Fallout 76’s Yao Guais are the post-nuclear counterparts of the iconic West Virginian bears. They are a source of valuable ingredients like Yao Guai meat and Yao Guai hide, and you can also tame them and send them back to your Camp to improve its defense.
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You can find these mutated creatures all around Fallout 76, although there are a few hotspots you should know about if you’re on the hunt for them.
Where to find Yao Guai in Fallout 76
Guaranteed spawns
| Location | Number of Yao Guai spawns | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dolly Sods Wilderness | Two | One on the main road near the building, and another on the pathway leading to Dolly Sods Playground. |
| Mountainside Bed & Breakfast | Two | Along the railway line going downhill. |
| Site Alpha | One | Outside Site Alpha from where you spawn. |
| Monongah overlook | One | Always a Stunted Yao Guai here. |
| Philippi Battlefield Cemetery | One | Usually spawns in the parking lot behind the main cemetery building. |
| The Whitespring Golf Club | One | In a small cave in the middle of the golf course. |
Occasional spawns
If you’ve been to all the guaranteed Yao Guai spawn locations above and still want more, visit the following Fallout 76 locations where the mutated bears sometimes spawn:
- Beckwith Farm
- Middle Mountain Cabins
- Graninger Farm
- The Whitespring Resort (in the garden area)
- Pumpkin House (in front of the building)
- Seneca Rocks Visitor Center
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