Commerce has always been a driving force of progress, and in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, it's no different. However, not everyone plays by the rules. If you're eager to uncover the whereabouts and methods to locate all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you're in the right place. Let's dive into this detailed guide to help you navigate through this intriguing questline.
The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe masters the art of the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, you'll reconnect with Imai Sokun, who voices his concerns about imposters tarnishing the reputation of House Imai through illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate attempting to usurp the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five merchants, each overseeing different facets of the syndicate's operations. You have the choice to handle these encounters lethally or non-lethally, depending on your approach.
How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
As one of the initial objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the game world, uncover key locations, and use the provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide will streamline your search, eliminating the guesswork.
Merchant Tamao
Tamao, a dealer in contraband, isn't subtle about his dealings. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his reluctance to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, and prepare for a confrontation. Once dealt with, move on to your next target.
Merchant Kanta
As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand questline, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate. Kanta is one such case, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather crucial intel, revealing that Kanta is coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and he'll transition to a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.
Merchant Ginroku
Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to the wealthiest families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and find him just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can either eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search nearby huts for a crucial letter that could spare his life. If spared, he'll work with the real House Imai, gaining access to more affluent clients in Sakai Port.
Merchant Kin-no-suke
Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he employs bandits to steal from others to bolster his business. Naoe and Yasuke must investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared to deal with his bodyguards, perhaps using a smoke bomb and swift assassinations to take him down.
Iron Hand
Finally, you'll confront the mastermind behind the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself, located in the highly secure Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Prepare for a challenging battle as you approach the castle. Look for him on the south side of the castle walls. He'll be heavily guarded, so it's wise to eliminate the guards stealthily before engaging him directly. Once the Iron Hand is defeated, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.
That concludes your journey to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
