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**SPOILER WARNING**: This article contains spoilers for Yasuke’s personal story, as well as the involvement of the Templar in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
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After Yasuke hears rumors of “worse men” from his past being active in Japan, the Yasuke’s Past quests will require players to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board. Here’s how and where to find every Templar target in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, starting with Kimura Kei.
How to Find the Templar Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Your first clue to Kimura Kei’s whereabouts comes from a ronin contact in Kii. You'll find him in the heart of the Nakahechi Route at Takahara Village's inn. If you're having trouble pinpointing his exact location, consider deploying Scouts to help you out. Look for the building adorned with green flags and nestled next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll encounter a ronin dressed in Oda Clan attire. Engage him in conversation, and he will direct you to find a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.
Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie
Kumabe Ujiie awaits you in the northern part of Kii, specifically at a cemetery in Koyasan, just northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by an escort of ronin, but you should not engage them. Approach him and select the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. Follow him, and he will eventually disclose Kimura Kei's location.
How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei
Kimura Kei's Training Grounds are situated in the southwest portion of Kii, just north of the shore, halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arriving, follow the other students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.
Surrounded by attacking ronin, you must fight your way to Kimura Kei. Equip your highest-level armor and weapons to handle the onslaught. Exploding red barrels scattered along the path can be shot with your bow or teppo to clear groups of enemies efficiently.
When you finally face Kimura Kei, prepare for a multi-phase boss fight where stealth assassinations are not an option. Equip armor with an engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as he will employ them frequently. In the first phase, he uses a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable, then use posture attacks and abilities to wear down his armor. As his armor nears breaking, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing the frequency of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking between his attacks.
Once Kimura Kei's health reaches about half, the fight moves outside. Here, his unblockable attacks become even more damaging. Dodge frequently and maintain distance when necessary. Using a bow or teppo to attack from a distance can be highly effective.
Every Reward for Killing Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Upon defeating Kimura Kei, you will be rewarded with 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor features an engraving that reduces the impact of enemy attacks, while the helmet grants Yasuke a 10% damage boost for every 10% of his health missing.
How to Find the Silver Queen in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen will appear on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in their pillaging of Tamba. Similar to Kimura Kei, you must consult other contacts before confronting her. Start with the spy.
Where to Find and Talk to The Spy
The spy Yasuke needs to speak with is located in Southeast Tamba within the Silver Lands. Once inside the investigation area, locate him sitting on a rug under a small structure next to a wooden cart and crates. He will provide the Silver Queen’s location.
Where to Meet the Silver Queen
You can find the Silver Queen in the town of Tada, just northeast of the Tada Kakurega. She will be conversing with some Portuguese soldiers. Approach and engage her in conversation, then follow her to her house where you'll sit and have tea, only to wake up in Tada Silver Mine.
How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine
After waking up from the drugged tea, you’ll find yourself locked in a room within Tada Silver Mine. Sprint into the door to break it open. After dealing with the guards, you can either fight or sneak your way out. Opting for stealth is the quicker and safer option. Turn left and head southwest out of Tada Silver Mine, eliminating any enemies in your path and escaping the area.
How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi
The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to help rescue her brother in exchange for information on Yasuke’s true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north toward Kameyama Castle. If you need to restock on Ammo or Rations, there's a Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple as you enter Kameyama.
Activate Pathfinder and make your way through Kameyama Castle, eliminating any guards in your path. You will encounter a bleeding servant in the living quarters, who will give you a key to the castle’s Tenshu.
How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana
With the key to the castle’s Tenshu in hand, enter the main castle building beneath the Viewpoint and interact with the marked door to reach Akechi Mitsuyoshi. Follow him as he escapes through the castle, using your bow or teppo to eliminate distant threats. Once he is free, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar after defeating him. Baltazar is surrounded by soldiers, so clear them out first for a one-on-one fight. Use abilities and posture attacks to break his guard and deal significant damage.
After defeating Baltazar and retrieving Akechi Mitsuyoshi’s Katana, head north to Atago Shrine. There, speak with Akechi Mitsuyoshi and follow him to the Shrine to learn the location of your next target.
How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro
Yasuke's ultimate target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan. He is located in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle, high atop a mountain at the end of a winding road. Use Pathfinder to find the most direct route.
Takeda Castle is heavily guarded with numerous enemies and alarm bells that can alert others to your presence. As stealth is less viable for Yasuke, disable the alarm bells using your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you will eventually reach a set of double doors, which will initiate the encounter with Nuno Caro.
Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle to pursue him. At the very top, Nuno Caro awaits, triggering a boss fight. His fighting style resembles that of his soldiers, utilizing a sword and a pistol. His sword attack consists of up to four swipes, which you can block or parry. When his pistol glows red, dodge to avoid its shot. Use abilities to deal high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack repeatedly until he is defeated. Upon killing Nuno Caro, you will complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available from March 20th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
