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 in South Paradise (see map below), sells Paradisan Ladder and items that can be broken down to yield more. Her stock doesn't replenish, so act quickly.
2. Foraging: Explore the game world. Paradisan Ladder plants are marked on your mini-map with a distinctive plant icon (see image below). Be aware of similar-looking plants.
3. Side Quests: Many side quests reward crafting materials, including Paradisan Ladder. The "Escape Plan" quest is an early example.
4. Item Deconstruction: Disassemble upgraded items at a workbench to recover some of their constituent Paradisan Ladder. Check merchants' inventories for items listing Paradisan Ladder in their breakdown components.
5. Downgrading Hylea's Talon: Once you acquire Hylea's Talon (a higher-tier material), you can downgrade it at a workbench to obtain three Paradisan Ladder per Talon. This is useful for quickly upgrading a different weapon type.
Mastering these methods ensures a steady supply of Paradisan Ladder for your Avowed upgrades.