Butterfly Collectors in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Tips

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, uncovering the plots and factions adds depth to the gameplay, and one of the more intriguing groups you'll encounter is the Butterfly Collector. If you're on a mission to find this enigmatic group and its members, let us guide you through the process.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

Your journey with the Butterfly Collector begins in the bustling city of Osaka, located in the central part of Izumi Settsu. Here, you'll encounter a woman in the town center who speaks of a game involving the hunt for origami butterflies. As you explore the city on horseback, you'll come across these large paper butterflies, pinned to tree trunks with real butterflies fluttering around them. Collecting these leads you to discover disturbing notes, revealing that the Butterfly Collector is not just a game, but a sinister group of women involved in the kidnapping of children from wealthy families to gain power and influence. It's your duty to stop them by tracking down each member of this faction.

How and Where To Find All Butterfly Collector Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, locating the Butterfly Collector members involves following geographical clues, but we've done the hard work for you. Here's how to find each member:

Shucho

Start your hunt in the Fishermen’s District at the southeastern tip of Osaka. Shucho, dressed in green, can be found at an intersection, frantically searching for the child she kidnapped. Use Naoe's blade or Yasuke's weapons to deal with her, then rescue the child hiding behind some nearby horses.

Mucho

Head northwest from Shucho's location, across the bridge, to the Kojo ruins. Here, Mucho poses as a family jochu, struggling with her latest victim on the road south of the ruins. Use the child's resistance to your advantage, engage Mucho in combat, and after defeating her, return the child to her mother before moving on to the next target.

Richo

Richo, a young woman who disguises herself as someone of higher standing, frequents a bamboo grove in Noda Village, just across the water at the northern end of Osaka. Local gossip about a suspicious woman entering and exiting the grove will lead you to her. Find Richo dressed in pink within the grove, take her down, and rescue the child she's holding for ransom.

Kacho

After dealing with the previous members, you'll face Kacho, the leader of the Butterfly Collector. She's located north of Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle, in a restricted area. Approach with caution, and when you see many butterflies, you're close. Engage her in conversation, then fight to the death. Kacho's demise will leave one final member to deal with.

Gamemaker

The Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly hunt, awaits at her marked location. As a former victim, she created the game to draw attention to the Butterfly Collector's activities, hoping to save others. You'll have a choice to make regarding her fate—either punish her for her involvement or allow her to start anew. Opting for the latter will see her adopt a new name and life. Your decision will conclude your mission with the Butterfly Collector, earning you 5,500 XP toward the next level.

That's how you can uncover and deal with the Butterfly Collector and its members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides on the game, be sure to explore The Escapist.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.