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

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and this holds true in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. However, not all business is conducted above board. If you're curious about how to locate all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide is your starting point.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible once Naoe masters the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. As the story unfolds, you'll reconnect with Imai Sokun, who will voice concerns about impostors using the House Imai name for illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate that threatens to overthrow the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five different merchants, each overseeing different facets of the syndicate's operations. Whether you choose non-lethal or lethal methods, the choice is yours.

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

As one of the initial objective boards in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, your journey involves exploring the game's world to uncover key locations and using the clues provided to pinpoint your targets. This guide will streamline your search, eliminating the guesswork.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is quite open about his illicit activities. Skip the intel-gathering and head directly to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central sprawling city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his refusal to come out. To lure him out, smash the barrels in the courtyard. Once he emerges, confront him and proceed to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

Delving deeper into the Iron Hand quest, you'll find that not all merchants are willing participants. Merchant Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such case. You can choose to attack him, but a better approach is to use the Observe mechanic to gather vital intel showing that Kanta is coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and he will go on to become a captain in Imai Sokun's merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to the wealthiest families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, where Miyazu Bay is located, just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand, or search the nearby huts for a crucial letter that could spare his life. If spared, he will collaborate with the real House Imai, gaining access to more affluent clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Merchant Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he employs bandits to steal from competitors. Naoe and Yasuke must investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Surrounded by bodyguards, you'll need to handle them first. A quick smoke bomb and precise assassinations can pave the way for a successful confrontation.

Iron Hand

The final target is the Iron Hand himself, located in the heavily fortified Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Prepare for a challenging battle as you approach the castle. Focus on the south side of the castle walls to locate the Iron Hand. He will be significantly more resistant than the others, and the castle is filled with guards. It's advisable to eliminate them one by one before engaging the Iron Hand. Once you've defeated him, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

With this guide, you now know how to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For further assistance with the game, check out The Escapist for more resources.

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