Throughout Inazuma, Genshin Impact players are likely to encounter several Samurai minibosses scattered across the region's multiple islands. What Genshin Impact players may not realize is that the minibosses are the last remnants of a notorious group known as the Iwakura clan.
There are a total of 5 Iwakura clan members that can be found throughout Inazuma. Once players defeat each of the five members, they are awarded the opportunity of facing off against the Iwakura clan leader. In the process of defeating the remaining members of the Iwakura clan, players will receive several high-value chests. They will unlock a Genshin Impact secret achievement when all of them have been defeated.
Updated on February 6, 2022, by Scott Vengel: More and more leaks about Inazuma have surfaced over the past weeks, about the upcoming payable characters Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayato. While these cannot be fully confirmed at the present moment, fans have renewed their interest in Inazuma as the Lantern Rite Festival comes to its final phase. Most notably, many players are venturing into Enkanomiya to complete the final portions of the story revolving around the Iwakura Clan. To include new details about Enkanomiya and the Iwakura Clan quest, this guide will be updated.
Each member takes the appearance of a different samurai unit in Genshin Impact. That being the case, players should be prepared to face a different set of attacks with each fight.
Iwakura Clan Member Location 1
The first Iwakura clan member can be found next to a large rock north of the Byakko Plain waypoint. If players have been progressing through the world quests in Inazuma, it is likely that they have already fought the clan member at this location.
Okazaki Kunihiko appears as a Jintouban Nobushi, so players should be prepared for a lot of slashes and the interruption resistance associated with Nobushi. Characters focused on crowd control will face a major disadvantage in these types of boss fights.
Iwakura Clan Member Location 2
The second Iwakura clan member is found in the large room next to the underwater waypoint in the Araumi dungeon. To gain access to this location, players must complete a series of puzzles to unlock the teleporter. Mifune Satoshi appears in the form of an Electro Kairagi. That being the case, players should be prepared for a more rigid opponent than their first Iwakura practitioner.
Iwakura Clan Member Location 3
The third clan member is located in the south of Genshin Impact's Tatarasuna region. To find the miniboss, teleport to the southern Tatarasuna waypoint. From the waypoint, glide directly west. Players will eventually notice a large hole in the ground that they can descend into. Players will find the clan member inside a cave after descending into the hole.
Tanba Tetsuo is a more blood-thirsty Iwakura disciple, coming in the form of a Pyro Kairagi. Players should expect a similar fight to the last one.
Iwakura Clan Member Location 4
The fourth clan member is found on top of the cliff located east of the Maguu Kenki boss. Players should see the miniboss after teleporting to the nearby waypoint.
Katayama Tatsumi is a Hitsukeban Nobushi, very similar to the first Nobushi fight. Compared to the Kairagi fights before it, the fourth Iwakura clan member will likely be easier to complete.
Iwakura Clan Member Location 5
The fifth clan member is located to the west of the Fort Mumei region. Defeating this clan member also unlocks a high-level chest.
Shimada Shichirouji takes the form of a Kikouban Nobushi, notably featuring both melee and ranged attacks. As such, players should be prepared to dodge both types.
Iwakura Clan Leader Location
After defeating all five of the Iwakura clan members, players can now face off against the clan leader that is found northeast of the Kujou Encampment waypoint.
Iwakura Kouzou appears and fights like a standard Tenryuu Commission samurai. Defeating him will allow the player to complete the final portions of 'The End of Iwakura Clan'.
Final Reward Location
Once Genshin Impact players have defeated the leader of the Iwakura clan, they must return to the first Iwakura clan member location in the Byakko Plain. At this location, players will notice a locked Luxurious chest and two Samurai standing nearby. After interacting with the Samurai, players will find out that they are exiled members of the Iwakura clan. Defeat the samurai and insert their swords into the nearby grave to unlock the final chest.
Additionally, with the release of Enkanomiya, players can also choose to place the Hakuen Michimitsu Amenoma at the altar. It can be found under a waterfall in the southern portion of Enkanomiya as a 'rusted blade'. Pressing the button to pick up the rusted blade will give the player the Hakuen Michimitsu Amenoma, which can be set at the altar where all the other Iwakura swords were placed. This optional step will complete The Ill-Starred Legacy of Iwakura achievement, giving the player 5 primogems.
Genshin Impact is available for Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5, with a Switch version in development.