"Guide to Obtaining Hylea's Talon in Avowed"

In *Avowed*, Hylea's Talon stands out as one of the rarest and most crucial upgrading materials, essential for crafting builds that can tackle the game's toughest challenges. Fortunately, there are several straightforward methods to acquire this valuable resource, ensuring you can enhance your equipment and progress smoothly through the campaign.

How to Find Hylea's Talon in Avowed

In *Avowed*, securing Hylea's Talon can be achieved through multiple avenues: visiting merchants like Lluisa Melcer and Abritt Porrya, exploring the wilds and cities, breaking down equipment, completing side quests, crafting with Paradisan Ladder, and downgrading Admeth's Wyrt.

Lluisa Melcer & Abritt Porrya the Merchants

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The quickest and most straightforward way to obtain Hylea's Talon in *Avowed* is by visiting the merchants Lluisa Melcer at the Farmer’s Market and Abritt Porrya in Plaza Mez Vidarro. These merchants are located in the early sections of Emerald Stair, and you can purchase up to 5 units of Hylea’s Talon from them for 450 coins each. Additionally, breaking down unique weapons and armor at the workbench in your party camp can yield more Hylea’s Talon.

Exploring

Similar to finding Paradisan Ladder in Dawnshore, you can discover Hylea's Talon in *Avowed* by exploring the Emerald Stair area. Look for it in the form of plants, as shown on the mini-map. By actively engaging in the Emerald Stair missions and wandering around, you'll come across plenty of these essential upgrade materials.

Crafting & Downgrading

Avowed crafting Hylea’s Talon

If you have an excess of Paradisan Ladder, you can craft one Hylea's Talon at your party camp workbench using four units of Paradisan Ladder. Alternatively, if you have Admeth's Wyrt, you can convert it into Hylea's Talon by selecting the "Downgrade" option next to "Upgrade Materials" at the workbench.

Breaking Down Items

Another way to acquire Hylea's Talon in *Avowed* is by breaking down upgraded items you no longer need. This can be done with weapons and armor of "Exceptional" quality or above through the "Break Down" section in their item description in your inventory menu.

With these methods, you're now equipped to efficiently gather Hylea's Talon in *Avowed*, enhancing your gear and conquering the game's challenges. For more tips, check out where to find the Painter's Regret Map or the complete list of achievements for the game.

*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*