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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, there are countless plots to unravel, but the broader conflict isn't the only battle worth fighting. If you're on a mission to track down the group known as the Butterfly Collector and its members, let us guide you through this intriguing questline.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

Your journey begins in the bustling city of Osaka, nestled in the heart of Izumi Settsu. Here, you'll encounter a woman in the town center discussing a game of hunting origami butterflies. As you explore the city, you'll come across these large paper butterflies pinned to tree trunks, surrounded by real butterflies. Collecting them leads to the discovery of sinister notes, revealing that the Butterfly Collector is a covert group of women involved in kidnapping children from affluent families to gain power and influence. This is a cause you cannot ignore, and you must hunt down these five members to stop their heinous acts.

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

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, locating targets often involves deciphering geographical clues. We'll provide you with precise locations to help you swiftly reach each member of the Butterfly Collector.

Shucho

Shucho's carelessness becomes your advantage. She lost a kidnapped child in the Fishermen’s District at the southeastern tip of Osaka. Dressed in green, she's easily spotted at an intersection, frantically searching. Use Naoe's blade or Yasuke's brute force to take her down, then rescue the child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

After dealing with Shucho, head northwest across the bridge to the Kojo ruins. Mucho, disguised as a family jochu, is struggling with her target on the road just south of the ruins. Use the child's resistance to your advantage, and after Mucho attacks, neutralize her and reunite the child with their mother.

Richo

Richo, a young member of the group, often poses as someone of higher status, though her language betrays her true origins. Locals might mention a suspicious woman entering and leaving a bamboo grove in Noda Village, just across the water from the northern end of Osaka. Head there to find Richo, dressed in pink, and decide whether to take her down stealthily or through direct combat. Rescue the child she's holding for ransom.

Kacho

After eliminating the previous three targets, you'll face Kacho, the leader who has instilled fear and maintained a cult-like control over her followers. She's located north of the Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle, in a restricted area. Follow the fluttering butterflies to find her. Engage in a conversation, then prepare for a deadly fight. Kacho will not reveal her true identity, and you'll end her reign.

Gamemaker

Finally, return to the Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly collecting quest. She's a former victim who created the game to expose the Butterfly Collector's activities and save others. You'll face a moral choice: punish her for her involvement or allow her to start anew with a new identity. Your decision will conclude the Butterfly Collector storyline, earning you 5,500 XP.

And that’s how you can effectively find and dismantle the Butterfly Collector faction in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more assistance with the game, be sure to explore The Escapist.

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