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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the quest to uncover the secrets of the Butterfly Collector is a thrilling journey that delves into a sinister plot beyond the game's wider conflicts. If you're on the hunt for this mysterious group and its members, let us guide you through the process.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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Your journey 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 discussing a game of hunting down origami butterflies. As you explore the city, you'll come across these large paper butterflies pinned to tree trunks, surrounded by fluttering real butterflies. Collecting these will lead you to uncover disturbing notes hinting at the true nature of the Butterfly Collector—a secret society of women involved in the sinister act of kidnapping children from affluent families to gain power and influence. Your mission is clear: you must hunt down these five members and put an end to their nefarious deeds.

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

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, locating the members of the Butterfly Collector involves following geographical clues. We'll guide you directly to each target, saving you the trouble of piecing together the puzzle.

Shucho

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Shucho's carelessness leads you to her in the Fishermen’s District 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 weapons, then rescue the kidnapped child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

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Head northwest from Shucho's location, crossing the bridge to reach 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, confront Mucho, and then escort the child back to her mother.

Richo

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Richo, a young woman who pretends to be of higher standing, can be found in the bamboo grove at the northern end of Osaka, specifically in Noda Village across the water. Dressed in pink, she's checking on a ransom payment. Approach her stealthily or engage in combat, and rescue the child she's holding.

Kacho

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After dealing with the previous three members, you'll confront Kacho, the leader of the Butterfly Collector. She's located just north of the Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle, in a restricted zone. Look for a spot with many butterflies to find her. Engage her in conversation, then prepare for a deadly fight. Kacho's demise will leave one final task.

Gamemaker

The Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly collecting quest, awaits your return. As a former victim, she created the game to expose the Butterfly Collector's activities. You'll face a moral choice: punish her for her involvement or allow her to start anew. Your decision will conclude the Butterfly Collector storyline, earning you 5,500 XP toward your next level.

And that's how you can find and deal with the Butterfly Collector and its members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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