Once Human Butterfly Emissary Location
Butterfly's Emissary is the first combat Deviant most players own - guaranteed from the tutorial - but if you need another one (or a better stat roll), it spawns at fixed spots and drops from one silo boss.
Fastest answer: every new character gets one free from the Eve of the Evolution tutorial quest. For extras, the reliable spawn is the Empty Monolith's bottom floor at the Alpha Institute (165, -3708), and Securement Silo - ALPHA (80, -3599) in Chalk Peak drops it from the boss.
All spawn locations
| Location | Coordinates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tutorial - Eve of the Evolution | - | Guaranteed first Deviant for every new character. Easiest method by far. |
| Alpha Institute - Empty Monolith | 165, -3708 | Bottom floor of the Monolith - fixed spawn, check it whenever you're nearby. |
| GAIA Research Centre Ruins | 4080, -6375 | Broken Delta - head downstairs near the 1F elevators; the Emissary sits in the back glass room by the computers. Enemies around - come at ~level 18+. |
| Securement Silo - ALPHA | 80, -3599 | Chalk Peak - chance drop from the boss, not guaranteed. Expect multiple runs. |
| Red Sands | - | Top room near the rift anchor. |
| Rosetta strongholds | - | Very low spawn chance anywhere in Rosetta facilities. |
| Survive, Capture, Preserve scenario | - | Spawns across accessible wilderness areas; only attacks if attacked first. |
Farming tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Swap worlds | Use the nearest Worldstone to hop servers and re-check spawn points - each world rolls its own spawns. |
| Check the area level | A deviant's starting level matches where it's found - the map shows each area's level, so farm the highest-level zone you can handle. |
| Silo runs for stats | The Silo Alpha boss drop is the repeatable farm - bring a squad and run it until the Emissary drops. |
| Set up its room first | Build an Isolated Securement Unit with green lights and flowers before you capture - mood and power scale with its environment. |
| Sync before combat | Interact with the deviant in its unit to synchronize it with your cradle - then you can summon and command it in fights. |
FAQ
Where is the Butterfly Emissary in Once Human?
Guaranteed from the tutorial quest; otherwise the Empty Monolith at the Alpha Institute (165, -3708), GAIA Research Ruins in Broken Delta, or as a boss drop in Securement Silo Alpha.
Is Butterfly's Emissary good?
Yes - it's an Attacker-type combat deviant and one of the most-used early picks since everyone gets one free and it scales well into mid game.
What does Butterfly's Emissary like?
Green Light and Flowers - furnish its Securement Unit with both to maximize its mood and power.
Can I get more than one?
Yes - the tutorial only gives one, but wild spawns and the Silo Alpha boss drop are repeatable. Swap worlds at a Worldstone to re-roll spawn checks.