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

Commerce fuels progress, even in the shadowy world of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. But not all business is above board. This guide reveals the locations of all Iron Hand Guild members, helping you unravel their illicit operations.

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The Iron Hand questline unlocks after Naoe masters the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun. Sokun later reveals a counterfeit merchant syndicate undermining his House. Your mission: expose this Iron Hand guild. Five merchants control different operations; you can choose lethal or non-lethal approaches.

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

This *Assassin's Creed Shadows* quest involves exploration and clue-solving. This guide streamlines the process.

Merchant Tamao

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Tamao, a contraband dealer, operates openly. Head to the Yamashiro region, specifically Kyoto. Find Honpoji Temple (east side of Kyoto), then go west to his brewery. Destroy the courtyard barrels to lure him out.

Merchant Kanta

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Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta (Omi region), isn't necessarily a willing participant. Use the Observe mechanic to uncover evidence of coercion, allowing you to spare his life and have him join Imai Sokun's fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

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Ginroku sells delicacies in Miyazu Bay (Tamba region), southwest of Miyazu Castle. Find a letter nearby to allow him to escape or eliminate him. His fate determines his future role, either with the Iron Hand or House Imai.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

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Kin-no-suke's suspicious wealth and bandit connections lead you to Obama (Wakasa). He's east of the Trading Port, surrounded by bodyguards. Eliminate them before confronting him.

Iron Hand

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The Iron Hand resides in Fukuchiyama Castle (Tamba). Prepare for a challenging fight; eliminate guards before confronting him. After defeating him, return to Imai Sokun for your reward.

This completes your hunt for the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more help, check The Escapist.

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