How to Farm Butterflies in Tears of the Kingdom
In Tears of the Kingdom, farming butterflies can be a lucrative way to obtain valuable resources and upgrade your equipment. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to farm butterflies in Tears of the Kingdom.
Smotherwing Butterflies
Smotherwing Butterflies can be found in Death Mountain and Eldin Canyon. To farm them, you need to get the ones that you find across Death Mountain and Eldin Canyon, and then wait for the next Blood Moon. This is because Smotherwing Butterflies only appear during Blood Moons.
Where to Buy Smotherwing Butterflies
If you don’t want to farm Smotherwing Butterflies, you can also buy them from Beedle at the East Akkala and Wetland stables. Beedle will have replenished his stock if you warp to a distant location, such as Link’s House, and sleep until morning.
How Many Smotherwing Butterflies Do You Need?
Smotherwing Butterflies are used to upgrade Fireproof Armor at a Great Fairy Fountain. Three Smotherwing Butterflies and three Moblin Guts are needed to upgrade each piece of Fireproof Armor to its third tier, and five Smotherwing Butterflies and two Hinox Guts are needed to upgrade each piece to its final tier.
Thunderwing Butterflies
Thunderwing Butterflies can be found in the Seres Scablands in Hyrule Ridge or in the Gerudo Highlands. They only appear when it’s raining.
Where to Buy Thunderwing Butterflies
Thunderwing Butterflies can be purchased for 10 Rupees at the following shops:
| Shop | Location |
|---|---|
| Beedle | Tabantha Bridge Stable |
| Beedle | Lakeside Stable |
| Beedle | Foothil Stable |
| Beedle | Riverside Stable |
Recall Ability
Recall is an ability that allows you to reverse the flow of time with certain objects. This ability is gained during your time on the Great Sky Island, once you complete the three shrines and gain access to the Temple of Time.
Tips for Farming Butterflies
Here are some tips to help you farm butterflies in Tears of the Kingdom:
- Get the ones that you find across Death Mountain and Eldin Canyon, and then wait for the next Blood Moon to farm Smotherwing Butterflies.
- Warp to a distant location, such as Link’s House, and sleep until morning to replenish Beedle’s stock of Smotherwing Butterflies.
- Only buy Thunderwing Butterflies from Beedle at the Tabantha Bridge Stable, Lakeside Stable, Foothil Stable, or Riverside Stable.
- Use the Recall ability to reverse the flow of time with certain objects to make farming butterflies easier.
By following these tips and using the information provided in this article, you should be able to farm butterflies in Tears of the Kingdom with ease. Happy farming!