Discover All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Strategies

Commerce has always been a driving force of progress, and *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is no exception. However, not all business dealings in the game are legitimate. If you're on the hunt for all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide will lead you straight to them.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible after Naoe masters the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun shares his concerns about imposters using the House Imai name for illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate that threatens the real House Imai. There are five merchants to track down, each overseeing different business operations. You can choose to deal with them lethally or non-lethally, depending on your approach.

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 world, uncover key locations, and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide will streamline your search, eliminating the guesswork.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, isn't subtle about his operations. 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 find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his refusal to come out. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, and prepare for a confrontation. After dealing with him, move on to the 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. Merchant 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 uncover evidence that he's being coerced. Spare his life, and he'll go on to become a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to wealthy families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and locate him just southwest of Miyazu Castle, 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 affluent clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he hires bandits to steal from others. Investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared to deal with his bodyguards, using tactics like smoke bombs and assassinations to ensure his demise.

Iron Hand

Finally, you'll confront the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself, 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 heavily guarded, so take out the guards stealthily before engaging him. After defeating the Iron Hand, 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 tips and guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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