"Discovering All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Methods"

Commerce has always been a driving force of progress, and this remains true in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all transactions are above board. If you're eager to uncover the locations of all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide is your essential starting point.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes available after Naoe masters the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. As the story unfolds, Imai Sokun shares his concerns about individuals fraudulently using the House Imai name for illegal activities. It falls to you to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate threatening the genuine House Imai. There are five merchants to track down, each managing different facets of the operation, 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 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 member.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is not subtle about his operations. Bypass the intel-gathering phase and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his reluctance to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, leading to a confrontation. Deal with him and proceed 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 crucial intel, revealing that he's coerced into working for the guild. 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 affluent families around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and find him just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can either eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search nearby huts for a letter that could spare his life. If spared, he'll collaborate with the real House Imai, gaining access to wealthier 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 competitors. Naoe and Yasuke must investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can use stealth tactics like smoke bombs and assassinations to take him down.

Iron Hand

The final target, the Iron Hand himself, is located in a highly secured area within Tamba, specifically at Fukuchiyama Castle near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect a fierce resistance, so it's wise to eliminate guards stealthily before confronting him. After defeating the Iron Hand, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

This guide covers everything you need to know about locating all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more assistance with the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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