"Discover 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 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 comes from a ronin contact in Kii. You'll find him in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need to narrow down his location, use Scouts. The building you're looking for will be marked with green flags and situated next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll meet a ronin dressed in Oda Clan attire. Engage in conversation with him, and he'll direct you to find a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.

Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie

Kumabe Ujiie is located in northern Kii, specifically at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. You'll see him walking with a group of ronin, but it's best not to engage them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie and choose the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. Follow him, and he'll eventually reveal Kimura Kei's location.

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, about halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the other students to reach Kimura Kei. He'll recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.

You'll find yourself surrounded by attacking ronin. After defeating them, more will come as you advance toward Kimura Kei. Equip your highest-level armor and weapons to handle the onslaught. Exploding red barrels along the path can be shot with your bow or teppo to efficiently clear groups of enemies.

Upon reaching Kimura Kei, you'll engage in a multi-phase boss fight, as stealth assassination is not an option. Equip armor with an engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will use them frequently.

In the first phase, he wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable, and use posture attacks and abilities to break down his armor. As his armor weakens, the fight transitions to a second phase where he uses a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking between his attacks.

When Kimura Kei's health drops to about half, the battle moves outside. Here, he unleashes extremely high-damage unblockable attacks with both Katanas. Dodge frequently and maintain distance when necessary. Using a bow or teppo from a distance can be highly effective.

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

Defeating Kimura Kei grants 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

After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen is added to the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in their pillaging of Tamba. To reach her, you'll need to talk to several contacts, starting with the spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy you need to consult for the Silver Queen's location is in Southeast Tamba within the Silver Lands. Enter the investigation area to find him sitting on a rug under a small structure next to a wooden cart and crates. After talking to him, he'll reveal the Silver Queen's whereabouts.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen can be found in the town of Tada, just northeast of the Tada Kakurega. She'll be conversing with some Portuguese soldiers. Approach and engage in conversation with her, then follow her to her house for tea. You'll wake up in the Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

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

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

To rescue Akechi Mitsuyoshi, the Silver Queen's brother, in exchange for information on Yasuke’s true target, head north toward Kameyama Castle after escaping Tada Silver Mine. If you need supplies, there's a Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.

Activate Pathfinder and navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating guards along the suggested path. Inside the living quarters, you'll find a bleeding servant who gives you a key to the castle’s Tenshu.

How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana

With the key to the Tenshu, enter the main castle building beneath the Viewpoint and unlock the marked door where Akechi Mitsuyoshi is held. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to take out distant threats. After he's free, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar, who is surrounded by soldiers. Clear the soldiers first for a one-on-one fight. Use abilities and posture attacks to break Baltazar’s guard and deal vulnerable damage.

Once Baltazar is defeated and you have Akechi Mitsuyoshi's Katana, head north to Atago Shrine. Converse with Akechi Mitsuyoshi and follow him to the Shrine to receive the next target's location.

How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro

Yasuke’s ultimate target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan and can be found in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle. This castle is perched high atop a mountain at the end of a winding road. Use Pathfinder to find the most direct route.

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

Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle to pursue him. At the top, you'll engage in a boss fight. Nuno Caro fights similarly to his soldiers, wielding a sword and a pistol. His main attack is a combo of up to four swipes, which you can block or parry. 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's defeated. Once Nuno Caro is dead, the Templar Hunt Objective Board will be complete.

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