Tales of the Shire: Butterfly Cups Guide
Butterfly Cups are one of the rarer forage items in Tales of the Shire. They appear on the map, but many players struggle to find them because of time-of-day triggers, gear requirements, and possible bugs.
Where to Find Butterfly Cups
Butterfly Cups are found in an area near the fallen tree with a walk-through hollow on the map. The location icon shows up early, but the actual items are often missing if you visit during the wrong conditions.
Time of Day and Tools
Butterfly Cups appear to be connected to nighttime spawns. Multiple players, including myself, have seen fireflies around the area at night and finding the flowers only after carrying the lantern. If you do not have the lantern yet, progress the story until it unlocks and then return to this location after dusk.
Seasonal Availability
While the in-game description suggests they appear in all seasons, players have reported inconsistent results. They have been confirmed in late summer and autumn during story progression, but many players fail to find them in winter or spring. This inconsistency suggests either random spawn behavior or even a bug.
Quest and Area Requirements
Progressing the main story to unlock the gate near the fishing spot increases your chances of finding Butterfly Cups.
Possible Bug
There are cases where Butterfly Cups simply do not spawn, even at night with a lantern, and even after unlocking the gate. If this happens, the only way to get them may be through gifts from NPCs like Delphinium Brandybuck, who occasionally gives them as a reward.
You could also try reloading older saves but that’s not guarenteed to work.
Final Blurb
Butterfly Cups are one of the most elusive forageables in Tales of the Shire, tied to night spawns and possibly to story progression. If they fail to appear even with the lantern at night, the issue may be a spawn bug. Until patched, check the area often and build fellowship with NPCs who may gift them.
FAQ
Do Butterfly Cups only spawn at night?
Yes, most confirmed sightings have happened at night while using a lantern.
Can you find Butterfly Cups in all seasons?
They are listed as all-season forage items, but player reports suggest spawn issues in certain seasons like winter and spring.
What if Butterfly Cups don’t spawn?
This may be a bug. You can sometimes receive Butterfly Cups as a gift from NPCs like Delphinium Brandybuck until a patch resolves the issue.
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