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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the intricate web of plots extends far beyond the main conflict, drawing players into a myriad of engaging side quests. One such quest involves the enigmatic Butterfly Collector, a group whose sinister activities you'll need to unravel. This guide will help you navigate this questline, providing detailed information on how to find and confront its members.

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Your journey begins in the bustling city of Osaka, nestled in the central region of Izumi Settsu. Here, you'll encounter a woman in the heart of town discussing a peculiar game of hunting origami butterflies. These large paper butterflies, often pinned to tree trunks and surrounded by real fluttering butterflies, serve as the initial clue to this dark mystery.

As you collect these butterflies, you'll uncover disturbing notes that reveal the true nature of the Butterfly Collector—a clandestine group of women involved in the kidnapping of children from affluent families. Their goal is to amass power and influence through these heinous acts. Your mission is clear: you must track down and stop these five members of the faction.

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

Like other quests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, finding the Butterfly Collector members involves deciphering geographical clues. We've streamlined the process by pinpointing each member's location, making your hunt more efficient.

Shucho

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Shucho's carelessness provides your entry into the group. She lost a kidnapped child in the Fishermen’s District, located at the southeastern tip of Osaka. Dressed in green, she can be found frantically searching at an intersection. Confront her with Naoe’s blade or Yasuke’s brute force, then rescue the child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

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After dealing with Shucho, head northwest across the bridge to the Kojo ruins. Mucho, disguised as a family jochu, is struggling with her latest victim on the road south of the ruins. Use the child’s resistance to your advantage, then defeat Mucho when she attacks. Escort the child back to her mother before moving on.

Richo

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Richo, a young woman who poses as someone of higher status, frequents a bamboo grove in Noda Village, just north of Osaka across the water. Locals may mention a suspicious woman entering and exiting this area. Find her dressed in pink within the grove, take her down, and rescue her captive child.

Kacho

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The leader of the Butterfly Collector, Kacho, exerts a cult-like control over her followers. She is located north of the Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle, in a restricted zone. Look for a swarm of butterflies to guide you to her. Engage in conversation, then prepare for a lethal confrontation. Kacho's death will leave one final member to deal with.

Gamemaker

The Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly hunt, awaits your return. As a former victim, she created the game to expose the group's activities and save others. You face a moral dilemma: punish her for her involvement or grant her a chance at redemption. Choosing the latter allows her to start anew with a different identity.

Your decision marks the end of the Butterfly Collector faction, rewarding you with 5,500 XP toward your next level.

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

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