Capital Wasteland Yao Guai
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #29 of 37 Creatures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod adds in the classic look of the Yao Guai from Fallout 3 alongside the Fallout 4 Yao Guai. This includes a standard, glowing and albino variant that will spawn in the world where Fallout 4 ones do. There is also a companion you can
This mod brings the classic Fallout 3 Yao Guai design into Fallout 4, adding standard, glowing, and albino variants that spawn alongside the vanilla creatures. It also includes a companion for players who want a mutated friend. A popular cosmetic overhaul with over 1,300 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,397 endorsements and 181k downloads
- Brings back the iconic Fallout 3 look for nostalgia seekers
- Adds a companion for extra gameplay value
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — may have compatibility issues with newer game patches
- Only affects Yao Guai visuals; no new gameplay mechanics beyond the companion
For Fallout 4 players who miss the classic Yao Guai design from Fallout 3 and want a nostalgic twist. Also for creature enthusiasts who enjoy having a unique companion. Skip if you're looking for new enemy types or gameplay overhauls — this is purely cosmetic plus a companion.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod in your load order after any mods that alter Yao Guai textures or spawns to avoid conflicts.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex or MO2, let it handle the file placement to keep things clean.
- The companion may require you to find it in the world — check the mod's description or comments for its location if you can't spot it.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- TheFriedturkey and HcGxGrill
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 181,338
- Endorsements
- 1,397
- Category
- Creatures
- Created
- 2/20/2022
- Updated
- 2/20/2022
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