Commerce has always been a driving force of progress, and this holds true in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all business practices in the game are above board. If you're curious about how and where to locate all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide is your ultimate starting point.
The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained
The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe masters the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun expresses his concerns about an impostor using the House Imai name for shady dealings. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate and restore the integrity of the real House Imai. There are five merchants to track down, each managing different business aspects, 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
In one of the earlier objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the game world to uncover key locations and use the provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, offering precise locations for each member of the Iron Hand Guild.
Merchant Tamao
Tamao, a dealer in contraband, doesn't hide his illicit activities well. Skip the intel-gathering and head directly to the Yamashiro region. Locate Kyoto, the bustling city in the center, and find Honpoji Temple on the 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 be ready for a confrontation. Deal with him as you see fit 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. Merchant Kanta, found in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such example. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to uncover vital intel proving he's being coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and Kanta will transition to becoming a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.
Merchant Ginroku
Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to affluent families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region and locate Miyazu Bay, just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search nearby huts for an important letter that could spare his life. If spared, Ginroku will work with the real House Imai and gain access to wealthier clients in Sakai Port.
Merchant Kin-no-suke
Merchant Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth are suspicious, and his hiring of bandits to steal from others raises red flags. Investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared to deal with his bodyguards, and a quick smoke bomb and assassinations should suffice to take him down.
Iron Hand
The final confrontation leads you to the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself, located in the highly secure Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Prepare for a challenging fight as you approach from the south side of the castle walls. The Iron Hand will put up significant resistance, so it's wise to take out the 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 visit The Escapist.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
