Yao Guai (Fallout 3)

The Yao Guai are a species of mutated black bears. Strong, fast and deadly, Yao Guai are among the most fearsome creatures in the wasteland.

Chinese name
In Chinese, Yao Guai (妖怪) simply means "monster". In mythology, they are physical incarnations of the spirits of mistreated animals, or fallen divine animals. During gameplay, there is evidence that there were Chinese soldiers who made it to the American mainland during the Great War, so it is possible that its Chinese name comes from this influence.

Behavior
Although generally found alone, Yao Guai, when found in pairs, exhibit a gentle, familial bond toward one another, provided they do not feel threatened by the observer's presence.

Yao Guai attack nearly any other animals or people they encounter, including Deathclaws.

They can be found in groups wandering The Capital Wasteland. They can be found mostly on and around rocky and hilly places.

Yao Guai have an underground den, the Yao Guai Tunnels (not to be confused with the Yao Guai Cave)

There are some Wasteland Scavengers that managed to tame Yao Guai. These will not attack on sight and can be approached along with the scavenger to which they belong.

Combat behavior
Yao Guai attack via running pounces and slashes. Like all creatures that have pounce attacks, they can't pounce with a crippled leg.

They have high Perception, and so can become aware of you even when not in a direct line of sight.

If you have the Animal Friend perk, they will no longer attack you or your party unless provoked. They can even fight for you after you get the second rank. Even without obtaining the second rank of the perk, the Yao Guai are hostile towards a number of other troublesome enemies.

Loot
Yao Guai corpses contain Yao Guai Meat, which not only carries a respectable health benefit but also grants the player a damage bonus for a short period of time.

Appearances
Yao Guai appear only in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes

 * Three Dog's advice on Yao Guai is simply: "Don't feed the Yao Guai". This is a reference to the adage "Please don't feed the bears," a saying commonly found on signs in parks, zoo's and other areas populated by bears.

Bugs

 * Probably due to an extremely stiff ragdoll, Yao Guais have been confirmed occasionally to fly several dozens of feet vertically into the air when killed.

Gallery
Yao Guai

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