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Quick answer
- Craft 3 ladders from 7 sticks.
- Hold sneak on a ladder to stay still.
- You can also climb
Vine, twisting vines, weeping vines and scaffolding.
Ladders are the cheapest way to get up and down a shaft. Here's how climbing works.
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Crafting
Put sticks in an H shape: down both sides and one in the middle. You get 3 ladders.
Climbing tips
- Walk into a ladder to climb up.
- Sneak to stop and hold your position.
- Stop pressing forward and you slide down.
- Grabbing a ladder while falling stops you.
Other climbable blocks
| Block | Where to get it |
|---|---|
| Vine | Jungles and swamps, with shears |
 Twisting vines | Warped forests in the Nether |
 Weeping vines | Crimson forests in the Nether |
 Scaffolding | Craft from bamboo and string |
Water insteadFor a fast way up, a soul sand water elevator beats ladders.
Cheat sheet
- 7 sticks = 3 ladders
- Sneak to hold still
- Vines and scaffolding climb too
- Grab a ladder to stop a fall
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