"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.

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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'll find him in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need to pinpoint his exact location, consider using Scouts. Once there, 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 northern Kii at a cemetery in Koyasan, north east of Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by an escort of ronin, but you should approach and talk to him directly. Choose the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. Follow him, and he will eventually reveal Kimura Kei’s whereabouts.

How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei

Kimura Kei’s Training Grounds are situated in the south west portion of Kii, just north of the shore, approximately halfway between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the rest of the students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and command his students to attack.

Yasuke will find himself surrounded by attacking ronin, with more joining the fray as you advance towards 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 clear groups of enemies efficiently.

The encounter with Kimura Kei triggers a multi-phase boss fight, where stealth assassination is not an option. Equip armor with an engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will utilize these frequently. In the first phase, he wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable, then use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. As his armor nears breaking, the second phase begins with him wielding both a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking when opportunities arise.

Once Kimura Kei’s health drops to about half, the fight shifts outdoors. Here, he unleashes highly damaging unblockable attacks with both Katanas. Dodge frequently and maintain distance when necessary. Using a bow or teppo to attack from a distance proves effective.

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

Defeating Kimura Kei rewards you with 3,000 XP, 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 his health missing.

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

After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen becomes available on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in pillaging Tamba. Similar to Kimura Kei, you'll need to engage with specific contacts before confronting her, starting with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy, crucial for information on the Silver Queen, is located in Southeast Tamba's Silver Lands. Enter the investigation area to find him seated on a rug under a small structure near a wooden cart and crates. Converse with him to learn 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 engage in dialogue, then follow her to her house for tea. After waking up in Tada Silver Mine, you'll find yourself drugged.

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 dealing with the guards, you can either fight or sneak your way out. Sneaking is the most efficient method. Head Southwest out of Tada Silver Mine, eliminating any enemies in your path as you make your escape.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to assist in rescuing her brother, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, in exchange for information on Yasuke’s true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north toward Kameyama Castle. If you need to restock on Ammo or Rations, 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 will encounter a bleeding servant in the living quarters who will provide you with a key to the castle’s Tenshu.

How to Free Akechi Mitsuyoshi and Retrieve His Katana

With the key to the castle’s Tenshu in hand, 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. Once he's free, 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.

After defeating Baltazar and reclaiming Akechi Mitsuyoshi’s Katana, head north to Atago Shrine. There, 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. You'll find him 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 enemies and alarm bells. Stealth may not be viable as Yasuke, so disable the alarm bells with your bow or teppo upon sighting them. 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 reach him at its peak, triggering a boss fight. Nuno Caro wields a sword and pistol, employing a combo of up to four swipes that you can block or parry. Dodge when his pistol glows red to avoid its shot. Utilize Abilities for high damage and vulnerability, then attack until he's defeated. Once Nuno Caro is vanquished, 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.