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

Commerce has always been a driving force of progress, and this holds true even in the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all business practices are above board. If you're on a quest to uncover and confront the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide will be your ultimate companion.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe masters the art of the tea ceremony under the tutelage of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. As the story progresses, you'll reconnect with Imai Sokun, who voices his worries about impostors tarnishing the name of House Imai through illegal activities.

Your mission is to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate that threatens to usurp the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five different merchants, each overseeing distinct facets of the syndicate's operations. Depending on your approach, you can choose between non-lethal or lethal methods to deal with them.

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*, your task involves exploring the game world to pinpoint key locations, then using the clues you gather to track down your targets. This guide will streamline your search, eliminating the need for guesswork.

Merchant Tamao

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Merchant Tamao is notorious for his dealings in contraband, making no effort to keep his activities under wraps. Bypass the intel-gathering phase and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central bustling city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side.

From there, move westward to find Merchant Tamao hiding within his brewery. Eavesdrop on the staff to learn he's unwilling to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard; he'll eventually come out swinging. Show him the error of his ways before moving on to your next target.

Merchant Kanta

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As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand syndicate in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll discover that not all merchants are willingly involved. Merchant Kanta is one such individual, found in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region.

You have the option to attack him, but a better approach might be to use the Observe mechanic to uncover crucial information revealing Kanta's coercion into working for the guild. This insight allows you to spare his life, enabling him to eventually rise to a captaincy in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku caters to the elite, selling rare delicacies near Miyazu Bay. Your journey takes you to the western region of Tamba, where you'll find Miyazu Bay southwest of Miyazu Castle, just across the bridge.

Here, you face a choice: eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand, or search nearby huts for an important letter that could spare his life. Depending on your decision, Ginroku either meets his end or secures a position with the real 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's known to hire bandits to plunder others for his own gain. This warrants an investigation by Naoe and Yasuke. Head to the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port, to find him.

Surrounded by bodyguards, you'll need to deal with them first. A swift use of a smoke bomb and targeted assassinations can be effective, ensuring Kin-no-suke's demise.

Iron Hand

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Once you've dealt with the other members, the location of the syndicate's leader, the Iron Hand, will be revealed. He's situated in a heavily guarded area, so come prepared for a challenging battle.

Navigate to Tamba, specifically to Fukuchiyama Castle, located near the region's center. As you infiltrate, focus on the south side of the castle walls to find the Iron Hand.

Expect fierce resistance from him and the castle's guards. It's advisable to thin out the guards first before confronting the Iron Hand directly. After defeating him, return to Imai Sokun to collect your well-earned rewards.

That concludes your mission to uncover all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further assistance with the game, don't hesitate to visit The Escapist.

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