In the world of *Avowed*, Hylea’s Talon stands out as one of the rarest and most crucial upgrading materials you'll encounter. Essential for crafting builds capable of tackling the game's toughest challenges, knowing where to find Hylea’s Talon is key to your success. Fortunately, we've pinpointed several reliable spots and methods to help you acquire this vital resource swiftly.
In *Avowed*, there are multiple avenues to quickly obtain Hylea’s Talon. You can purchase it from merchants like Lluisa Melcer and Abritt Porrya, discover it while exploring the wilds and cities, break down equipment, complete side quests, craft it using Paradisan Ladder, or downgrade Admeth’s Wyrt.
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Visiting Lluisa Melcer at the Farmer’s Market or Abritt Porrya in Plaza Mez Vidarro is the most straightforward method to acquire Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed*. These merchants, located in the early sections of Emerald Stair, allow you to purchase up to 5 units of Hylea’s Talon for 450 coins each. Additionally, you can break down unique weapons and armor at your party camp's workbench to extract more Hylea’s Talon.
Similar to finding Paradisan Ladder in Dawnshore, you can stumble upon Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed* by exploring Emerald Stair. These valuable herbs appear as plants on the mini-map, as seen in the image above on the left. By actively exploring and participating in the Emerald Stair missions, you're likely to encounter plenty of these upgrade materials.
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If you have an excess of Paradisan Ladder, you can craft one Hylea’s Talon using four units at your party camp's workbench. Alternatively, if you possess Admeth’s Wyrt, you can downgrade it to Hylea’s Talon by selecting the “Downgrade” option next to “Upgrade Materials” in your crafting menu.
For those upgraded items you no longer need, whether crafted by you or purchased, you can break them down to obtain additional Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed*. This process is only available for "Exceptional" quality or higher items, so make sure to review the materials you can reclaim in the “Break Down” section of the item's description.
With these methods at your disposal, you're now well-equipped to gather Hylea’s Talon efficiently in *Avowed*. Don't forget to explore other guides, such as finding the Painter’s Regret Map or checking out the complete list of achievements for the game.
*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*