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

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and this holds true in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. However, not all trade is above board. If you're curious about how and where to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, this guide is your ultimate resource.

The Iron Hand in Assassin's Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes available after Naoe masters the intricacies of the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, you'll reconnect with Imai Sokun, who shares his concerns about an impostor using the name of House Imai for illicit activities.

Your mission is to uncover and dismantle this secret merchant syndicate threatening the legitimate House Imai. There are five merchants to track down, each managing different facets of the business. You have the choice of dealing with them non-lethally or lethally, depending on your preference.

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 world to discover key locations and use the provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, directing you straight to each merchant.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, isn't exactly discreet. Bypass the intel-gathering phase and head directly to the Yamashiro region. Find Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, head west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will reveal he's refusing to come out. Draw him out by smashing all the barrels in the courtyard, and prepare for a confrontation. After dealing with him, proceed to your next target.

Merchant Kanta

As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand questline, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate. Kanta is one such case, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region. You can choose to attack him, or use the Observe mechanic to gather vital intel that proves Kanta is being coerced. Spare him, and he will join Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet as a captain.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku deals in rare delicacies for the wealthiest families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, specifically southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. Here, you can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find an important letter in nearby huts that allows him to escape. If spared, he'll collaborate with the real House Imai, gaining access to more affluent 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, just east of the Trading Port in Wakasa. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can use smoke bombs and stealth assassinations to take them down before dealing with Kin-no-suke himself.

Iron Hand

After dealing with the merchants, you'll finally pinpoint the location of the syndicate's leader, the Iron Hand. He's located in a heavily fortified area in Tamba, specifically at Fukuchiyama Castle near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls. Be prepared for a fierce battle; the Iron Hand will be more challenging than the others. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before confronting him. Once defeated, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

That concludes your guide to finding all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and strategies, visit The Escapist.

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