; when they detect the player character exiting the building, they will again pursue. They are sensitive to explosives and flamers.

VariantsEdit

Yao guaiEdit

The base variant, with the attributes mentioned above.

Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Yao guai ????????	26 ? ? 88 100 Immune 60 ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide Loose springs Waste acid

Stunted yao guaiEdit

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Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Stunted yao guai ????????	? ? ? 0 ? ? ? ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide Loose springs Waste acid

Shaggy yao guaiEdit

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Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Shaggy yao guai 001437f2	? ? ? 0 ? ? ? ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide Loose springs Waste acid

Scorched yao guaiEdit

A Yao Guai that has been infected with The Scorched Plague.

Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Scorched yao guai ????????	76 ? ? 0 ? ? ? ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide Loose springs Waste acid

Dusky yao guaiEdit

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Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Dusky yao guai 001437f6	66 ? ? 0 ? ? ? ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide Loose springs Waste acid

Rabid yao guaiEdit

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Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Rabid yao guai 001437f5	56 100 ? 100 ? ? ? ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide

Glowing yao guaiEdit

The strongest variant, with the best resistances, damage and health.

Name (Base ID)	Statistics	Behavior	Abilities	Items
Glowing yao guai 001437f3	76 ? ? 0 ? ? ? ?	Unaggressive: Will not initiate combat. Cowardly: Will always avoid combat/flee. Helps nobody: Will not help anyone.	Melee (0 ) empty	Yao guai meat Yao guai hide Loose springs Waste acid

LocationsEdit

• Two can always be found at Dolly Sods wilderness, one on the road at the entrance and one en route to Dolly Sods campground.
• Can always be found at Monongah overlook.
• Can always be found at Philippi Battlefield Cemetery, usually in the parking lot.
• Can sometimes be found at Beckwith farm.
• Can sometimes be found at Middle Mountain Cabins.
• Can sometimes be found at Graninger farm.
• Can sometimes be found at the garden area of The Whitespring Resort.
• Can sometimes be found at the pumpkin house, in front of the building.
• Can sometimes be found at the Seneca Rocks Visitor Center.
• Down the railway from Mountainside Bed & Breakfast.
• Can always be found at The Whitespring golf club, in a cave in the middle of the golf course.

Notable yao guaiEdit

• Son of Fluffy

AppearancesEdit

Yao guai appear in Fallout 76.

Behind the scenesEdit

The black bear, from which the yao guai possibly mutated, is the official state mammal of West Virginia.

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