Hylea’s Talon is one of the rarest and most essential upgrading materials in *Avowed*, crucial for crafting a build that can handle the game's more challenging areas. Fortunately, we've pinpointed several reliable methods to obtain this valuable resource quickly, along with tips to help you locate more throughout your journey.
How To Find Hylea’s Talon in Avowed
In *Avowed*, you can acquire Hylea’s Talon through various means, including purchasing from merchants Lluisa Melcer and Abritt Porrya, discovering it while exploring the wild and cities, breaking down equipment, completing side quests, crafting it using Paradisan Ladder, and downgrading Admeth’s Wyrt.
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Lluisa Melcer & Abritt Porrya the Merchants
For a swift and straightforward way to acquire Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed*, head to Lluisa Melcer at the Farmer’s Market or Abritt Porrya in Piazza Mez Vidarro. These merchants, located in the early sections of Emerald Stair, offer up to 5 units of Hylea’s Talon for 450 coins each. Additionally, you can acquire more Hylea’s Talon by dismantling unique weapons and armor at the workbench in your party camp.
Exploring
Similar to finding Paradisan Ladder in Dawnshore, you can also discover Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed* by exploring Emerald Stair. Look for it as plants, as indicated on the mini-map. There are numerous upgrade material herbs to find, especially if you actively explore during the Emerald Stair missions of the campaign.
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Crafting & Downgrading
If you have an excess of Paradisan Ladder in *Avowed*, you can craft one Hylea’s Talon at your party camp workbench using four units of Paradisan Ladder. Alternatively, if you possess plenty of Admeth’s Wyrt, you can convert it into Hylea’s Talon by selecting the “Downgrade” option next to the “Upgrade Materials” tab.
Breaking Down Items
To gain additional Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed*, you can break down upgraded items you no longer need, whether self-upgraded or shop-bought, through the inventory menu. This method is only applicable for items of "Exceptional" quality or higher. Always review the potential materials you can obtain in the "Break Down" section of the item’s description.
Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to easily acquire Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed*, you might also want to explore where to find the Painter’s Regret Map or check out the complete list of achievements for the game.
Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.
