Avowed: Paradisan Ladder Guide

Many Avowed players quickly discover that herbs like Paradisan Ladder are among the rarest and most crucial upgrade materials. Knowing their locations is essential for efficient progression. Compared to other upgrade materials, Paradisan Ladder, Hylea’s Talon, and similar high-tier resources are acquired through specific methods.

This guide outlines how to quickly obtain a substantial supply of Paradisan Ladder and consistently find more throughout your Avowed adventure.

Table of Contents

• How To Get Paradisan Ladder in Avowed
• Merylin the Merchant
• Exploring for Paradisan Ladder
• Side Quests
• Breaking Down Items
• Downgrading Hylea’s Talon

How To Get Paradisan Ladder in Avowed

There are five primary ways to acquire Paradisan Ladder in Avowed: purchasing from Merilyn, foraging while exploring, completing side quests, breaking down items, and downgrading Hylea’s Talon.

Merylin the Merchant

Purchasing from Merilyn in South Paradise (see map above) offers the fastest guaranteed method. She typically stocks five Paradisan Ladders at 150 coins each. She also sells the Many-Hued Doublet and the Common Grimoire of Elements, both of which yield additional Paradisan Ladder when broken down (two units each). Note that her inventory doesn't seem to replenish after selling out.

Exploring for Paradisan Ladder

Paradisan Ladder plants can be found throughout the world, both in the wilderness and occasionally in cities like Paradise. The plant icon on your mini-map (red circle above) indicates their presence. While other plants may resemble Paradisan Ladder, actively searching your immediate surroundings during gameplay steadily increases your supply.

Side Quests

Avowed's difficulty curve, partly driven by the Paradisan Ladder requirement, encourages side quest completion. Many side quests reward crafting materials, including Paradisan Ladder. For example, the early quest "Escape Plan" often provides two units. Completing these quests offers a supplementary method of acquiring Paradisan Ladder while earning experience and other rewards.

Breaking Down Items

In Avowed, you can break down items to recover their base crafting materials. This includes Paradisan Ladder from higher-tier items already enhanced with it. Breaking down a Common Sword previously upgraded with Paradisan Ladder, for instance, will return some of the herb. Check merchant inventories for unique items with Paradisan Ladder listed in their breakdown information.

Downgrading Hylea’s Talon

Once you reach Emerald Stair and acquire Hylea’s Talon, you can downgrade each unit into three Paradisan Ladders at your party camp workbench. Navigate to the "Crafting" tab, then switch from "Upgrade Materials" to the downgrade section. This method is ideal for quickly upgrading a different weapon type if you've already established a preferred build.

Now that you know how to acquire Paradisan Ladder, explore the Avowed timeline within the Pillars of Eternity universe and determine whether Avowed features multiplayer or is strictly single-player.