"Guide to Obtaining the Paradisan Ladder in Avowed"

In *Avowed*, players quickly discover that herbs like Paradisan Ladder are among the rarest and most crucial upgrade materials available. Understanding their locations is essential for optimizing your gameplay and preparing for challenging missions or bosses. Compared to other materials needed for weapon and armor upgrades, Paradisan Ladder, along with Hylea’s Talon and other natural essentials, can only be obtained through specific methods. This guide will help you quickly gather Paradisan Ladder and explore additional ways to find more.

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 acquire Paradisan Ladder in *Avowed*: purchasing from Merylin the merchant, finding it while exploring, receiving it as a reward from side quests, breaking down items that contain it, and downgrading Hylea’s Talon.

Merylin the Merchant

The fastest and most reliable way to obtain Paradisan Ladder is by visiting Merylin the merchant in South Paradise, as shown on the map above. When you first meet her, she'll mention her rivalry with her blacksmith sister, after which you can browse her inventory. Merylin 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 inventory does not replenish once sold out, even after a day's rest at a party camp. Visiting Merylin remains the best option for quick upgrades.

Find Paradisan Ladder When Exploring in the Wild & in Cities

Paradisan Ladder can also be discovered while exploring *Avowed's* wilderness and occasionally in urban areas like Paradis. Keep an eye on your mini-map for the plant icon, as highlighted in the image above. Although it can be confused with other plant types, collecting any you find during your quests will help you build a steady supply of this valuable herb at no cost.

Side Quests

*Avowed* encourages players to engage in side quests, which often reward you with Paradisan Ladder. For instance, the early side quest "Escape Plan" provides two units of Paradisan Ladder among other crafting materials. While it adds to your gameplay time, participating in these quests not only boosts your stock of this essential herb but also grants you XP and other bonuses.

Breaking Down Items

In *Avowed*, you can break down items at your party camp workbench to reclaim their core crafting materials, including Paradisan Ladder. If you've upgraded an item like a Common Sword with Paradisan Ladder, breaking it down will allow you to recover some of the material for reuse. Additionally, check merchants' inventories for unique items that list Paradisan Ladder in their "Break Down" section.

Downgrading Hylea’s Talon Into Paradisan Ladder

Once you reach Emerald Stair in the campaign and acquire Hylea’s Talon, you can downgrade it into three units of Paradisan Ladder at your party camp workbench. Navigate to the "Crafting" tab and select "Upgrade Materials" to perform the downgrade. This method is particularly useful if you're looking to switch to a different weapon type and need to quickly bring it up to par with your current gear.

Now that you're equipped with all the ways to gather Paradisan Ladder, you can delve deeper into *Avowed's* world. Learn about its place in the Pillars of Eternity timeline and whether it offers multiplayer functionality or remains a single-player experience.