In the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, commerce is a driving force behind progress, but not all trade is conducted honestly. If you're eager to uncover the whereabouts of all Iron Hand Guild members in this thrilling game, you've come to the right place. Let's embark on a detailed journey to track down these elusive merchants.
The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
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The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe has mastered the art of the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, you'll reconnect with Imai as he raises concerns about imposters tarnishing the House Imai's reputation with illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate challenging the legitimate House Imai. You'll encounter five merchants, each managing different business sectors, and you can choose to approach them lethally or non-lethally, based on your playstyle.
How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
As one of the early objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the game's world, uncover key locations, and use the provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, ensuring a smooth quest completion.
Merchant Tamao
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Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is not discreet about his operations. Bypass the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. In Kyoto, the central city, find Honpoji Temple on the east side. Travel west from there to locate Tamao hiding in his brewery. Engage with the staff to learn of his refusal to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, leading to a confrontation you can resolve in your preferred manner.
Merchant Kanta
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Deeper into the Iron Hand questline, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate. Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such example. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to uncover evidence that he's being coerced. Spare him, and he'll transition to a captain in Imai Sokun's fleet.
Merchant Ginroku
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Ginroku's trade involves selling rare delicacies to wealthy families around Miyazu Bay. Journey to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and locate him southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find a crucial letter in nearby huts that could spare his life, allowing him to work with the legitimate House Imai and connect with affluent clients at Sakai Port.
Merchant Kin-no-suke
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Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he uses bandits to expand his business. Head to Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port, to confront him. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can use stealth tactics like smoke bombs for quick assassinations to ensure his demise.
Iron Hand
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Finally, you'll confront the mastermind behind the Iron Hand syndicate. Located in Tamba at Fukuchiyama Castle near the region's center, this encounter demands thorough preparation. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to locate him. Expect fierce resistance from the Iron Hand and his guards; thinning their numbers stealthily before the final showdown is advisable. Upon defeating him, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.
That concludes your quest to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further assistance, don't hesitate to explore The Escapist's resources.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
