"Unlocking the Paradisan Ladder in Avowed: A Guide"

For *Avowed* players, knowing the locations of rare herbs like Paradisan Ladder is crucial, as they are among the most vital upgrade materials in the game. Compared to other materials needed for weapon and armor enhancements, Paradisan Herb, Hylea's Talon, and other natural essentials for higher ranks are only obtainable through specific methods. If you're eager to optimize your build for challenging missions or bosses, this guide will help you quickly acquire Paradisan Ladder and locate more of it.

Table of contents

• How To Get Paradisan Ladder in Avowed
  • Merylin the Merchant
  • Find Paradisan Ladder When Exploring in the Wild & in Cities
  • Side Quests
  • Breaking Down Items
  • Downgrading Hylea’s Talon Into Paradisan Ladder

How To Get Paradisan Ladder in Avowed

There are five primary methods to obtain Paradisan Ladder in Avowed: visiting Merilyn the merchant in Paradise, discovering plants while exploring, receiving it as a reward from side quests, breaking down items infused with it, and downgrading Hylea's Talon.

Merylin the Merchant

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Purchasing from Merilyn is the fastest and most reliable way to get Paradisan Ladder in Avowed. Located in South Paradise, as indicated on the map above, she's easy to find. On your first visit, she'll mention her competition with her blacksmith sister before you can access her inventory. Merilyn offers five units of Paradisan Ladder at 150 coins each.

Additionally, she sells two unique items—the Many-Hued Doublet light armor and the Common Grimoire of Elements—that can be broken down to yield two units of Paradisan Ladder each. Note that her stock doesn't replenish once sold out, even after a day's rest at a party camp. Despite this, visiting her remains the best option for a quick upgrade.

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Find Paradisan Ladder When Exploring in the Wild & in Cities

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While exploring the wilds and occasionally city areas like Paradis, you can find Paradisan Ladder. Keep an eye on your mini-map for the plant icon, as shown in the red circle above. Though it might be confused with other plant types, collecting any you encounter during your quests is a great way to build your stockpile without spending coins.

Side Quests

Avowed's challenge is partly driven by the need for Paradisan Ladder for upgrades, encouraging players to engage in side quests. For instance, the "Escape Plan" side quest, which you can encounter during the campaign, rewards you with crafting materials, including two units of Paradisan Ladder. This additional effort not only nets you the herb but also XP and other bonuses.

Breaking Down Items

In Avowed, breaking down items at your party camp workbench can yield core crafting materials like Softwood Branches, Pelts, and Iron Chunks, as well as Paradisan Ladder. If you've upgraded an item like a Common Sword with Paradisan Ladder, breaking it down can recover some of the material for reuse. Also, as mentioned with Merilyn, check merchants' inventories for unique items that can be broken down for Paradisan Ladder.

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Downgrading Hylea’s Talon Into Paradisan Ladder

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If you've advanced in Avowed's campaign to Emerald Stair and acquired Hylea's Talon, you can downgrade it at your party camp workbench. Each Hylea's Talon can be converted into three units of Paradisan Ladder. This is especially useful if you're set on a particular weapon loadout and don't need more Hylea's Talon, or if you want to quickly upgrade a different weapon to match your current gear.

With these methods, you're well-equipped to gather Paradisan Ladder in Avowed. To further enhance your gaming experience, explore when Avowed takes place within the Pillars of Eternity timeline and whether it includes multiplayer functionality or remains a single-player adventure.