Hogwarts Legacy is known for being a game with a plethora of collectibles to acquire, and the Butterfly Chests have recently garnered attention as one of the more rewarding items to obtain. To complete the ‘Follow the Butterflies’ side quest, your objective is to trace a trail of butterflies leading to the chest’s location.
To begin the quest, you must first speak to Clementine, who can be found in the Three Broomsticks located in Hogsmeade. However, it’s worth noting that completing the Jackdaw’s Rest main quest is a prerequisite to accessing this particular side quest. In this guide, we’ll cover the locations of all Butterfly Chests to help you complete the quest. Let’s get started!
How to find the Butterfly Chests
Before you embark on the ‘Follow the Butterflies’ side quest and find the elusive Butterfly Chests in Hogwarts Legacy, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, the chests won’t be marked on your map, so you’ll have to rely on rumors from NPCs to determine where the butterflies are appearing.
Once you’ve heard about a location, head in that direction and keep an eye out for a flurry of butterflies fluttering about. As you approach, an insect icon will appear on your minimap, guiding you towards the chest. It’s important to note that you won’t be able to find the chests unless you follow the butterflies directly to their location, so keep a keen eye out and follow the fluttering trail to uncover the treasures within the Butterfly Chests.
Butterfly Chest Locations in Hogwarts Legacy
Hogsmeade
- Talk to Clementine Willardsey, who can be found at the Three Broomsticks in Hogsmeade.
- But, make sure you have completed the main quest called “Jackdaw’s Rest” before talking to him.
- Clementine will give you the quest to find the first chest.
- Completing this quest will enable you to find the rest of the Butterfly Chests in the game.
Clagmar Coast
- Go to the northernmost tip of the area.
- Look for the butterflies to the south-west of the bandit camp and Field Guide map icon.
- Follow the path and you’ll see the Butterfly Chest right around the corner.
Feldcroft
- Go up to the cliff where you’ll find the butterflies situated between a group of enemies to the southeast and a treasure vault to the northwest.
- When you reach the midpoint, descend down the cliffs until you come across a tree under which the Butterfly Chest will be located.
Feldcroft
- From the Feldcroft Catacomb Floo Flames, head south-east and you’ll encounter a Field Guide Icon and a cluster of bandit camps.
- The Butterfly chest can be found on top of a cliff to the west of these two locations.
Forbidden Forest
- Head towards the south direction.
- Look for a triangle-like line situated between a lair and two bandit camps.
- Spot the chest outside a dilapidated house located over a small bridge.
Hogwarts Valley
- From the Hogwarts Valley Floo Flames, go towards the east direction.
- Look out for the butterflies that may be located near or beneath the bridge archways.
- Proceed further up the hill until you reach the Butterfly Chest.
Hogwarts Valley
- Head west from Keenbridge.
- Keep going until you pass the ruins.
- Enter the woods.
- Look for a hill and climb to the top.
- You’ll find the Butterfly Chest waiting for you there.
Hogwarts Valley
- Locate the bandit castle southeast of the region.
- Find the butterfly cluster situated next to the castle.
- Head towards the river where you’ll find the Butterfly Chest.
North Hogwarts Region
- Follow the dirt path next to the river and head towards the north.
- Look for the butterflies on top of a treasure vault in the map.
- Head down the path and start ascending the hill again.
- Keep an eye out for a wildflower patch, the chest should be located there.
North Ford Bridge
- Start at Pitt Upon Ford Floo Flames
- Head east until you reach a bridge with butterflies
- Continue until you see a lake with a waterfall
- The Butterfly Chest will be located close to the waterbody
South Hogwarts Region
- Start at the bottom-left corner of the Quidditch stadium.
- Head west until you reach the nearby cliffs where the butterflies can be found.
- Continue down the path until you come across a wildflower patch where the Butterfly Chest is located.