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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.

Family Information
Type: Demons
Common Behavior: A, L, T(S)
Weak to: Resist Vs. Light
Common Job(s): Monk
Charmable: File:eks.gif
Pankration: Able to be captured
Aspir: File:eks.gif
Drain: Susceptible to Drain
Notes: Will link with Kindred and vice versa.

Special Attacks

Special Abilities Promathia Areas Wings of the Goddess Areas Pankration
Unblest Armor - Shell (-50% magic damage taken). CheckCheck CheckCheck CheckCheck
Triclip - Single target 3-hit attack and DEX Down. CheckCheck CheckCheck Information Needed
Back Swish - Frontal AoE damage + knockback. CheckCheck CheckCheck Information Needed
Mow - AoE damage + poison. CheckCheck CheckCheck Information Needed
Frightful Roar - AoE Defense Down. CheckCheck CheckCheck Information Needed
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) CheckCheck CheckCheck Information 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. CheckCheck XX Information Needed
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. CheckCheck XX Information Needed
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)
Asterion Spawns around (J-8) behind the Brass Door "Upstairs" Information Needed every 4-5 hours. File:qmark.gif 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 File:qmark.gif Phomiuna Aqueducts Sinister Mask

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
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 Information Needed Beaucedine Glacier (S)
Gorgotaur Information Needed Xarcabard (S)
Tarbotaur Information Needed 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.

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