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

In the world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, commerce drives progress, but not all business dealings are above board. If you're on a mission to uncover and confront all the Iron Hand Guild members, this comprehensive guide will lead you straight to them.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline unlocks 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 illicit activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate threatening the real House Imai. There are five merchants to track down, each controlling different business aspects, with options for non-lethal or lethal approaches.

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

As you embark on this quest in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore and gather clues to pinpoint your targets. Let’s dive into where to find each of the Iron Hand Guild members.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a notorious dealer in contraband, operates openly. Skip the intel gathering and head directly to the Yamashiro region. Locate Kyoto, the bustling city in the center, and find Honpoji Temple on the east side. From there, move west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. Engage his staff, who mention his refusal to come out. Smash the barrels in the courtyard to draw him out and confront him directly.

Merchant Kanta

Not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate, and Kanta is one such case. You can find him in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region. You have the option to attack or use the Observe mechanic to gather intel showing Kanta is 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 wealthy around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, where Miyazu Bay is located, and find his spot just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him or search nearby huts for an important letter that spares him. If spared, he'll work with the real House Imai and gain access to affluent clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he hires bandits to steal from others. Head to the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port, to confront him. Be prepared to deal with his bodyguards, perhaps using smoke bombs and stealthy assassinations to take him down.

Iron Hand

Finally, the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand, awaits in a heavily fortified area. Travel to Tamba and locate Fukuchiyama Castle, near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Be prepared for a challenging fight; take out the guards strategically before facing him head-on. Once defeated, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

That concludes your guide to finding all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and strategies, be sure to explore The Escapist.

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