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

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the dynamics of trade and power are no different. Not all transactions are above board, however, and if you're curious about how and where to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide is your starting point.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible after Naoe learns the art of the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun, a prominent businessman in Settsu. Later, you'll reconnect with Imai as he voices his concerns about a group impersonating House Imai to engage in illicit trade. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate and uncover the five merchants involved. Each merchant oversees different aspects of the syndicate's operations, and you can choose to approach them lethally or non-lethally, depending on your strategy.

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, uncover key locations, and follow clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide aims to streamline that process for you.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao deals in contraband, making his activities quite conspicuous. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Locate Kyoto, the central sprawling city, and find Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, travel west to Tamao's brewery, where he hides. The staff will mention he's refusing 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 your next target.

Merchant Kanta

As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand syndicate, you'll learn not all merchants are willing participants. Merchant Kanta, found in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is coerced into working for the guild. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather crucial intel that proves his innocence. Spare his life, and Kanta will 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 west to the Tamba region to find Miyazu Bay, located just southwest of Miyazu Castle across the bridge. Here, you can decide to eliminate Ginroku for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search the nearby huts for a letter that can save him. If spared, he'll work with the genuine House Imai and gain access to richer clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Merchant Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he hires bandits to steal from competitors. Investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. He's guarded by bodyguards, so handle them first. A smoke bomb and quick assassinations can be effective, ensuring Kin-no-suke meets his end.

Iron Hand

Finally, you'll uncover the location of the syndicate's mastermind, the Iron Hand himself, in a heavily secured area. Prepare for a challenging battle at Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba, near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect fierce resistance from both the Iron Hand and the castle's guards. Clear them out strategically before confronting the leader. After defeating him, 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 assistance with the game, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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