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Tauri
Tauri
Another of the almost indescribable monsters of Vana'diel, the Tauri resemble bulls, but only loosely. The Tauri are somewhat of an amalgamation of other creatures of Vana'diel: 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. 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
Subfamilies: Falxitaur
Common Behavior: A, L, T(S)
Weak against: Resist Vs. Light
Common Job(s): Monk
Charmable: Eks
Pankration: Able to be captured
Aspir: Eks
Drain: Susceptible to Drain
Notes: Link with Kindred and vice versa.

Special Attacks

Special Abilities Promathia Areas Wings of the Goddess Areas Pankration Abyssea
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. ✓ ✗ ❔ ❔
Lethal Triclip - AoE 3-hit attack and Max HP Down. Only used by certain notorious monsters. ✗ ✓ ✗ ❔
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 every 4-5 hours. Qmark Castle Oztroja (S) Alastor
Bamboo Tea Basket
Bedivere's Hose
Magnotaur Lottery spawn around F-5. 83 Uleguerand Range Pygme Sainti
Mahisha Spawns around (K-4) to (L-5) in the circular room on the second map 50 Phomiuna Aqueducts Sinister Mask
Tikbalang Timed Spawn around (F-8), near the Cointeaches 83 Xarcabard (S) Lyft Pole

Quest NMs: Giganotaur, Megalotaur, Torvotaur

Mission NMs: Minotaur

Battlefield NMs: Eldertaur (ENM), Mindertaur (ENM)

Campaign NMs: Allotaur, Shadowclaw Devastator, Shadowhorn

Einherjar NMs: Corrupt Einherjar (Einherjar)

Monsters in Family

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.

Source entry: Category:Tauri. Cached on this server on 4 November 2026.

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