Butterfly Collectors in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Recruitment Guide

In the intricate world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, there's more to the story than the overarching conflict. If you're on a quest to uncover the mysterious group known as the Butterfly Collector and its members, we're here to guide you through every step of the journey.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

Your adventure 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 the city, discussing a seemingly innocent game of hunting origami butterflies. As you ride around Osaka, you might stumble upon these large paper butterflies, each pinned to tree trunks with real butterflies fluttering nearby.

Collecting these butterflies leads you to discover disturbing notes, revealing the sinister nature of the Butterfly Collector. Far from a harmless game, this secret society of women is involved in the kidnapping of children from affluent families, aiming to wield power and influence. Your mission is clear: you must stop them.

The Butterfly Collector faction consists of five members, each with a role to play in their nefarious activities.

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

Like other quests in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to follow geographical clues to track down your targets. We've outlined the locations and details to help you navigate your mission efficiently.

Shucho

Shucho's carelessness gives you an entry point into the group. She has lost a kidnapped child in the Fishermen’s District, located at the southeastern tip of Osaka. Look for her in green attire, frantically searching at an intersection. Dispatch her using Naoe’s blade or Yasuke’s weapons, then rescue the child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

Head northwest from Shucho's location, crossing the bridge to reach the Kojo ruins. Mucho, posing as a family jochu, is struggling with her latest victim on a road south of the ruins. Use the child's resistance to your advantage, and after defeating Mucho, return the child to her mother safely.

Richo

Richo, a young woman in the group, disguises herself as someone of higher status, though her speech betrays her true origins. Locals might mention a suspicious woman frequenting a bamboo grove, which is where Richo checks for ransom payments. Travel to Noda Village, just across the water from northern Osaka, and find her in the grove wearing pink. Eliminate her and rescue the child she's holding.

Kacho

After dealing with the previous targets, you'll confront Kacho, the leader of the Butterfly Collector. Her ability to instill fear and control her followers makes her a formidable opponent. Find her just north of the Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle, in a restricted zone marked by numerous butterflies. Engage her in conversation, then prepare for a deadly battle. Kacho's demise leaves one final member to address.

Gamemaker

The Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly collecting quest, awaits your judgment. Return to her marked location on the map. As a former victim herself, she devised the game to expose the Butterfly Collector's activities and save others. Decide her fate: punishment for her involvement or a chance to start anew. Choosing the latter allows her to adopt a new identity and life.

With your decision made, the Butterfly Collector faction is dismantled, earning you 5,500 XP toward your next level.

And that’s how you effectively locate and deal with the Butterfly Collector and its members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more assistance with the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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