In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, there's more to the narrative than just the overarching conflict. If you're on the hunt for the elusive group known as the Butterfly Collector and its members, let us guide you through this intriguing questline.

The Butterfly Collector in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

Your journey starts in Osaka, situated in the heart of Izumi Settsu. Here, you'll encounter a woman in the town center discussing a game of hunting origami butterflies. As you ride through the city, you'll come across these large paper butterflies, pinned to tree trunks with real butterflies fluttering nearby. Collecting them will lead you to uncover sinister notes, revealing the Butterfly Collector as a covert group of women involved in the kidnapping of children from affluent families to gain power and influence. It's your duty to stop them, and there are five members to track down.

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

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, locating targets involves deciphering geographical clues. We'll provide you with the exact locations to find each member of the Butterfly Collector.

Shucho

Shucho's negligence is your entry point into the group. She's lost a kidnapped child in the Fishermen’s District, at the southeastern tip of Osaka. Dressed in green, she can be found at an intersection, looking frantic. Use Naoe's blade or Yasuke's brute force to take her down, then rescue the child hiding behind nearby horses.

Mucho

Head northwest from the previous location, across the bridge to the Kojo ruins. Mucho has been masquerading as a family jochu to get close to her targets. She's struggling with her current mark on the road south of the ruins. Use the child's resistance to approach her. She'll attack without provocation, forcing you to neutralize her. Escort the child back to her mother, then continue your pursuit of the Butterfly Collector.

Richo

Richo, a young woman within the group, often poses as someone of higher standing despite her common language. Rumors of a suspicious woman entering and exiting a bamboo grove in Noda Village, just across the water north of Osaka, will lead you to her. Dressed in pink, you'll find her within the grove. Take her down, either stealthily or in combat, and rescue the child she's holding.

Kacho

After dealing with the previous three members, you'll confront Kacho, the leader of the Butterfly Collector. Her cult-like control over her followers makes her a formidable target. She's located just north of the Nishinomaru Garden, west of Osaka Castle, in a restricted zone. Be cautious as you approach. The presence of many butterflies will signal you're in the right spot. Engage her in conversation, then prepare for a deadly fight. Kacho will meet her end by your hand, leaving one final member to deal with.

Gamemaker

Finally, return to the Gamemaker, who initiated the butterfly collecting quest. She's a former victim who created the game in hopes of someone unraveling the mystery and saving others. You'll face a moral choice: punish her for her involvement or allow her a new beginning. Opting for the latter enables her to adopt a new identity and life. Make your decision, and the Butterfly Collector will be no more, earning you 5,500 XP toward your next level.

That's the comprehensive guide to finding the Butterfly Collector and its members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more assistance with the game, be sure to explore The Escapist.

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