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, with options for both non-lethal and lethal approaches.

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, uncover key locations, and use provided clues to pinpoint your targets. This guide eliminates the guesswork, ensuring you can efficiently locate each member.

Merchant Tamao

Tamao, a dealer in contraband, is not subtle about his operations. Bypass the intel-gathering phase and head straight to the Yamashiro region. Navigate to Kyoto, the central city, and locate Honpoji Temple on the east side. From there, move 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, leading to a confrontation. Deal with him and proceed 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 coerced into working for the guild. Spare his life, and he'll transition to a captain in Imai Sokun’s merchant fleet.

Merchant Ginroku

Ginroku specializes in selling rare delicacies to affluent families around Miyazu Bay. Head to the Tamba region, west to Miyazu Bay, 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, gaining access to wealthier 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 competitors. Investigate him in the city of Obama in Wakasa, just east of the Trading Port. Be prepared for his bodyguards; a smoke bomb and swift assassinations can clear the way to confront and eliminate him.

Iron Hand

The final target, the Iron Hand himself, is located in a highly secure area within Tamba, specifically at Fukuchiyama Castle near the region's center. Approach from the south side of the castle walls to find him. Expect significant resistance; it's advisable to eliminate guards stealthily before engaging 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 Iron Hand Guild members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For further assistance with the game, explore resources on The Escapist.

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