Diana Fritillary Butterfly
CommonResources
A rare fritillary butterfly with distinctive orange and black markings. Caught by hand near Hernand — essential alchemy ingredient.
Type
insect
Tool
Bare Hands
Rarity
rare
About
- •A rare and visually striking fritillary butterfly native to Pywel's meadows near Hernand
- •Males display orange coloring on wing edges with burnt-orange undersides; females are darker with blue iridescence
- •Required ingredient for numerous alchemy recipes — particularly elixirs that boost Spirit and Stamina
- •Takes 2–3 seconds to catch after approaching — impatient button mashing will cause it to flee
- •Respawns every few minutes in the same meadow regions — ideal for repeated farming runs
- •More abundant in spring and summer game seasons when flowers bloom
Gathering Guide
- •Found north of Hernand, south of Three Saints Falls — look in meadows and open grassland
- •Butterflies spawn in sunny areas with low grass and wildflowers
- •Approach slowly and interact when the catch prompt appears
- •Most active during morning and afternoon game hours
- •Often found alongside other butterfly species — co-farm if nearby
Gathering Regions
hernand
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Last updated: March 2026