"Locate All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Guide and Tips"

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and that holds true even in the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Yet, not all commerce is conducted with integrity. If you're on the hunt to locate all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you've come to the right place. This comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of uncovering these elusive merchants, detailing their locations and the best strategies for dealing with them.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible after Naoe masters the art of the tea ceremony under the tutelage of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun voices his worries about imposters tarnishing the reputation of House Imai through illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate that aims to overthrow the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five merchants, each managing different facets of the syndicate's operations. You have the option to approach them lethally or non-lethally, based on your playstyle.

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

As an early objective in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll need to explore the game's world, uncover key locations, and use clues to pinpoint each target. This guide will streamline the process, eliminating the need for guesswork.

Merchant Tamao

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Tamao, a dealer in contraband, operates openly enough to skip the intel-gathering phase. Head straight to the Yamashiro region and locate Kyoto, the central city. Find Honpoji Temple on the east side of Kyoto, then move west to reach Tamao's brewery. Eavesdrop on the staff who mention his refusal to come out. Draw him out by destroying the barrels in the courtyard, leading to a confrontation where you can teach him a lesson before moving to your next target.

Merchant Kanta

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Not all merchants in the Iron Hand are willing participants. Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such example. You can choose to attack him outright or use the Observe mechanic to gather evidence of his coercion by the guild. Spare his life, and Kanta will go on to become a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to the wealthy around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find an important letter in nearby huts that allows him to escape retribution. If spared, he'll work with the real House Imai, gaining access to more affluent clients at Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

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Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he employs bandits to steal from competitors. Head to Obama in the Wakasa region, just east of the Trading Port, to find him surrounded by bodyguards. Use stealth tactics like smoke bombs for quick assassinations to ensure his demise.

Iron Hand

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The final confrontation leads you to the Iron Hand himself, located in the heavily guarded Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Approach the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect a fierce resistance; it's advisable to take out the guards one by one before engaging him directly. After defeating the Iron Hand, return to Imai Sokun to collect your rewards.

That concludes your guide to locating all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further 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.*