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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, commerce is a key driver of progress, but not all business is conducted above board. If you're curious about locating all the Iron Hand Guild members, this comprehensive guide is your essential resource.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe masters the tea ceremony under the tutelage of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun reveals his concerns about a group impersonating House Imai to conduct illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate and restore the integrity of House Imai. You'll encounter five merchants, each overseeing different business sectors, and you can choose to deal with them lethally or non-lethally based on your preference.

How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

As part 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, providing clear directions to each member.

Merchant Tamao

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Tamao, a dealer in contraband, operates openly in the Yamashiro region. Head straight to Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. Engage with the staff to learn of his refusal to emerge, then smash the courtyard barrels to provoke him. Once he confronts you, you can decide his fate and proceed 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 willing participants in the syndicate. Merchant Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such case. You can choose to attack him directly, or use the Observe mechanic to uncover evidence that he's being coerced. Spare his life, and he'll become a captain in Imai Sokun's merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to wealthy families around Miyazu Bay, located in the Tamba region, southwest of Miyazu Castle. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find a crucial letter in nearby huts that might spare him. If spared, he'll continue his business with House Imai and gain access to more affluent clients at Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

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Merchant Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth are suspicious, and his use of bandits to steal from competitors demands investigation. Find him in Obama, Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. He'll be surrounded by bodyguards, so use tactics like smoke bombs and stealth assassinations to take him down effectively.

Iron Hand

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The final target, the Iron Hand himself, is located in the highly secured Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Prepare for a challenging battle as you approach the south side of the castle walls to find him. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before confronting the Iron Hand. Once defeated, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

That concludes your guide to finding all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further assistance, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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