Yao Guai (Fallout 3)

Yao guai are a species of mutated black bears that inhabit the Capital Wasteland in 2277.

Biology
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 animals or people they encounter, including deathclaws. However, yao guai have been known to be occasionally friendly towards bloatflies.

They can be found in groups wandering the Capital Wasteland, mostly on and around rocky and hilly places or in caverns. They also seem to appear at night more often than day, suggesting they are accustomed to the dark, as night predators.

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 have managed to tame yao guai. These will not attack on sight and can be approached, although they will defend themselves or their masters if threatened.

Gameplay attributes
Yao guai attack by using running pounces and slashes. Like all creatures that have pounce attacks, they can't pounce with a crippled hind leg. However, even after crippling one of the limbs, they only stop charging for a split second. The yao guai have high Perception, and can therefore become aware of you even when not in a direct line of sight.

The yao guai are affected by the Animal Friend perk.

Yao guai
The standard yao guai with all characteristics listed above.

Scavenger's yao guai
These yao guai have been domesticated. They travel alongside merchants and protect their masters from any harm that may arise. It is unknown just how exactly yao guai are tamed.

Appearances
Yao guai appear in Fallout 3.

Behind the scenes

 * In Chinese, yao guai (妖怪) simply means "monster". In Chinese mythology, "yao guai" are physical manifestations of the spirits of mistreated animals, or fallen divine animals.
 * 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, zoos and other areas populated by bears.

Bugs

 * Yao guai seem to have the most physic grade, meaning they will fly, or glitch, when killed. This is more common when one is killed mid-air, usually with a combat shotgun.

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