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 the Yasuke’s Past quests, which involve completing the Templar Hunt Objective Board. This guide will walk you through finding and defeating 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 comes from a ronin contact in Kii. He is located in central Nakahechi Route at the inn in Takahara Village. If you need to pinpoint his location more precisely, use Scouts. Look for the building marked with green flags next to a cherry blossom tree. Inside, you’ll find a ronin wearing Oda Clan attire. Speak with him, and he'll direct you to find 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. You'll see him walking with his ronin escort, but don’t engage them. Instead, approach and choose the dialogue option “I seek guidance.” Follow him, and he will lead you to 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. Once you arrive, follow the other students to reach Kimura Kei. He will recognize Yasuke and order his students to attack.
As you fight your way through the ronin, be prepared for more enemies to appear along the path to Kimura Kei. Equip your highest-level armor and weapons and use the explosive red barrels scattered around to clear groups of foes efficiently.
The confrontation with Kimura Kei triggers a multi-phase boss fight where stealth assassination is not possible. Equip armor with engravings that allow you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei uses many of these.
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, he switches to a Long Katana and a standard Katana, increasing his use of unblockable attacks. Focus on dodging and striking when safe.
When Kimura Kei's health drops to about half, the fight moves outside. Here, his attacks become even more powerful and unblockable. Dodge frequently, keep your distance, and use your bow or teppo for ranged attacks.
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 reduces the impact of 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
After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen appears on the Templar Board, aiding the Portuguese in Tamba. To reach her, you must first speak with a spy.
Where to Find and Talk to The Spy
The spy is located in Southeast Tamba in the Silver Lands. 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.
Where to Meet the Silver Queen
The Silver Queen is in the town of Tada, just northeast of the Tada Kakurega. Approach her while she's conversing with Portuguese soldiers, 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 up from the drugged tea, break the door to escape the locked room. You can either fight or sneak your way out, with sneaking being the quicker option. Head southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path.
How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi
The Silver Queen requires Yasuke to rescue her brother, Akechi Mitsuyoshi, in exchange for information on his true target. After escaping Tada Silver Mine, head north to Kameyama Castle. Stock up on Ammo and Rations at the Kakurega just north of Senneji Temple in Kameyama.
Activate Pathfinder and navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating guards as you follow the suggested path. 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
Use the key to enter the main castle building and find Akechi Mitsuyoshi. Follow him as he escapes, using your bow or teppo to clear distant threats. After freeing him, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar, who is surrounded by soldiers. Defeat them first, then focus on Baltazar, using abilities and posture attacks to break his guard and deal damage.
Once Baltazar is defeated and the Katana retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. Speak 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 final target, Nuno Caro, is preparing to leave Japan and is located in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle. This castle sits 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 alarm bells that can alert enemies. Since stealth is less effective for Yasuke, disable these bells with your bow or teppo. As you ascend, you'll reach a set of double doors leading to Nuno Caro.
Fight your way through Nuno Caro’s men as you climb the castle. At the top, you'll face Nuno Caro in a boss fight. He uses a sword and pistol, with a combo of up to four sword 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 until he is defeated.
Completing the assassination of Nuno Caro 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.
