Yao Guai are creatures found in Appalachia.
Gameplay
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.
Variants
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Locations
- Two can always be found at Dolly Sods Wilderness, one on the road at the entrance and one en route to Dolly Sods Campground.
- Two can always be found west of Mountainside Bed & Breakfast, up the railway line.
- One can always be found outside Site Alpha.
- 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.
- Can always be found at The Whitespring Golf Club, in a cave in the middle of the golf course.
- One can sometimes appear during the Free Range event.
Named
| Image | Name | Location | HP
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FormID | Game |
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North of Site Alpha |
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In a small cave, upstream from Site Alpha |
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Notes
- Yao Guai are a potential candidate for taming. If found alone in a random encounter, the player character can send the tamed beast to their C.A.M.P. for defense.
- The yao guai's melee attack inflicts a large stagger on the player, which may be followed up in rapid succession to stun-lock the player. This can be managed by equipping a pneumatic torso mod.
Appearances
Yao Guai appear in Fallout 76.
Behind the scenes
In Chinese mythology, Yao Guai are usually physical manifestations of the spirits of mistreated animals or fallen divine animals.
Gallery
A pack of Yao Guai
