"Discover Butterfly Collectors in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Methods"

If you're diving into Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll soon discover that the main plot is just the tip of the iceberg. While the larger conflict is compelling, there are smaller yet equally significant missions worth pursuing. Among these, the enigmatic Butterfly Collector stands out—a secretive group of women with a sinister agenda. If you're keen to track them down, we’re here to guide you through their ranks.

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This intriguing quest kicks off in Osaka, specifically in the bustling city center where a mysterious woman talks about a peculiar game involving origami butterflies. These butterflies are pinned to tree trunks alongside real ones, creating an eerie atmosphere. Collecting these will lead you to cryptic notes hinting at something far darker—this "game" is actually a cover-up for the Butterfly Collector's true purpose: kidnapping children from wealthy families to gain power.

Thankfully, there are five members within this faction to confront. Let’s walk through how to find each one.

Shucho

Shucho’s carelessness works in your favor. She misplaced the child she abducted in the Fishermen’s District, the southeastern part of Osaka. Look for her in the intersection, dressed in green and visibly frantic.

Use either Naoe’s sharp blade or Yasuke’s powerful weapons to take her down, then rescue the hidden child behind some nearby horses. Problem solved.

Mucho

Cross the bridge northwest from Shucho’s location to reach the Kojo ruins. Mucho poses as a family servant to infiltrate her targets. Spot her near the ruins’ southern road, struggling with her current mark.

Leverage the child’s resistance to draw her out, and she’ll attack recklessly. Defeat her and reunite the child with their mother. Onward to the next member!

Richo

Richo disguises herself as a noblewoman despite speaking like a local. People whisper about her frequent visits to a bamboo grove in Noda Village, just across the water from Osaka.

Head there and search deeper into the grove until you find Richo dressed in pink. Eliminate her using stealth or direct combat, then save the captive child.

Kacho

As the leader, Kacho is the toughest challenge. She operates near the Nishinomaru Garden, northwest of Osaka Castle. Be cautious—this area is restricted. Look for fluttering butterflies to confirm your arrival.

Confront her in dialogue, then prepare for battle. Should you triumph, Kacho meets an untimely end, tying up the final loose ends of this mission.

Gamemaker

The Gamemaker orchestrated the entire ordeal, creating the butterfly-collecting quest to entrap someone willing to intervene. Return to her marked location and decide her fate. If you choose leniency, she’ll embrace a new identity and life.

Regardless of your choice, defeating the Butterfly Collector grants you 5,500 XP toward your next level.

That’s how to track down the Butterfly Collector and its members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more tips and tricks, head to The Escapist.

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