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

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and that's no different in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all business is conducted above board. If you're eager to uncover the locations and methods to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this guide is your essential starting point.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible after Naoe masters the intricacies of the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, you'll reconnect with Imai Sokun as he voices concerns about impostors tarnishing the House Imai's reputation through illicit activities.

Your mission is to dismantle this covert merchant syndicate threatening to usurp the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five merchants, each overseeing different facets of the syndicate's operations. You have the flexibility to approach each encounter either lethally or non-lethally, depending on your gameplay style.

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's world to discover key locations and use the provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, making your hunt more efficient.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, doesn't hide his activities well. Bypass the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. In Kyoto, the central city, locate Honpoji Temple on the east side. From there, head west to find Tamao's brewery. His staff will mention his reluctance to emerge. To draw him out, smash the barrels in the courtyard. Once he confronts you, you can deal with him as you see fit before moving on.

Merchant Kanta

As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand questline, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate. Kanta, found in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is one such example. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to uncover vital information showing he's coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and he'll eventually become a captain in Imai Sokun's merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to the elite families around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. Here, you can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand, or search nearby huts for an important letter that could spare his life. If spared, he'll work with the real House Imai and gain access to wealthier clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Kin-no-suke's displays of wealth are suspiciously ostentatious, and his practice of hiring bandits to steal from competitors warrants attention. Head to the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared for his bodyguards, who you can eliminate using tactics like smoke bombs and stealth assassinations to reach and deal with Kin-no-suke effectively.

Iron Hand

Finally, you'll confront the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself, located in the highly secure Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Be prepared for a challenging fight, as he's well-guarded. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before engaging him. After defeating the Iron Hand, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

That concludes your journey to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides on the game, be sure to visit The Escapist.

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