Avowed: Paradisan Ladder Guide

Author : Stella Mar 13,2025

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 details how to quickly obtain a substantial supply of Paradisan Ladder and replenish your stock throughout your 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, earning it as a side quest reward, breaking down items, and downgrading Hylea's Talon.

Merylin the Merchant

The map location of Merilyn the merchant in Avowed to get & buy more Paradisan Ladder
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Purchasing from Merilyn, located in South Paradise (see map above), offers the fastest guaranteed method. She initially offers five units at 150 coins each. She also sells two items—the Many-Hued Doublet and the Common Grimoire of Elements—which yield two additional units each when broken down. Note that her inventory doesn't seem to replenish.

Exploring for Paradisan Ladder

Avowed gameplay of finding & getting Paradisan Ladder by finding it in the wild while exploring, its location marked on a mini-map
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Paradisan Ladder can be found throughout the game world, both in the wilderness and occasionally in cities like Paradise. Look for the plant icon on your mini-map (red circle in image above). While other plants may resemble it, actively searching your immediate vicinity during exploration steadily builds your supply.

Side Quests

Avowed's difficulty curve encourages completing side quests, many of which reward Paradisan Ladder. For instance, the early quest "Escape Plan" provides two units. While requiring additional effort, this method provides extra herbs alongside XP and other rewards.

Breaking Down Items

Items in Avowed can be broken down into their constituent materials, including Paradisan Ladder. Items previously upgraded with Paradisan Ladder will yield some back when disassembled at a workbench. Check merchant inventories for unique items listing Paradisan Ladder in their breakdown description.

Downgrading Hylea's Talon

Avowed gameplay of getting Paradisan Ladder by downgrading Hylea's Talon
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Once you reach Emerald Stair and obtain Hylea's Talon, you can downgrade each into three units of Paradisan Ladder at a workbench. Switch to the "Crafting" tab, then select "Downgrade" from the "Upgrade Materials" section. This is ideal for quickly upgrading a different weapon type.

Now that you know various ways to acquire Paradisan Ladder, consider exploring the Avowed timeline within the Pillars of Eternity universe and whether the game features multiplayer capabilities.