Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and this holds true in the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all commerce is conducted legitimately. If you're eager to uncover the whereabouts and methods to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide is your ultimate starting point.
The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe has mastered the art of the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. You'll encounter him again, voicing his concerns about an impostor exploiting the House Imai name for illicit activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secretive merchant syndicate attempting to undermine the genuine House Imai. You'll be hunting down five merchants, each overseeing different facets of the business. Depending on your approach, you can choose between non-lethal and lethal methods to deal with them.
How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
As one of the initial objective boards in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the task involves exploring the game world and uncovering key locations, followed by using provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates any guesswork, making your journey straightforward.
Merchant Tamao
Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is far from discreet. Bypass the intel-gathering phase and head directly to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the bustling city center, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, proceed west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. Listen to the staff, who mention his reluctance to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard. Once he confronts you, show him the error of his ways and proceed to the 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 individual, located at the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region. You have the option to attack him or utilize the Observe mechanic to gather vital intel, which reveals that he's being coerced. By sparing his life, Kanta can transition to a captaincy in Imai Sokun's merchant fleet.
Merchant Ginroku
Ginroku caters to the wealthiest families around Miyazu Bay by selling rare delicacies. Head to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and find his location southwest of Miyazu Castle, just across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search nearby huts for a crucial letter that allows him to escape your judgment. Depending on your choice, he either perishes or continues his business with the real House Imai, gaining access to affluent clients at Sakai Port.
Merchant Kin-no-suke
Kin-no-suke's conspicuous displays of wealth raise eyebrows, especially since he employs bandits to pilfer from others to bolster his business. This necessitates an investigation by Naoe and Yasuke. Travel to Obama in Wakasa, and locate him just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared to deal with his surrounding bodyguards using your preferred method; a well-timed smoke bomb and swift assassinations can effectively neutralize them, ensuring Kin-no-suke's demise.
Iron Hand
Once you've dealt with the other members, you'll finally pinpoint the location of the syndicate's head, the Iron Hand himself. He's situated in a heavily guarded area, so prepare for a challenging confrontation. Head to Tamba and locate Fukuchiyama Castle, near the center of the region. Focus your attack on the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect significant resistance from the Iron Hand and the castle guards. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before engaging the Iron Hand directly. After defeating him, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.
That concludes our guide on locating all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more assistance with the game, be sure to explore resources on The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
