"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 dealings are above board. If you're curious about how and where to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide will set you on the right path.

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, you'll reconnect with Imai Sokun, who voices his concerns about imposters using the House Imai name 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 merchants, each overseeing different business sectors, and you can choose to handle them lethally or non-lethally based on your preference.

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

As one of the initial objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the game world, uncover key locations, and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, offering precise directions to each guild member.

Merchant Tamao

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Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is not subtle about his operations. Bypass the intel-gathering phase 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 hiding in his brewery. Eavesdrop on the staff to learn he's refusing to come out. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, and prepare for a confrontation as he emerges ready to fight. Deal with him and proceed to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

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As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand storyline, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate. Merchant Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such case. You have the option to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather crucial intel that reveals he's being coerced into working for the guild. By sparing his life, Kanta can transition to a captain role in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to affluent families around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and find his location just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or search nearby huts for a crucial letter that could spare his life. If spared, Ginroku can work with the legitimate House Imai and gain access to wealthier clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

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Merchant Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he employs bandits to steal from others to bolster his business. Naoe and Yasuke must investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared to deal with his bodyguards, using tactics like smoke bombs and assassinations to ensure his demise.

Iron Hand

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The final target is the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself, located in a heavily fortified area. Prepare for a challenging battle to reach him in Tamba, specifically at Fukuchiyama Castle, near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect fierce resistance from the Iron Hand and his guards. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before engaging him directly. Once you've defeated the Iron Hand, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

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

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