"Discover All Templar Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows

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 to locating Kimura Kei comes from a ronin contact in Kii. You can find this contact 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 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 the northern part of Kii, at a cemetery in Koyasan, northeast of the Kongobuji Temple. He will be accompanied by a group of ronin, but it's crucial not to engage them. Approach Kumabe Ujiie and choose the dialogue option "I seek guidance." 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 portion of Kii, just north of the shore and roughly halfway 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 find yourself surrounded by hostile ronin. Defeating them will prompt more enemies to attack along the path to Kimura Kei. Equip your highest-level armor and weapons to handle the onslaught. Exploding red barrels along the path can be a game-changer; use your bow or teppo to trigger them and clear groups of enemies.

When you finally confront Kimura Kei, prepare for a boss fight; stealth assassination is not an option here. Equip armor with an engraving that allows you to parry unblockable attacks, as Kimura Kei will employ them frequently. The fight has multiple phases.

In the first phase, Kimura Kei 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 destruction, the second phase begins, with him switching to a Long Katana and a standard Katana. He will use more unblockable attacks, so focus on dodging and striking when opportunities arise.

Once Kimura Kei's health drops to about half, the battle shifts outdoors. His attacks become even more deadly, so dodge frequently and maintain distance when necessary. Utilize ranged attacks with a bow or teppo to deal damage safely.

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

Upon defeating Kimura Kei, you'll earn 3,000 XP, some 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 health missing.

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

After defeating the Shinbakufu, the Silver Queen will be added to the Templar Board. She is aiding the Portuguese in their pillaging of Tamba. Like Kimura Kei, locating her requires speaking to several contacts, starting with a spy.

Where to Find and Talk to The Spy

The spy Yasuke needs to consult for information on the Silver Queen is located in Southeast Tamba, in the Silver Lands. Once you're in the investigation area, you'll find him sitting on a rug under a small structure near a wooden cart and crates. Converse with him, and he will reveal the Silver Queen's whereabouts.

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 engaged in conversation with Portuguese soldiers. Approach and speak to her, then follow her to her house for tea. However, you'll awaken in the Tada Silver Mine, having been drugged.

How to Escape from Tada Silver Mine

Upon waking in the locked room of Tada Silver Mine, sprint into the door to break it open. After dealing with the guards, you have the option to either fight or sneak your way out. Sneaking is the most efficient and less time-consuming method. Head Southwest out of the mine, eliminating any enemies in your path, and make your escape.

How to Locate Akechi Mitsuyoshi

The Silver Queen requires Yasuke's assistance 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 to navigate through Kameyama Castle, eliminating any guards in your way. 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. After securing his freedom, return to the castle to retrieve his Katana from Baltazar, who is surrounded by soldiers. It's best to take out the soldiers first and then face Baltazar one-on-one. Use abilities and posture attacks to break his guard and deal significant damage.

Once Baltazar is defeated and Akechi Mitsuyoshi's Katana is retrieved, head north to Atago Shrine. There, speak 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 is located in Western Tamba at Takeda Castle. This castle sits atop a mountain, accessible via a winding road; use Pathfinder to find the most direct route.

Takeda Castle is heavily guarded, with alarm bells that can alert enemies to your presence. Since stealth is challenging for Yasuke, disable all alarm bells with your bow or teppo as you approach. 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, pursuing him to the top. Nuno Caro wields a sword and a pistol, similar to some of his soldiers. His sword attacks consist of up to four swipes, which you can block or parry. When his pistol glows red, dodge to avoid its shot. Use Abilities to inflict high damage and make him vulnerable, then attack in cycles 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.