Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and this holds true in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. However, not all business dealings are above board. If you're eager to uncover the locations and methods to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide is 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, Imai Sokun shares his concerns about imposters using the House Imai name for illegal activities. Your mission is to dismantle this secret merchant syndicate that threatens the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five merchants, each overseeing different business sectors, and you can choose between non-lethal or lethal approaches to deal with them.

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

As one of the initial objectives in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, you'll explore the world to uncover key locations and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, offering precise directions to each guild member.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, isn't subtle about his operations. Skip the intel-gathering and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Find Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on its east side. From there, head west to find Tamao hiding in his brewery. His staff will mention his refusal to come out. Draw him out by smashing the barrels in the courtyard, and prepare for a confrontation. After dealing with him, move on to the next target.

Merchant Kanta

As you delve deeper into the Iron Hand questline, 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 one such case. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather vital intel, revealing that he's being coerced. Spare his life, and he'll become a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to wealthy families around Miyazu Bay. Travel to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, and find him just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can choose to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand or find an important letter in nearby huts that could spare his life. 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 employs bandits to steal from others. Naoe and Yasuke must investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared to deal with his bodyguards, using tactics like smoke bombs and stealth assassinations to ensure his demise.

Iron Hand

The final target is the Iron Hand himself, located in a highly secure area within Tamba's Fukuchiyama Castle, near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect fierce resistance from both the Iron Hand and the castle's guards. It's advisable to eliminate the guards stealthily before confronting the Iron Hand. Once he's defeated, 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.*