"Discover All Templar Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Spoilers Included" %v

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

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

Your first clue about Kimura Kei’s location comes from a ronin contact in Kii. You'll find him in the central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you're having trouble locating him, use Scouts to pinpoint his exact position. The ronin, adorned in Oda Clan attire, will be inside a building marked with green flags next to a cherry blossom tree. Speak 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. He'll be walking with an escort of ronin, but there's no need to engage them. Approach him and choose the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. He will then lead you to 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, 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.

You'll be surrounded by attacking ronin, and more will come as you progress towards Kimura Kei. Ensure you're equipped with the highest level armor and weapons. Exploding red barrels scattered along the path can be shot with your bow or teppo to clear large groups of enemies.

The encounter with Kimura Kei triggers a boss fight, and he cannot be stealth assassinated. Equip armor with engravings that allow you to parry unblockable attacks, as he will use many. This fight has multiple phases.

In the first phase, Kimura Kei wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to expose vulnerabilities, and use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. As his armor weakens, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking between his attacks.

When his health drops to about half, the fight moves outside. Here, his unblockable attacks become extremely damaging. Dodge frequently and keep your distance. Using a bow or teppo from afar 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 has an engraving that 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 Shinbakufu are defeated, the Silver Queen will appear on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in Tamba. Similar to Kimura Kei, you must speak with several contacts before confronting her, starting with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy, located in Southeast Tamba’s Silver Lands, can be found sitting on a rug under a small structure next to a wooden cart and crates. He will provide the Silver Queen’s location after your conversation.

Where to Meet the Silver Queen

The Silver Queen is in Tada, just Northeast of the Tada Kakurega, conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and talk to her, then follow her to her house for tea. You’ll wake up in Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

After 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 quickest and safest method. Head Southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke’s help to rescue her brother in exchange for information on Yasuke’s true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north to Kameyama Castle. Stock up on Ammo or Rations at the Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.

Activate Pathfinder and navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating any guards in your way. You'll find a bleeding servant in the living quarters who will give 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 under the Viewpoint and unlock the door where Akechi Mitsuyoshi is held. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to take out distant enemies. After freeing him, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar. Kill the surrounding soldiers first, then use abilities and posture attacks to defeat Baltazar quickly.

Once Baltazar is defeated and the Katana retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. Speak with Akechi Mitsuyoshi there, and he will guide you to the next target’s location.

How to Find and Assassinate Nuno Caro

Yasuke’s ultimate target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan and is located at Takeda Castle in Western Tamba. The castle, perched high atop a mountain, is accessible via a winding road. Use Pathfinder for the most direct route.

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

Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle. Nuno Caro, at the top, wields a sword and 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 create vulnerabilities, then attack in a cycle until he is defeated. Once Nuno Caro is eliminated, 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.