Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, that remains true. However, not all business is conducted ethically. If you're eager to uncover the whereabouts and methods to locate all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide is your essential starting point.
The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
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 seeks Naoe's help to thwart a secret merchant syndicate impersonating House Imai for illicit gains. Your mission is to dismantle this syndicate by identifying and dealing with five key merchants, each controlling different facets of their illicit operations. You can choose to handle these encounters lethally or non-lethally, depending on your approach.
How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
As part of the early objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the game world and use provided clues to pinpoint the locations of your targets. This guide aims to streamline your search and help you find each member efficiently.
Merchant Tamao
Tamao, a dealer in contraband, doesn't shy away from his activities. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Find Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, head west to discover Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his reluctance to emerge. Draw him out by smashing the courtyard barrels, and confront him when he emerges. Resolve the encounter as you see fit and proceed to the next target.
Merchant Kanta
Deeper into the Iron Hand quest, you'll learn 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 either attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather crucial intel showing that he's coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and he'll become 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 southwest of Miyazu Castle, just across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find a crucial letter in nearby huts that could spare his life. If spared, he'll work with the real House Imai and gain 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 others. Naoe and Yasuke must investigate him in Obama, Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can use stealth tactics like smoke bombs and assassinations to take him down effectively.
Iron Hand
After dealing with the other members, you'll finally locate 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 formidable than the others, so it's wise to eliminate his guards stealthily before engaging him directly. Once defeated, 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 check out The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
