In Avowed, Paradisan Ladder is a crucial, rare upgrade material. This guide details five methods to acquire it:

1. Purchasing from Merilyn: Merilyn, a merchant in South Paradise (map location shown below), sells Paradisan Ladder and items breakable down into it. Her stock doesn't replenish, so act fast.

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: Disassemble weapons or armor previously upgraded with Paradisan Ladder to recover some of the material. Check merchant inventories for items containing it.

5. Downgrading Hylea's Talon: Once you reach Emerald Stair and acquire Hylea's Talon (a higher-tier material), you can downgrade each Talon into three Paradisan Ladder units at your party camp workbench. Select the "Crafting" tab, then the "Downgrade" option.

Mastering these methods ensures a steady supply of Paradisan Ladder for optimal weapon and armor upgrades.