In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the intrigue of the wider conflict is rivaled by the compelling side quests, such as the search for the Butterfly Collector group. If you're on the trail of this mysterious faction, we're here to guide you through the process.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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The questline begins in Osaka, located in the central part of Izumi Settsu. You'll encounter a woman in the city center discussing a game of hunting origami butterflies. As you explore the city, you'll find these large paper butterflies pinned to tree trunks, surrounded by fluttering real butterflies. Collecting these will lead you to uncover sinister notes revealing the true nature of the Butterfly Collector—a secret group of women intent on kidnapping children from affluent families to gain power and influence. Your mission is to stop them by tracking down all five members of this faction.

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

To locate the members of the Butterfly Collector, you'll need to follow geographical clues scattered throughout Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Here’s a detailed guide to finding each member:

Shucho

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Shucho's carelessness leads you to the Fishermen’s District in southeastern Osaka. Dressed in green and frantically searching at an intersection, she has lost the child she kidnapped. Confront her with Naoe’s blade or Yasuke’s weapons, then rescue the child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

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Head northwest from Shucho’s location across the bridge to the Kojo ruins. Mucho, disguised as a family servant, is struggling with her target on the road south of the ruins. Use the child’s resistance to approach, then engage Mucho in combat. After defeating her, return the child to her mother.

Richo

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Richo, a young woman who pretends to be of higher status, can be found in Noda Village across the water at the northern end of Osaka. She's often seen entering and exiting a bamboo grove, checking on ransom payments. Find her in the grove, dressed in pink, and take her down to rescue her latest victim.

Kacho

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Kacho, the leader of the Butterfly Collector, is located just north of the Nishinomaru Garden west of Osaka Castle. This area is restricted, so approach with caution. Look for the swarm of butterflies to confirm you're in the right spot. Engage her in conversation, then prepare for a deadly confrontation. Defeating Kacho will unravel the final threads of the mystery.

Gamemaker

The Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly collecting quest, awaits your return at her marked location. As a former victim, she created the game to expose the Butterfly Collector and save others. You'll have to decide her fate: punish her for her involvement or allow her a chance at redemption with a new identity. Your choice will conclude the questline, dismantling the Butterfly Collector and earning you 5,500 XP toward the next level.

And that’s how you effectively track down the Butterfly Collector and its members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For further assistance with the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.

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