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

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and *Assassin's Creed Shadows* is no exception. Yet, not all business in the game is conducted above board. If you're eager to uncover the locations and methods to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, this detailed guide will be your perfect starting point.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline in *Assassin's Creed Shadows* becomes available once Naoe masters the intricacies of the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun shares his concerns about a fraudulent operation impersonating House Imai. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate threatening the legitimacy of House Imai. You'll encounter five key merchants, each overseeing different business aspects, with options for both non-lethal and lethal approaches.

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 task is to explore the game world, uncover key locations, and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide will streamline your search, eliminating the need for guesswork.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, operates openly. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on the east side. From there, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. Staff conversations will reveal his reluctance to emerge. Attract his attention by smashing barrels in the courtyard; he'll confront you, allowing you to deal with him and proceed to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

Delving deeper into the Iron Hand, you'll find that not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate. Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, is coerced. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to uncover evidence of his forced involvement. Spare his life, and Kanta will join Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet as a captain.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to affluent families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, specifically southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him or find a crucial letter in nearby huts that may spare his life. If spared, he'll collaborate with the real House Imai, gaining access to wealthier clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he uses bandits to steal for his business. Investigate him in Obama, Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Surrounded by bodyguards, you can utilize stealth tactics like smoke bombs to assassinate him discreetly.

Iron Hand

The final target, the Iron Hand himself, is located in a highly secure area within Tamba's Fukuchiyama Castle. Prepare for a challenging fight. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. He's more formidable than the others, so it's wise to eliminate his guards stealthily before engaging him directly. After defeating 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 more tips and assistance, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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