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

Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this remains true. However, not all business in the game is conducted legally. If you're looking to uncover all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide will be your starting point.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes accessible after Naoe masters the tea ceremony under the guidance of Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Sokun expresses concerns about impostors using the name of House Imai for illegal activities. It falls upon you to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate that aims to usurp the genuine House Imai. You will encounter five merchants, each managing different business sectors, and you can choose to deal with them lethally or non-lethally.

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

As an early objective in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the world, uncover key locations, and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide removes the guesswork, providing clear directions to each guild member.

Merchant Tamao

Merchant Tamao, a dealer in contraband, operates openly. Skip the intel gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Find Kyoto, the large city at its center, and locate Honpoji Temple on the east side. Travel west from there to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his refusal to come out. Attract his attention by breaking the barrels in the courtyard, prompting him to confront you. Deal with him and proceed to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

Not all merchants are willingly part of the syndicate, and Merchant Kanta is a prime example. 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 that proves Kanta's coercion. Spare him, and he'll go on to become a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to wealthy families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, and locate Miyazu Bay, southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his role in the Iron Hand or find a letter in nearby huts that allows him to escape your wrath. Spare him, and he could join the real House Imai, gaining access to affluent clients in Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Merchant Kin-no-suke's ostentatious displays of wealth raise suspicions, especially since he hires bandits to steal from others. Investigate him in Obama, Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. His bodyguards are formidable, but a well-placed smoke bomb and swift assassinations can ensure his demise.

Iron Hand

Finally, locate the head of the syndicate, the Iron Hand himself, in the highly secure Fukuchiyama Castle in Tamba. Prepare for a challenging battle as you approach the south side of the castle walls. The Iron Hand will put up significant resistance, supported by castle guards. Take them out strategically before confronting him. Once he's defeated, return to Imai Sokun to collect your rewards.

This guide covers everything you need to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more assistance with the game, check out The Escapist.

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