Category:Tauri
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Tauri
Another of the almost indescribable monsters of Vana'diel, the Tauri resemble dinosaurs – but only loosely. In fact, upon inspection the Tauri are more of an amalgamation of other creatures of Vana'diel than anything. Their tails resemble that of a lizard, their horns that of a ram, their wings that of a bat and their claws that of a crab. Indeed, this could lead some to wonder whether perhaps these creatures are not even natural, but are created? Whether or not created by nature, these monsters are horrific – attempting to kill any who come too close. Luckily for the explorers of Vana'diel, they can be found in only a few select locations.
For those who actually defeat these creatures, a horn and wing can sometimes be recovered – although neither is particularly demanded by crafters. Perhaps the most desired item sometimes carried by the Tauri is a Fomor Codex, which is said to contain the tragic history of the Fomors. While illegible, some might wonder why the Tauri carry copies – and whether they had anything to do with such a history.
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Family Information
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Special Attacks
| Special Abilities | Promathia Areas | Wings of the Goddess Areas | Pankration | |
| Unblest Armor - Shell (-50% magic damage taken). | ||||
| Triclip - Single target 3-hit attack and DEX Down. | ||||
| Back Swish - Frontal AoE damage + knockback. | ||||
| Mow - AoE damage + poison. | ||||
| Frightful Roar - AoE Defense Down. | ||||
| Mortal Ray - Single target Doom. Gaze Attack. Long charge time; very easy to Stun and/or turn your back to avoid it. Not used in Moblin Mazes (Verification Needed) | ||||
| Apocalyptic Ray - Frontal AoE Doom. Gaze Attack. Long charge time; very easy to Stun and/or turn your back to avoid it. Used only by Eldertaur. | ||||
| Chthonian Ray - Frontal AoE Doom. Gaze Attack. Long charge time; very easy to Stun and/or turn your back to avoid it. Used only by Mindertaur. | ||||
| Note: Notorious Monsters in this family may use all of the above and/or additional unique special abilities. | ||||
Notorious Monsters in Family
| Name | Spawn Information | Level | Zone | Notable Drop(s) |
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| Asterion | Spawns around (J-8) behind the Brass Door "Upstairs" | | Castle Oztroja (S) | Alastor Bamboo Tea Basket Bedivere's Hose |
| Mahisha | Spawns around (K-4) to (L-5) in the circular room on the second map | | Phomiuna Aqueducts | Sinister Mask |
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Quest NMs: Gigantaur, Megalotaur, Torvotaur Mission NMs: Minotaur Battlefield NMs: Eldertaur (ENM), Mindertaur (ENM) Campaign NMs: Allotaur, Shadowhorn Other NMs: Corrupt Einherjar (Einherjar), Nightmare Taurus (Dynamis) | ||||
Monsters in Family
| Name | Level | Zone |
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| Taurus | 37-38 | Phomiuna Aqueducts |
| Stegotaur | 44-48 | Phomiuna Aqueducts |
| 47-49 | Sacrarium | |
| Teratotaur | 57-59 | Sacrarium |
| Brontotaur | 68-71 | Uleguerand Range |
| Tyrannotaur | 72-75 | Uleguerand Range |
| Molech | 78-81 | Uleguerand Range |
| Dryptotaur | | Beaucedine Glacier (S) |
| Gorgotaur | | Xarcabard (S) |
| Tarbotaur | | Xarcabard (S) |
Historical Background
Taurus is Latin for "Bull" (Tauri would be the plural form in Latin). The name more then likely originates from the large bull like horns found on all Tauri.
Pages in category "Tauri"
The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total.
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