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

by Brooklyn Apr 25,2025

In the sprawling narrative of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the quest to uncover the sinister group known as the Butterfly Collector offers a gripping subplot beyond the main conflict. If you're on the trail of this enigmatic faction and its members, let us guide you through the process.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Butterfly Collector
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Your journey begins in the bustling city of Osaka, situated in the central part of Izumi Settsu. Here, you'll encounter a woman in the heart of the town discussing a curious game of hunting down origami butterflies. As you explore, you'll notice these large paper butterflies pinned to tree trunks, surrounded by real butterflies.

Collecting these butterflies leads you to discover disturbing notes, revealing the Butterfly Collector's true nature. Far from a harmless game, this group consists of women involved in the sinister act of kidnapping children from wealthy families to gain power and influence. Your mission is clear: hunt down these five members and put an end to their nefarious activities.

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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, locating these members involves following geographical clues. We'll help you pinpoint their locations, saving you the trouble of extensive searching.

Shucho

How and Where to Find All Butterfly Collector Members in Assassin's Creed Shadows Shucho
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Shucho's carelessness leads you to the Fishermen’s District in the southeastern part of Osaka. Dressed in green, she's frantically searching at an intersection. Use Naoe's blade or Yasuke's brute force to take her down, then rescue the kidnapped child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

How and Where to Find All Butterfly Collector Members in Assassin's Creed Shadows Mucho
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Head northwest from Shucho's location, across the bridge to the Kojo ruins. Mucho, disguised as a family jochu, is struggling with her latest victim just south of the ruins. Use the child's resistance to your advantage, then defeat Mucho and reunite the child with their mother.

Richo

How and Where to Find All Butterfly Collector Members in Assassin's Creed Shadows Richo
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Richo, a young woman pretending to be of higher standing, can be found in the bamboo grove at Noda Village, north of Osaka. She's dressed in pink and checking on a ransom. Navigate the grove, take her down, and rescue the child she's holding.

Kacho

How and Where to Find All Butterfly Collector Members in Assassin's Creed Shadows Kacho
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Kacho, the leader of the Butterfly Collector, is located north of the Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle. This area is restricted, so approach with caution. Look for a spot with many butterflies, engage her in conversation, and prepare for a deadly fight. Kacho will meet her end by your hand, leaving one final task.

Gamemaker

Return to the Gamemaker, the one who initiated the butterfly hunt. As a former victim, she created the game to expose the Butterfly Collector and save others. You have a choice: punish her for her involvement or allow her a new beginning with a new identity. Your decision will disband the Butterfly Collector faction, earning you 5,500 XP.

With this guide, you're well-equipped to dismantle the Butterfly Collector in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further assistance, check out The Escapist. *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.

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