In Avowed, Paradisan Ladder is a crucial, rare upgrade material. This guide outlines five methods to acquire it:
1. Purchasing from Merilyn: Merilyn, a merchant located in South Paradise (see map below), offers five Paradisan Ladder units for 150 coins each, plus two break-down items yielding additional Paradisan Ladder. Her inventory doesn't replenish.
2. Foraging: Explore the game world. The Paradisan Ladder plant icon (red circle in image below) appears on your mini-map, indicating its location. Be mindful of similar-looking plants.
3. Side Quests: Many side quests reward crafting materials, including Paradisan Ladder. The "Escape Plan" quest, for example, provides two units.
4. Item Deconstruction: Break down higher-tier items previously upgraded with Paradisan Ladder at your party camp workbench to reclaim some of the material. Check merchant inventories for items listing Paradisan Ladder in their deconstruction details.
5. Downgrading Hylea's Talon: Once you reach Emerald Stair and obtain Hylea's Talon (a higher-tier material), you can downgrade each unit into three Paradisan Ladder units at your workbench's downgrade section. This is useful for quickly upgrading different weapons.
Mastering these methods ensures a steady supply of Paradisan Ladder for your Avowed upgrades.