Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and this holds true in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all business dealings are 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 is your starting point.
The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
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 shares his concerns about imposters using the House Imai name for illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate and restore the integrity of the real House Imai. You'll encounter five merchants, each overseeing different business sectors, and you can choose to deal with them 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 and uncover key locations, using provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, offering precise directions to each guild member.
Merchant Tamao
Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is not subtle about his operations. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Locate Kyoto, the central city, and find Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, head west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his refusal to come out. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, and prepare for a confrontation. After dealing with him, move on to the next target.
Merchant Kanta
As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand storyline, 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 case. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather vital intel, revealing that he's being coerced. 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 wealthy families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and locate him just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can either eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find an important letter in nearby huts that allows him to escape your wrath. If spared, he'll work with the real House Imai and gain access to 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. Investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can use a smoke bomb and assassinations to take him down efficiently.
Iron Hand
Finally, you'll confront the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand, in a highly secure area. Prepare for a challenging fight at Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba, near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. He'll be more resistant than the others, so it's wise to eliminate his guards stealthily before engaging him directly. After defeating the Iron Hand, 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 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.*
