Swallowtail
CommonResources
A large butterfly with distinctive tail-like wing extensions. Valuable alchemy ingredient.
Type
insect
Tool
Bare Hands
Rarity
uncommon
About
- •Large, visually distinctive butterfly with black and yellow striped patterns
- •Named for characteristic tail-like extensions on hind wings
- •Valuable for alchemy — produces elixirs with multiple beneficial effects
- •Found in Hernand's meadows and Demeniss's floral zones
- •Spawns year-round but most abundant during spring and summer game seasons
Gathering Guide
- •Found in meadows and gardens throughout Hernand and Demeniss regions
- •Distinctive large butterflies with striped patterns and forked tails
- •Attracted to areas with diverse flowers and vegetation
- •Can be caught near forest edges and open grasslands
- •Respawns frequently — farm in multiple locations for faster gathering
Gathering Regions
hernanddemeniss
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Last updated: March 2026