"Discover All Templar Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Spoiler Alert"

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

Recommended Videos

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. These quests require players to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board. Here’s a detailed guide on how to find and eliminate 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 clue to Kimura Kei’s whereabouts will come from a ronin contact in Kii. Head to central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need assistance pinpointing his location, utilize Scouts. Once there, 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 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'll be walking with a group of ronin, but avoid engaging them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie 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, midway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack. Prepare for a battle as you’ll be surrounded by ronin. Equip your highest level armor and weapons, and utilize the explosive red barrels along the path to clear groups of enemies.

The confrontation with Kimura Kei triggers a multi-phase boss fight where stealth assassination is not an option. Equip an armor engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks. In the first phase, Kimura Kei uses a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable and use posture attacks to wear down his armor. As his armor breaks, he switches to a Long Katana and standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Dodge these and strike when possible.

When his health drops to about half, the fight moves outside. Here, Kimura Kei unleashes 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 rewards you with 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor features an engraving that reduces impact from 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

Once all Shinbakufu are defeated, the Silver Queen appears on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in pillaging Tamba. To reach her, you must first gather information from several contacts, starting with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy is located in Southeast Tamba within the Silver Lands. Upon entering the investigation area, find him sitting on a rug under a small structure next to a wooden cart and crates. Converse with him to learn the Silver Queen’s location.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen resides in the town of Tada, just northeast of Tada Kakurega. Approach her as she speaks with Portuguese soldiers, then follow her to her home for tea. You will awaken in Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

After waking from the drugged tea, you'll be locked in a room within Tada Silver Mine. Break the door by sprinting into it. After dealing with the alerted guards, you can choose to fight or sneak your way out. Sneaking is recommended for a quicker escape. Head southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to help rescue her brother, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, in exchange for information about Yasuke’s true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north toward Kameyama Castle. Stock up on Ammo or Rations at the Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple when you enter 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 provides 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 and unlock the door where Akechi Mitsuyoshi is held. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to protect him from distant enemies. After his escape, return to the castle to 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 is retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. Converse with Akechi Mitsuyoshi and follow him to the Shrine to learn the location of your next target.

How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro

Yasuke’s ultimate target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan. He is located in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle, high atop a mountain at the end of a winding road. Use Pathfinder for the most direct route to the objective.

Takeda Castle is heavily guarded with alarm bells that can alert enemies to your presence. As stealth may be less effective for Yasuke, disable these bells with your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you’ll reach double doors that trigger the encounter with Nuno Caro.

Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle. Nuno Caro is at the summit, where he initiates a boss fight. His combat style involves a sword and pistol, with a combo of up to four sword swipes and a red-glowing pistol shot that you must dodge. Use Abilities to inflict high damage and exploit his vulnerability, repeating this cycle 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.