"Discover All Templar Members in Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Locations Revealed (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 Yasuke hears rumors of "worse men" from his past being active in Japan, the Yasuke’s Past quests will require players to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board. Here’s how and where to find every Templar target in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, starting with Kimura Kei.

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

Your first lead on Kimura Kei’s location will come from a ronin contact in Kii. You can find him in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If needed, use Scouts to pinpoint his exact location. Look for the building marked with green flags next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll meet a ronin dressed in Oda Clan attire. Engage in conversation with him, and he will direct you to a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.

Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie

Kumabe Ujiie is located in the northern part of Kii, at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by his ronin escort, but do not engage them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie, select the “I seek guidance” dialogue option, and follow him. He will eventually reveal Kimura Kei’s whereabouts.

How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei

Kimura Kei’s training grounds are situated in the southwest portion of Kii, just north of the shore, halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Once there, follow the other students to Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack. You'll find yourself surrounded by hostile ronin. After defeating them, more will appear on your path to Kimura Kei. Equip your highest-level armor and weapons and utilize the strategically placed exploding red barrels to take out groups of enemies by shooting them with your bow or teppo.

Upon reaching Kimura Kei, a boss fight will commence, and stealth assassination won't be an option. Equip armor with an engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will use them frequently. This fight has multiple phases. In the first phase, he wields a standard Katana; parry his attacks to make him vulnerable and use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. As his armor weakens, he switches to a Long Katana and standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking between his attacks.

When Kimura Kei’s health is reduced to about half, the battle moves outside, where he unleashes highly damaging unblockable attacks. Maintain your distance and dodge frequently. Using ranged weapons like a bow or teppo can be very effective.

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

Defeating Kimura Kei rewards you with 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor reduces the impact from 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

After defeating all the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen will appear on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in plundering Tamba. As with Kimura Kei, you must speak with several contacts before reaching her. The first is a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy you need to talk to for information about the Silver Queen is located in Southeast Tamba, in the Silver Lands. Find him sitting on a rug under a small structure near a wooden cart and crates. After speaking with him, he will reveal the Silver Queen’s location.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

You'll find the Silver Queen in the town of Tada, just northeast of the Tada Kakurega. She will be conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and talk to her, then follow her to her house for tea. You will wake up in Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking from the drugged tea, you'll be in a locked room in Tada Silver Mine. Break the door down by sprinting into it. After dealing with the guards, 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 tasks Yasuke with rescuing her brother in exchange for information about his true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north towards Kameyama Castle. If you need supplies, there's a Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.

Activate Pathfinder and navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating guards as you follow the suggested path. You'll encounter a dying servant in the living quarters who will give you a key to the castle’s Tenshu.

How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana

Use the key to enter the main castle building underneath the Viewpoint and access the marked door where Akechi Mitsuyoshi is held. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to eliminate distant threats. After securing his freedom, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar after defeating him and his 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, speak 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 in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle. This castle sits atop a mountain at the end of a winding road. Activate Pathfinder for the most direct route.

Takeda Castle is heavily guarded with alarm bells that can alert others to your presence. Since stealth is limited for Yasuke, disable these alarms with your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you'll reach a set of double doors leading to Nuno Caro. Defeat his men as you climb, and at the top, you'll engage in a boss fight with Nuno Caro.

Nuno Caro wields a sword and pistol, using a combo of up to four sword swipes, which you can block or parry. Watch for his pistol's red glow and dodge its shots. Utilize abilities to deal high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack repeatedly until he's defeated. Upon Nuno Caro's defeat, the Templar Hunt Objective Board will be completed.

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