"Discovering All Templar Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations and Spoilers"

SPOILER WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Yasuke’s personal story, as well as the involvement of the Templar in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.

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After hearing rumors of "worse men" from his past being active in Japan, Yasuke embarks on a series of quests known as Yasuke’s Past, which require players to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board. Here's a comprehensive guide on how and where to find every Templar target in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, beginning with Kimura Kei.

How to Find the Templar Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Your first clue about Kimura Kei's whereabouts comes from a ronin contact in Kii. This contact is located in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need to pinpoint his location more accurately, utilize Scouts. Look for a building marked with green flags next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll find a ronin dressed in Oda Clan attire. Engage him in conversation, and he will direct you to a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.

Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie

Kumabe Ujiie can be found in northern Kii, specifically at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by an escort of ronin. Approach him and choose the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. Follow him, and he will eventually reveal Kimura Kei's location.

How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei

Kimura Kei's Training Grounds are located in the southwest portion of Kii, just north of the shore, halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the other students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.

You'll be surrounded by attacking ronin, and more will join the fray as you advance towards Kimura Kei. Equip your highest level armor and weapons for this encounter. Exploding red barrels scattered along the path can be shot with your bow or teppo to take out groups of enemies efficiently.

The confrontation with Kimura Kei initiates a multi-phase boss fight, where stealth assassination is not an option. Equip armor with engravings that allow you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will use them frequently.

In the first phase, Kimura Kei primarily uses a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable, and use posture attacks and abilities to weaken his armor. When his armor is nearly destroyed, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana for the second phase, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking when opportunities arise.

Once Kimura Kei's health is reduced to about half, the fight moves outdoors. Here, he unleashes highly damaging unblockable attacks with both Katanas. Dodge frequently and maintain distance when necessary. Utilizing a bow or teppo for ranged attacks will be highly effective.

Every Reward for Killing Kimura Kei in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Defeating Kimura Kei grants you 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor features an engraving that reduces the impact of enemy attacks, while the helmet boosts Yasuke's damage by 10% for every 10% of his health missing.

How to Find the Silver Queen in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

Once all the Shinbakufu are defeated, the Silver Queen, who aids the Portuguese in pillaging Tamba, appears on the Templar Board. Similar to Kimura Kei, you must interact with several contacts before reaching her. Start with the spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy, crucial for information about the Silver Queen, is located in Southeast Tamba within the Silver Lands. Upon entering the investigation area, you'll find him sitting on a rug under a small structure next to a wooden cart and crates. Speak with him to obtain the Silver Queen's location.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen is found in the town of Tada, just northeast of Tada Kakurega. She will be conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and engage in dialogue, then follow her to her house for tea, after which you'll wake up in Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking from the drugged tea in a locked room within Tada Silver Mine, sprint into the door to break it open. After dispatching any guards who notice you, you can either fight or sneak your way out. Sneaking is the quickest and safest option. Head southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke's help to rescue her brother, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, in exchange for information about Yasuke’s true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north toward Kameyama Castle. If you need to restock on ammo or rations, visit the Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.

Activate Pathfinder to navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating any guards in your way. Inside the living quarters, you'll find a bleeding servant who provides a key to the castle’s Tenshu.

How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana

With the key to the castle’s Tenshu, enter the main castle building beneath the Viewpoint and interact with the marked door to reach Akechi Mitsuyoshi. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to eliminate distant threats. After securing his freedom, return to the castle and retrieve his Katana from Baltazar after defeating him and his surrounding soldiers. Use abilities and posture attacks to break Baltazar’s guard and deal significant damage.

Once Baltazar is defeated and the Katana retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. There, converse with Akechi Mitsuyoshi and follow him to the Shrine to receive the location of your next target.

How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro

Yasuke’s ultimate target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan and is located at Takeda Castle in Western Tamba. This castle, perched high atop a mountain, requires you to use Pathfinder for the most direct route.

Takeda Castle is heavily guarded with alarm bells that can alert enemies to your presence. As stealth is less viable for Yasuke, disable these bells using your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you'll reach a set of double doors that lead to Nuno Caro.

Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you ascend the castle to reach him. At the top, Nuno Caro initiates a boss fight. He wields a sword and a pistol, using a combo of up to four sword swipes that can be blocked or parried. Dodge when his pistol glows red to avoid its shot. Use abilities to inflict high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack in cycles until he is defeated. Completing this fight marks the end of the Templar Hunt Objective Board.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available from March 20th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.