In *Avowed*, Hylea’s Talon stands out as one of the rarest and most crucial upgrading materials, essential for crafting a build that can tackle the game's more challenging areas. Fortunately, there are several reliable methods to acquire this valuable resource quickly, ensuring you're well-equipped for your journey through the campaign.
How To Find Hylea’s Talon in Avowed
In *Avowed*, you can efficiently gather Hylea’s Talon through various means, including purchasing from merchants like Lluisa Melcer and Abritt Porrya, exploring the wilds and cities, dismantling equipment, completing side quests, crafting with Paradisan Ladder, and downgrading Admeth’s Wyrt.
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Lluisa Melcer & Abritt Porrya the Merchants
For an immediate supply of Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed*, head to Lluisa Melcer at the Farmer’s Market or Abritt Porrya in Piaza 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 breaking down unique weapons and armor at your party camp's workbench.
Exploring
Similar to finding Paradisan Ladder in Dawnshore, you can discover Hylea’s Talon in *Avowed* by exploring Emerald Stair. Look for it as plants, as indicated on the mini-map. By actively engaging in the Emerald Stair missions and exploring, you'll encounter plenty of these upgrade material herbs.
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Crafting & Downgrading
If you have an excess of Paradisan Ladder, you can craft one Hylea’s Talon at your party camp workbench using four units. Alternatively, if you possess Admeth’s Wyrt, you can convert it into Hylea’s Talon by selecting the "Downgrade" option next to "Upgrade Materials."
Breaking Down Items
For those with upgraded items no longer in use, whether self-upgraded or shop-bought, you can obtain additional Hylea’s Talon by breaking them down in your inventory menu. This method is applicable only to "Exceptional" quality or higher weapons and armor, so be sure to review the potential materials in the "Break Down" section of their item 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.*
