Discover 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 hearing rumors of "worse men" from his past being active in Japan, Yasuke embarks on a quest to complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to locate and eliminate every Templar target, starting with Kimura Kei.

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

Your first clue to Kimura Kei's whereabouts comes from a ronin contact in Kii. Head to central Nakahechi Route, specifically to the inn at Takahara Village. Use Scouts if you need to pinpoint his exact location. 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 him in conversation, and he will direct you to a recruiter named Kumabe Ujiie.

Where to Find Kumabe Ujiie

Kumabe Ujiie is situated in northern Kii, at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by 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 part of Kii, just north of the shore, between Sazae Oni Shores and Nakahechi Route. Upon arrival, follow the other students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.

You’ll be surrounded by attacking ronin, with more joining the fray as you advance towards Kimura Kei. Equip your highest level armor and weapons for this fight. Exploding red barrels scattered along the path can be shot with your bow or teppo to clear large groups of enemies.

The confrontation with Kimura Kei initiates a multi-phase boss fight, which cannot be won through stealth assassination. Equip armor with engravings that allow you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei frequently uses them.

In the first phase, Kimura Kei wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable and use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. When his armor is nearly destroyed, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking when possible.

When Kimura Kei's health reaches about half, the battle moves outside. He becomes even more aggressive with high-damage unblockable attacks. Dodge frequently and keep your distance, using ranged weapons like a bow or teppo for effective damage from afar.

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

Defeating Kimura Kei grants you 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

Once all the Shinbakufu are defeated, the Silver Queen becomes your next target on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in their pillaging of Tamba. To reach her, you must first speak with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy you need to consult is located in Southeast Tamba, in 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. He will provide you with 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. She will be conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and engage her in conversation, then follow her to her house where you’ll have tea and subsequently wake up in Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking from the drugged tea, you find yourself locked in a room within 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 most efficient and time-saving option. Head southwest out of Tada Silver Mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to help rescue her brother in exchange for information on his true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north towards 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. 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 to free Akechi Mitsuyoshi. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to take out distant threats. After ensuring his safety, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar, who is surrounded by soldiers. Defeat them first to face Baltazar one-on-one. Use abilities and posture attacks to break his guard and deal significant damage.

Once Baltazar is defeated and the Katana retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. There, talk to 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 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 numerous enemies and alarm bells. 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 that lead to Nuno Caro.

Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle. At the top, you’ll face Nuno Caro in a boss fight. He wields a sword and a pistol, using a combo of up to four swipes that you can block or parry. Dodge when his pistol glows red to avoid its shot. Use abilities to deal high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack in cycles until he is defeated.

Upon Nuno Caro’s defeat, 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.