Orange Oakleaf Butterfly
CommonResources
Uncommon butterfly with leaf-like wings for alchemy crafting. Found in the south Deepwoods near kilns.
Type
insect
Tool
Bare Hands
Rarity
uncommon
About
- •Uncommon butterfly species with distinctive orange band and leaf-like wing pattern when closed
- •Key alchemy reagent for brewing elixirs — determines potion properties when combined with catalysts
- •Naturally camouflaged to resemble dried oak leaves — helps butterfly evade detection
- •Prefer forested areas and oak groves — more common in wooded regions than open plains
- •Available from early game exploration — can be gathered before reaching advanced alchemy stages
Gathering Guide
- •Found in south Deepwoods near a kiln on a hillside — west of Hernand City
- •Catch by hand (no tool needed) — look on vegetation and flowers during daytime
- •Uncommon spawn rate — may require searching multiple locations to gather several
- •Also found in oak forests and woodland clearings across Pywel
Gathering Regions
deepwoodshernand
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Last updated: March 2026