Discover All Templar Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Spoiler Alert

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Yasuke’s personal story, as well as the involvement of the Templar in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

Recommended Videos After Yasuke hears rumors of "worse men" from his past being active in Japan, the Yasuke’s Past quests will require players to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board. Here's a detailed guide on how to find and eliminate every Templar target in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, starting with Kimura Kei.

How to Find the Templar Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Your first clue to locate Kimura Kei will come from a ronin contact in Kii. He can be found in the central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you're having trouble pinpointing his exact location, consider using Scouts to narrow it down. Once you arrive, look for a building marked with green flags near a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll meet a ronin dressed in Oda Clan attire. Engage him in conversation, and he will direct you to find a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.

Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie

Kumabe Ujiie is located in the northern part of Kii, specifically at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. He will be walking with an escort of ronin, but do not engage them. Approach him and select the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. Follow him, and he will eventually reveal Kimura Kei's location.

How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei

Kimura Kei's Training Grounds are situated in the southwest part of Kii, just north of the shore, roughly halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.

Yasuke will find himself surrounded by hostile ronin. After defeating them, more enemies will emerge as you advance toward Kimura Kei. Ensure you're equipped with the highest level armor and weapons available. Utilize the strategically placed red explosive barrels along the path, which can be detonated with your bow or teppo to clear groups of enemies efficiently.

Upon reaching Kimura Kei, you'll initiate a boss fight; stealth assassinations are not possible here. Equip armor with engravings that allow you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will use many. This fight has multiple phases.

In the first phase, Kimura Kei wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable, and use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. Once his armor is nearly broken, the second phase begins, where he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking when possible.

As his health drops to about half, the battle moves outdoors. Here, Kimura Kei unleashes even more powerful unblockable attacks with both Katanas. Dodge frequently, keep your distance, and use ranged weapons like the bow or teppo for effective damage from afar.

Every Reward for Killing Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Upon defeating Kimura Kei, you'll receive 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor features an engraving that reduces the impact from enemy attacks, while the helmet boosts Yasuke’s damage by 10% for every 10% of his health missing.

How to Find the Silver Queen in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen will be added to the Templar Board, assisting the Portuguese in their raids on Tamba. To reach her, you'll need to interact with several contacts, starting with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

Locate the spy in Southeast Tamba's Silver Lands. Inside the investigation area, you'll find him seated on a rug under a small structure, near a wooden cart and crates. Engage in conversation with him, and he'll disclose the Silver Queen's location.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

Find the Silver Queen in the town of Tada, just northeast of the Tada Kakurega. She'll be conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and talk to her, then follow her to her home for tea. You'll wake up in the Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking from the drugged tea, you'll be in a locked room within Tada Silver Mine. Break the door by sprinting into it. After dealing with the alerted guards, you can choose to fight or sneak out. Sneaking is the more efficient option. Head southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path as you escape.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

To rescue Akechi Mitsuyoshi, the Silver Queen's brother, in exchange for information on Yasuke’s ultimate target, head north toward Kameyama Castle after escaping Tada Silver Mine. If you need supplies, stop at the Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.

Activate Pathfinder and navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating guards as you follow the suggested path. Inside the living quarters, you'll find a dying servant who gives you a key to the castle's Tenshu.

How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana

With the key to the Tenshu in hand, enter the main castle building beneath the Viewpoint and unlock the marked door where Akechi Mitsuyoshi is held. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to eliminate distant threats. After his escape, return to the castle to confront Baltazar and retrieve Akechi Mitsuyoshi's Katana. Clear the surrounding soldiers first, then focus on Baltazar. Use abilities and posture attacks to break his guard and deal significant damage.

Once Baltazar is defeated and the Katana retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. Converse with Akechi Mitsuyoshi and follow him to the Shrine to learn the location of your next target.

How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro

Yasuke’s final target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan and can be found in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle. This castle, perched high on a mountain, is accessible via a winding road. Use Pathfinder for the most direct route.

Takeda Castle is teeming with enemies and equipped with alarm bells. Since stealth is less viable for Yasuke, disable these bells with your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you'll reach a set of double doors that lead to Nuno Caro.

Eliminate Nuno Caro's men as you climb toward him. At the castle's summit, you'll trigger the boss fight with Nuno Caro. His combat style resembles that of his soldiers, using a sword and a pistol. Block or parry his four-swipe combo, and dodge when his pistol glows red to avoid its shot. Utilize abilities to inflict high damage and create openings for attacks, repeating this cycle until he is defeated. Upon Nuno Caro's demise, the Templar Hunt Objective Board will be complete.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available from March 20th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.