"Discover All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Strategies"

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this holds true. However, not all business is conducted above board. If you're eager to uncover the locations and methods to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide will set you on the right path.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible after Naoe masters the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun expresses his worries about individuals impersonating House Imai for illicit gain. Your mission is to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate that seeks to usurp the legitimate House Imai. You'll encounter five distinct merchants, each overseeing different business sectors, and you can choose to deal with them either 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 objective boards in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players must explore the game world, uncover key locations, and use provided clues to pinpoint their targets. This guide will streamline your search and help you locate each member efficiently.

Merchant Tamao

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Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is anything but discreet. Bypass the intel-gathering phase and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the expansive city at its center, and locate Honpoji Temple on the east side. From there, move west to find Merchant Tamao hiding in his brewery. Eavesdrop on the staff, who mention his refusal to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, leading to a confrontation where you can teach him a lesson before moving on to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

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As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand questline, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly involved with the syndicate. Merchant Kanta is one such individual, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region. You have the option to attack or use the Observe mechanic to gather crucial intel revealing that Kanta is coerced into working for the guild. This insight allows you to spare his life, leading him to join Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet as a captain.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku deals in rare delicacies for the wealthiest families around Miyazu Bay. Travel west to the Tamba region, where Miyazu Bay is situated. His location is just southwest of Miyazu Castle, 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 could spare his life. Depending on your decision, he either perishes or collaborates with the legitimate House Imai, gaining access to more affluent clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

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Merchant 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 this. Head to the city of Obama in Wakasa, where you'll find him just east of the Trading Port. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can employ a smoke bomb for quick assassinations, ensuring Kin-no-suke's demise.

Iron Hand

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Once you've dealt with the other members, you'll pinpoint the location of the syndicate's head, the Iron Hand, in a highly secured area. Prepare for a challenging battle to reach him in Tamba, specifically at Fukuchiyama Castle, near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find the Iron Hand. Expect fierce resistance from both him and the castle's guards. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before confronting the Iron Hand. 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 further assistance with the game, explore resources on The Escapist.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.