Save the children from the kidnappers. Here is an article about The Butterfly Collector quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

In addition to the main quests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, various side quests keep the game afresh. These quests can vary in character, ranging from treasure hunts to praying at different shrines. The Butterfly Collector quest is one such side quest, where a group of kidnappers has disturbed the village’s peace. To complete the quest, you must find and eliminate all the kidnappers.
Here is a detailed guide to help you in the Butterfly Collector quest in AC Shadows.
All Butterfly Collector Quest Targets in Assassin’s Creed Shadows – How To Unlock

To unlock The Butterfly Collector quest in AC Shadows, you must locate and interact with the Gamekeeper in the Katano region. Moreover, you need to collect ten origami butterflies to unlock the quest. Below are the details of targets and associated rewards in The Butterfly Collector quest:
Target | Reward |
Shucho | 1. Ink Spiller (Common Tanto – Naoe) 2. 2,000 XP 3. 1 Mastery Point |
Mucho | 1. Hidden Pleat (Common Tanto – Naoe) 2. 2,000 XP 3. 1 Mastery Point |
Richo | TBD |
Kacho | 1. 295 Mon 2. 2,000 XP 3. 1 Mastery Point |
All Butterfly Collector Target Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows



You must eliminate four targets during The Butterfly Collector quest in AC Shadows. Refer to the images attached above to get the exact locations of the targets. Below are further details for the targets:
- Shucho: In the One That Got Away sub-quest, when you talk to a child who escaped the kidnappers, he will take you to Shucho’s location in the Fisherman’s District.
- Mucho: You can find Mucho on an island in the Osaka region, southwest of the Koji Ruins.
- Richo: The two peasants working in a field will share information about Richo’s location. They mention that she is in bamboo groves located near Osaka Castle in the southwestern Settsu region.
- Kacho: Kacho, the leader of the kidnappers, can be found in a garden near Nishinomaru Garden, situated in the southwestern Settsu region.

Rewards for Completing The Butterfly Collector Side Quest
Once you eliminate all the targets of The Butterfly Collector quest, you will receive the following reward:
- Butterfly of Benevolence- Rare Trinket
That was all about The Butterfly Collector Side Quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
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