Hylea's Talon is a crucial and rare upgrading material in *Avowed*, essential for enhancing your gear to tackle the game's more challenging regions. Fortunately, there are several effective ways to acquire this valuable resource swiftly, ensuring your build remains competitive throughout your journey.
How To Find Hylea’s Talon in Avowed
In *Avowed*, you can efficiently secure Hylea's Talon through multiple methods. Visit merchants Lluisa Melcer and Abritt Porrya, explore the wilds and cities, dismantle equipment, complete side quests, craft using Paradisan Ladder, and downgrade Admeth's Wyrt.
Lluisa Melcer & Abritt Porrya the Merchants
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For an immediate supply of Hylea's Talon in *Avowed*, head to Lluisa Melcer at the Farmer's Market and Abritt Porrya in Plaza 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 dismantling unique weapons and armor at the workbench in your party camp.
Exploring
Similar to finding Paradisan Ladder in Dawnshore, you can discover Hylea's Talon in *Avowed* by exploring Emerald Stair. Look for plants marked on your mini-map, as shown in the image above. By actively engaging in the Emerald Stair missions and wandering the area, you'll encounter plenty of these upgrade material herbs.
Crafting & Downgrading
Avowed crafting Hylea’s Talon
If you have an excess of Paradisan Ladder in *Avowed*, you can craft one Hylea's Talon using four units at your party camp's workbench. Alternatively, if you possess Admeth's Wyrt, navigate to the "Downgrade" tab next to the "Upgrade Materials" option to convert this higher-level herb into Hylea's Talon.
Breaking Down Items
For upgraded items you no longer need, whether self-upgraded or shop-bought, you can obtain additional Hylea's Talon in *Avowed* by breaking them down in your inventory menu. This method is only applicable to "Exceptional" quality weapons and armor or above, so ensure to review the potential materials in the "Break Down" section of their item descriptions.
With these strategies, you're well-equipped to gather Hylea's Talon efficiently in *Avowed*. For further exploration, consider finding the Painter's Regret Map or reviewing the complete list of achievements for the game.
*Avowed is available now on PC and Xbox.*
