Trade has always fueled advancement, and this remains true in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Not all merchants operate above board, however. If you're searching for every Iron Hand Guild member’s location in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, consider this your definitive guide.
Understanding the Iron Hand Faction in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Iron Hand quest becomes accessible after Naoe masters the tea ceremony under Imai Sokun, a respected Settsu merchant. When Sokun reveals impostors are tarnishing his family’s reputation through illegal dealings, you’ll need to dismantle this underground network.
Five merchants comprise this syndicate, each managing different operations. Depending on your playstyle, you can approach them lethally or spare them through careful investigation.
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Locating Every Iron Hand Guild Member in Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Early in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players must explore feudal Japan to uncover targets using environmental clues. Our guide eliminates all uncertainty from this process.
Track Down Merchant Tamao
Tamao operates his smuggling ring openly in Kyoto’s Yamashiro region. Head directly to Honpoji Temple on the city’s eastern edge, then move west to discover his brewery hideout.
After hearing his terrified staff mention his refusal to emerge, smash the courtyard barrels to provoke him. Defeat the enraged merchant when he attacks, then pursue your next target.
Uncover Merchant Kanta’s Situation
Unlike other guild members, Kanta works under duress. Locate him at the Mouth of Seta in Omi region before deciding his fate.
Observation reveals proof of coercion, allowing you to spare Kanta and see him join Sokun’s legitimate trade fleet.
Vanquish Merchant Ginroku
Ginroku supplies delicacies to Miyazu Bay’s elite from his Tamba base. Cross the bridge southwest of Miyazu Castle to reach him.
A hidden letter in nearby huts offers proof of his circumstances—execute him or let him join Imai’s Sakai Port ventures.
Confront Merchant Kin-no-suke
Kin-no-suke’s ill-gotten Wakasa empire near Obama’s Trading Port draws attention. Suffocate his bandit bodyguards with smoke bombs before delivering final justice.
Storm Fukuchiyama Castle
The syndicate leader occupies Fukuchiyama Castle’s southern walls in Tamba. Thin the castle’s defenses systematically before engaging the formidable mastermind.
After eliminating the Iron Hand, collect your bounty from Imai Sokun.
With these techniques, you’ll dismantle the Iron Hand Guild in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For additional gameplay assistance, explore more guides on The Escapist.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
