**SPOILER WARNING**: This article contains spoilers for Yasuke’s personal story, as well as the involvement of the Templar in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*.
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After Yasuke hears rumors of "worse men" from his past being active in Japan, the Yasuke’s Past quests will require players to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how and where to find every Templar target in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, starting with Kimura Kei.
How to Find the Templar Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The first lead on Kimura Kei’s location comes from a ronin contact in Kii. You can find him in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need to pinpoint his exact location, use Scouts. Look for a building marked with green flags next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll meet a ronin dressed in Oda Clan attire. Speak with him, and he will direct you to find a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.
Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie
Kumabe Ujiie is located in northern Kii, specifically at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by an escort of ronin, but avoid engaging them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie and choose the "I seek guidance" dialogue option. Follow him, and he will eventually reveal Kimura Kei’s whereabouts.
How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei
Kimura Kei’s Training Grounds are situated in the southwest portion of Kii, just north of the shore, roughly halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the other students to Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.
Yasuke will find himself surrounded by attacking ronin. Even after defeating them, more will come as you advance toward Kimura Kei. Equip your highest level armor and weapons to handle the onslaught. Exploding red barrels are scattered along the path; use your bow or teppo to detonate them and take out groups of enemies efficiently.
When you reach Kimura Kei, a multi-phase boss fight begins, and stealth assassination is not an option. Equip an armor engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei uses them frequently. In the first phase, he wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable and use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. Once his armor is nearly broken, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking when safe.
As Kimura Kei’s health drops to about half, the fight moves outside. Here, he unleashes even more powerful unblockable attacks. Dodge frequently and keep your distance when necessary. Using a bow or teppo from a distance can be very effective in this stage.
Every Reward for Killing Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Defeating Kimura Kei rewards you with 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor features an engraving that reduces the impact of enemy attacks, while the helmet boosts Yasuke’s damage by 10% for every 10% of his health missing.
How to Find the Silver Queen in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen will be added to the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in pillaging Tamba. Similar to Kimura Kei, you must speak with specific contacts to reach her, starting with the spy.
Where to Find and Talk to The Spy
The spy Yasuke needs to consult is located in Southeast Tamba in the Silver Lands. Once in the investigation area, find the spy seated on a rug under a small structure near a wooden cart and crates. He will provide the Silver Queen’s location after your conversation.
Where to Meet the Silver Queen
The Silver Queen can be found in the town of Tada, just Northeast of the Tada Kakurega. She will be conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach her, follow her to her house for tea, and you will wake up in Tada Silver Mine.
How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine
Upon waking from the drugged tea, Yasuke will be in a locked room within Tada Silver Mine. Sprint into the door to break it open. After dealing with the guards, you can choose to fight or sneak your way out. Sneaking is the quickest and safest option. Turn left and head Southwest out of Tada Silver Mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.
How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi
The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to help rescue her brother, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, in exchange for information on Yasuke’s true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north toward Kameyama Castle. If you need to restock on Ammo or Rations, there's a Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple when you enter Kameyama.
Activate Pathfinder and navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating guards as you follow the suggested path. You will encounter a bleeding servant in the living quarters who will give you a key to the castle’s Tenshu.
How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana
With the key to the Tenshu in hand, enter the main castle building beneath the Viewpoint and unlock the door where Akechi Mitsuyoshi is held. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to take out distant threats. Once he is free, return to the castle and retrieve his Katana from Baltazar after defeating him and his surrounding soldiers. Use abilities and posture attacks to break Baltazar’s guard and deal significant damage.
After defeating Baltazar and reclaiming the Katana, head north to Atago Shrine. There, talk to Akechi Mitsuyoshi and follow him to receive the location of the next target.
How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro
Yasuke’s ultimate target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan and can be found in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle. This castle sits high atop a mountain, accessible via a winding road. Enable Pathfinder for the most direct route to the objective.
Takeda Castle is teeming with enemies and equipped with alarm bells. Since stealth is challenging for Yasuke, disable these alarms with your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you'll reach a set of double doors that lead to Nuno Caro.
Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle to pursue him. At the top, you will face Nuno Caro in a boss fight. He wields a sword and a pistol, attacking with a combo of up to four swipes, which you can block or parry. Watch for his pistol's red glow to dodge its shot. Use Abilities to deal high damage and create vulnerabilities, then attack until Nuno Caro is defeated. Upon his defeat, the Templar Hunt Objective Board will be complete.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available from March 20th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
