"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 a detailed guide on how to find and confront 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 location, consider using Scouts. Look for the building marked with green flags next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you'll meet a ronin wearing 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 located in northern Kii at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. You'll see him walking with an escort of ronin, but avoid engaging them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie and select the “I seek guidance” dialogue option. Follow him to receive the precise location of Kimura Kei.

How and Where to Assassinate Kimura Kei

Kimura Kei's Training Grounds are situated in the southwest portion of Kii, just north of the shore, midway 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. Be prepared for waves of ronin to assault you as you advance towards Kimura Kei. Equip your highest-level armor and weapons for the best chance of survival. Exploding red barrels scattered along the path can be your allies; shoot them with your bow or teppo to clear large groups of enemies.

The confrontation with Kimura Kei triggers a boss fight where stealth assassination is not an option. Equip armor with an engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei uses many of them. The battle is divided into multiple phases. Initially, he wields a standard Katana. Parry his attacks to make him vulnerable and use posture attacks and abilities to break his armor. In the next phase, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing the frequency of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking between his attacks.

When Kimura Kei's health drops to about half, the fight moves outside. He now unleashes powerful unblockable attacks with both Katanas. Dodge frequently and keep your distance when necessary. Using a bow or teppo to attack from a distance can be very effective.

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

Upon defeating Kimura Kei, you will earn 3,000 XP, some Mon, and the Templar-themed Destroyer Samurai Armor and Helmet. The armor features an engraving that reduces the impact of enemy attacks, while the helmet boosts Yasuke's damage by 10% for every 10% of his health that is missing.

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

Once all the Shinbakufu have been defeated, the Silver Queen will appear on the Templar Board, assisting the Portuguese in pillaging Tamba. Similar to the hunt for Kimura Kei, you'll need to speak with several contacts to reach her. Begin with the spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy you need to find for information on the Silver Queen is located in Southeast Tamba in the Silver Lands. Enter the investigation area to find him 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 can be found in the town of Tada, just Northeast of the Tada Kakurega. She'll be conversing with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and talk to her, then follow her to her house for tea. After waking up, you'll find yourself in Tada Silver Mine.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking from the drugged tea, Yasuke finds himself in a locked room within Tada Silver Mine. Break the door by sprinting into it. After dealing with the guards, you can either fight or sneak your way out. Sneaking is the quickest and safest option. Head southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to help her rescue 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 replenish 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 proceed along the suggested path. You'll find a servant bleeding out 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 castle’s Tenshu, enter the main castle building beneath the Viewpoint and interact with the marked door to reach Akechi Mitsuyoshi. Follow him as he escapes through the castle, using your bow or teppo to clear distant threats. Once he is free, 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 vulnerable damage quickly.

After defeating Baltazar and retrieving Akechi Mitsuyoshi’s Katana, head north to Atago Shrine. 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 to the objective.

Takeda Castle is teeming with enemies and equipped with alarm bells. As stealth is less viable for Yasuke, disable these bells with your bow or teppo upon spotting them. As you ascend, you'll reach a set of double doors that initiate the encounter with Nuno Caro.

Eliminate Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle to pursue him. He is located at the very top of Takeda Castle, triggering a boss fight. Nuno Caro fights similarly to his soldiers, using a sword and a pistol. His sword attacks come in a combo of up to four swipes, which you can block or parry. When his pistol glows red, dodge to avoid its shot. Utilize Abilities to deal high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack until he is defeated. Upon killing Nuno Caro, you will complete the Templar Hunt Objective Board.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available from March 20th on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.