Yao Guai (Honest Hearts)

Yao guai are a species of mutated bear. These creatures can be found in Zion Canyon in 2281, and include a unique yao guai named Ghost of She.

Biology
The physical build of the Zion variant does not drastically deviate from pre-War bears as much as the yao guai in the Capital Wasteland and the Commonwealth. 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. These yao guai are generally larger than their unmutated predecessors and are more aggressive.

Gameplay attributes
Yao guai are extremely fast and powerful creatures, second only to deathclaws in terms of raw strength and speed. Unlike deathclaws, they are less alert, as the player character may come in contact with one when it is asleep or laying down. Yao guai do not attack bighorners in Zion Canyon. The Animal Friend perk does not affect them and they will become hostile towards the player character upon detection.

Yao guai
These creatures are nearly identical to the yao guai found in the Capital Wasteland. They are also normally found in groups of two to four.

Yao guai cub
Yao guai cubs are smaller, weaker and less deadly versions of their parents, of whom they stay in close proximity to.

Giant yao guai
Giant yao guai are larger versions of yao guai. A giant yao guai is a sigficicant threat to low level player characters. Early in the Honest Hearts add-on, a giant yao guai attacks and kills a green gecko on top of a rock while the player approaches the Dead Horses camp. A few of these can be found near the Red Gate.

Appearances
Yao guai appear in the Fallout: New Vegas add-on Honest Hearts.