How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and this remains true in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not everyone plays by the rules. If you're eager to uncover the locations and strategies for finding all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide will be your ultimate resource.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe masters the art of the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun shares his worries about impostors using the name of House Imai for illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate that threatens the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five key merchants, each responsible for different business sectors. You can choose either non-lethal or lethal methods to deal with them, depending on your approach.

How and Where To Find All Iron Hand Guild Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

As one of the early objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the game world and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, helping you efficiently locate each member.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, doesn't hide his activities well. 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, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. The staff will mention his reluctance to emerge. Smash the barrels in the courtyard to draw him out, and confront him to move on to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand syndicate, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly involved. Merchant Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such example. You have the choice to attack or use the Observe mechanic to uncover intel that shows Kanta is coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and he'll join Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet as a captain.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to wealthy families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region and locate Miyazu Bay 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 spares him. If spared, he'll collaborate with the real House Imai and gain 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. Head to Obama city in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port, to find him. He'll be surrounded by bodyguards, so handle them as you see fit. A smoke bomb and swift assassinations can clear the path, ensuring Kin-no-suke's demise.

Iron Hand

The final target is the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself. 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. Expect significant resistance from both the Iron Hand and the castle's guards. It's wise to eliminate the guards stealthily before confronting the Iron Hand. Once defeated, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

That concludes your journey to locate all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, visit The Escapist.

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