Many Avowed players quickly discover that Paradisan Ladder is among the rarest and most crucial upgrade materials, making its location a top priority. Compared to other upgrade materials, Paradisan Herb, Hylea's Talon, and similar high-tier resources are acquired through specific methods.

This guide provides efficient strategies for obtaining Paradisan Ladder, whether you need a quick boost for a challenging mission or want to steadily build your supply.

Table of contents

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

How To Get Paradisan Ladder in Avowed

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There are five primary methods for acquiring Paradisan Ladder in Avowed: purchasing from Merilyn the merchant, foraging while exploring, earning it as a side quest reward, breaking down existing items, and downgrading Hylea's Talon.

Merylin the Merchant

Merilyn, located in South Paradise (see map above), offers the fastest guaranteed method. She typically stocks five units 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, even after resting. However, she remains a valuable resource for quick upgrades.

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Find Paradisan Ladder While Exploring

Paradisan Ladder can be found throughout the game world, both in wilderness areas and cities. Check your mini-map for the plant icon (circled in red above) to locate them. While other plants may resemble Paradisan Ladder, actively searching your immediate surroundings while progressing through quests provides a steady, free supply.

Side Quests

Avowed's difficulty curve, partially dictated by the need for Paradisan Ladder, encourages players to undertake side quests. Many offer crafting materials as rewards, including Paradisan Ladder. For example, the early quest "Escape Plan" provides two units.

Completing side quests offers a supplementary method for acquiring Paradisan Ladder while simultaneously earning experience points and other benefits.

Breaking Down Items

In Avowed, you can dismantle items to recover their base crafting components. This includes Paradisan Ladder from items previously upgraded with it. For instance, breaking down a Common Sword upgraded with Paradisan Ladder will yield some of the herb. Check merchant inventories for unique items that list Paradisan Ladder in their breakdown components.

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Downgrading Hylea’s Talon

Once you reach Emerald Stair and acquire Hylea's Talon (a higher-tier material), you can downgrade each unit into three Paradisan Ladder. Access the downgrade function at your party camp workbench, switching to the "Crafting" tab and then selecting "Downgrade" from the "Upgrade Materials" section. This is useful for quickly upgrading weapons if you change your build later in the game.

Now that you know various methods for obtaining Paradisan Ladder, learn more about Avowed's place within the Pillars of Eternity timeline and whether it features multiplayer functionality.