Discover Templar Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Spoilers Included)

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 a comprehensive guide on how to find and take down 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 can find him in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need to pinpoint his exact spot, consider using Scouts. 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 situated in northern Kii, specifically at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. You'll see him walking with an escort of ronin, but don't engage them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie directly, choose the “I seek guidance” dialogue option, and follow him to learn Kimura Kei's whereabouts.

How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei

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

Prepare for a challenging battle as you'll be surrounded by ronin. Equip your highest level armor and weapons to withstand their attacks. Exploit the environment by shooting the strategically placed red barrels to take out groups of enemies. Once you reach Kimura Kei, a boss fight will ensue that cannot be resolved with a stealth assassination. Equip armor with engravings that allow you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will frequently use them.

In the first phase of the fight, he uses a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to expose vulnerabilities and use posture attacks to break his armor. When his armor is nearly broken, he switches to a Long Katana alongside his standard Katana, increasing the frequency of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking between his attacks.

At about half health, the fight moves outside, where Kimura Kei's unblockable attacks become even more deadly. Dodge frequently and maintain distance, using your bow or teppo to attack from afar.

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

Successfully defeating Kimura Kei will reward you with 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor reduces the impact of enemy attacks, while the helmet boosts Yasuke's damage by 10% for every 10% of health missing.

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

After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen will appear on the Templar Board, assisting the Portuguese in their raids on Tamba. To reach her, you'll need to gather information from several contacts, starting with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy Yasuke must consult is located in Southeast Tamba in the Silver Lands. You'll find him sitting on a rug under a small structure near a wooden cart and crates. He will provide the Silver Queen’s location.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen can be found in the town of Tada, just Northeast of the Tada Kakurega. Approach her while she's conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Follow her to her house for tea, only to wake up in the Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking from the drugged tea, you'll be locked in a room within Tada Silver Mine. Break down the door by sprinting into it, then deal with the guards. Opt for stealth to make your escape more efficient. Head southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen will task Yasuke with rescuing her brother, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, in exchange for information on his true target. Head north toward Kameyama Castle after escaping Tada Silver Mine. If you need supplies, visit the Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.

Activate Pathfinder to navigate Kameyama Castle, taking out guards as needed. 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

Use the key to enter the castle’s Tenshu and free Akechi Mitsuyoshi. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to protect him from distant threats. After his escape, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar. Defeat Baltazar's surrounding soldiers first, then use abilities and posture attacks to break his guard and defeat him. Once you've reclaimed Akechi Mitsuyoshi’s Katana, head north to Atago Shrine to receive the next target's location.

How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro

Yasuke's final target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan. He is located at Takeda Castle in Western Tamba, high atop a mountain at the end of a winding road. Use Pathfinder to find the most direct route. Be cautious, as the castle is heavily guarded and equipped with alarm bells. Disable these with your bow or teppo to avoid alerting the guards.

As you ascend, eliminate Nuno Caro’s men and reach the double doors to trigger the boss fight. Nuno Caro wields a sword and pistol, using a combo of up to four sword swipes that you can block or parry. When his pistol glows red, dodge to avoid the shot. Employ abilities to deal high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack 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.