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How to Make a Ladder in Minecraft

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The Overworld’s landscape comes in all shapes and sizes, from high-elevated snowy mountains to the deep trenches of ravines. You’ll need a variety of tools to get through these terrains, as they can make exploring more challenging without the necessary resources. So, if you want to know how to make a ladder in Minecraft, we’ll show you what materials are required for this recipe.

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Minecraft Ladder Crafting Recipe

Players can make a ladder with seven sticks via Minecraft’s Crafting Table. You can use any type of wood to create this recipe, such as oak, birch, or spruce. However, unlike other items, the ladder only features one color design resembling oak trees.

When crafting the object, you will acquire three of them in your inventory, and it should be reasonably easy to make more if you have an abundance of wood nearby. Players can interact with the ladder by jumping or approaching it (if it is on the ground level.) Still, those using the tool to reach high-elevated destinations should go up and down carefully, as any sudden movements could result in falling.

Fortunately, you can enter crouch mode to avoid plunging to death, but your movement speed will decrease slightly. Mobs can also climb ladders in some cases; therefore, players should take these enemies out to ensure their safety.

That covers everything you need to know about how to make a ladder in Minecraft. For more content, be sure to explore the relevant links below, including our guide on how to make a compass.

About the author

Kristina Ebanez

Kristina is a Freelance Writer and has been with Twinfinite for one year. She typically covers Minecraft, The Sims 4, Disney Dreamlight Valley, anime, Call of Duty, and newly released games. She loves the Metal Gear Solid series (Snake Eater especially), Rockstar's Bully, the Horizon franchise, What Remains of Edith Finch, and many more. Her dog is also an avid video game watcher, primarily when there's a horse or a cat. She has a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and grew up gaming on the islands.

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