Commerce has always been a driving force behind progress, and that's no different in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. However, not everyone plays by the rules. If you're curious about how and where to find all Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process step by step.

The Iron Hand in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Explained

The Iron Hand questline becomes available once Naoe masters the intricacies of the tea ceremony from Imai Sokun, a respected businessman in Settsu. Later, Imai Sokun will express concerns about someone impersonating House Imai and engaging in illicit activities. Your mission is to root out this secret merchant syndicate that threatens to overthrow the legitimate House Imai. You'll need to track down five different merchants, each overseeing various aspects of their business. Depending on your approach, you can choose non-lethal or lethal methods to deal with them.

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

As one of the earlier objective boards in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, you'll need to explore the world, uncover key locations, and use the provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, helping you efficiently locate and deal with each member of the Iron Hand Guild.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, isn't subtle about his operations. Skip the intel-gathering phase and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Find Kyoto, the central sprawling city, and locate Honpoji Temple on the east side. From there, head west to find Merchant Tamao hiding in his brewery. Listen to the staff, who mention that he refuses to come out. To draw him out, smash all the barrels in the courtyard. Once he emerges, confront him and 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. Merchant Kanta, located in the Mouth of Seta in the Omi region, falls into this category. You can choose to attack him or use the Observe mechanic to gather crucial intel that reveals he's being coerced into working for the guild. By sparing his life, Kanta can transition to becoming a captain in Imai Sokun's merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku deals in rare delicacies, catering to the wealthiest families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region on the west side, where you'll find Miyazu Bay just southwest of Miyazu Castle, across the bridge. You can decide to eliminate him for his involvement with the Iron Hand, or search the nearby huts to find an important letter that could spare his life. If spared, Ginroku can work with the real House Imai and gain access to more affluent clients at Sakai Port.

Merchant Kin-no-suke

Merchant Kin-no-suke's displays of wealth are suspiciously lavish, and he's known to hire bandits to steal from others to bolster his business. This warrants an investigation by Naoe and Yasuke. Travel to the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port, to find him. He'll be surrounded by bodyguards, so handle them as you see fit. A quick smoke bomb and assassinations can be effective, ensuring Kin-no-suke meets his end.

Iron Hand

After dealing with the other members, you'll finally uncover the location of the syndicate's head, the Iron Hand himself. He's located in a highly secure area, so prepare for a challenging fight. Head to Tamba and find Fukuchiyama Castle near the center of the region. As you approach, focus on the south side of the castle walls to locate the Iron Hand. He'll put up more resistance than the others, and with the castle's guards, it's wise to take them out one by one before confronting him. Once you've defeated the Iron Hand, return to Imai Sokun to claim your rewards.

That concludes your journey to find all the Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.

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