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

In the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, commerce fuels both progress and intrigue. If you're eager to uncover the secrets of the Iron Hand Guild, this guide will lead you to each member, providing you with the knowledge to navigate their illicit operations effectively.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

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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 nefarious purposes. Your mission is to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate challenging the legitimate House Imai. There are five merchants to track down, each overseeing different business sectors. You have the choice to handle them lethally or non-lethally, based on your strategy.

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

As you embark on one of the early objectives in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you'll need to explore the game world, uncover key locations, and use the clues provided to pinpoint your targets. This guide streamlines the process, eliminating the need for guesswork.

Merchant Tamao

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Tamao, a notorious contraband dealer, doesn't hide his shady dealings. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, move west to find Tamao's brewery. He's hiding inside, refusing to come out. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, and confront him as he emerges.

Merchant Kanta

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As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand narrative, you'll find that not all merchants are willing participants. Merchant Kanta, found in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is coerced into the syndicate. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to uncover vital intel that proves his innocence. Spare him, and Kanta will join Imai Sokun's merchant fleet as a captain.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku caters to the elite with rare delicacies around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, where you'll find his location southwest of Miyazu Castle, just across the bridge. You can either eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search nearby huts for a crucial letter that could spare him. If spared, he'll collaborate with the real House Imai, gaining access to affluent clients at Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

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Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise red flags, especially since he uses bandits to pilfer from others. Investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. His bodyguards will be a challenge, but a well-timed smoke bomb and swift assassinations can ensure his demise.

Iron Hand

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The final confrontation leads you to the Iron Hand himself, located in a heavily fortified area. Head to Tamba and approach Fukuchiyama Castle, near the region's center. Attack the castle, focusing on the south side to find the Iron Hand. Be prepared for a fierce battle; thinning out the guards beforehand will make the encounter more manageable. Once the Iron Hand is defeated, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

This guide covers all you need to know about locating and dealing with the Iron Hand Guild members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. For more assistance with the game, check out The Escapist.

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