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InFallout 76, there are a lot of massive and powerful enemies that you can stumble on. This includes human enemies, likethe speedy Feral Ghouls, or even animal variants like the Yao Guai. These creatures look like giant, infected bears that have evolved after extensive exposure to radiation.
There are many variations of the Yao Guai, such as the Stunted Yao Guai, the Yao Guai Ghoul, and many more. Each type will give you the same drop of items, except a few which provide additional resources. If you’re looking to catch one yourself, here are the best places to spot the Yao Guai.

Where to Find Yao Guai in Fallout 76
There are quite a few locations where you can spot some Yao Guai. We will provide you with the best locations to find the irradiated bear, including a few variants that drop additional rewards, like theGlowing Yao Guai.
The Whitespring Golf Club
The first location to visit to find a few Yao Guais is theWhitespring Golf Club. You can find the golf club in the southeastern section of the map, just south of the New Appalachian Central Trainyard. If you’veunlocked the Whitespring Resort, it’ll be just across from there.
Make your way to the middle of the golf course, where you’ll find asmall cave. Inside here, there will be a Dusky Yao Guai, and occasionally a Legendary Dusky Yao Guai.

Dolly Sods Wilderness
To locateDolly Sods Wilderness, you can find it in thenortheasternsection of the map, just east of the Atlas Observatory. You can find one near theentranceof the Dolly Sods Wilderness building, shown in the map image above. There is also one located near the Carson Family Bunker, just south of the main building.
Mountainside Bed & Breakfast
To find theMountainside Bed & Breakfast, make your waysoutheasttowards the Spruce Knob. Mountainside Bed & Breakfast will be just northwest of here, shown in the map image. To locate some Yao Guais, make your way west of the bed and breakfast, downhill along the railway tracks. There should be 2 to 3 here.
Philippi Battefield Cemetery
ThePhilippi Battlefield Cemeteryis in thenortheasternregion of the map, just across from the Palace of the Winding Path. you may spot a Yao Guai here in the parking lot, just behind the main building of the cemetery.
Monongah Overlook
Monongah Overlookis on thenortheasternsection of the map, justeast of the Rose Room. Up here at the top, you should be able to spot a Stunted Yao Guai. There is also the occasional Enclave event in between Monogah and The Top of the World, where you can get the chance to take on aGlowing Yao Guai.
Yao Guai Uses in Fallout 76
The Yao Guai has a lot of uses, outside just providing players with consistentresourcedrops. When taking on a Yao Guai, here’s what you may get out of it:
