Minecraft: how to build a ladder

Minecraft is an open world game where you can build anything. The sky is the limit, from tiny shacks to the grandest villas. If you are planning to build a multi-story building, then you should learn how to build stairs. Ladders in Minecraft allow you to climb any structure. You can build them from various materials that you find in the game. In this article, we will tell you how to build a basic wooden staircase (and an additional staircase structure).

How to build stairs in minecraft

What you need to make stairs:

• wooden boards
• Crafting table

Brief summary:

To build a ladder, open your workbench. There, in the 3×3 crafting grid, place the wooden planks in the following order: 1 plank in the first row, 2 planks in the second row, and 3 in the third row in descending order.

1. Gather wood

Wood is one of the main resources you will find in Minecraft. Approach the tree and, while holding the left mouse button (LMB), move the pointer over the tree until it collapses. If you move or point away from the tree, you will have to start over.

2. Turn wood into planks

In your inventory, grab the wooden blocks with the LMB and place them on the 2×2 crafting grid. Each wooden block will give you three planks. You can divide the number of boards into two equal parts by right-clicking on them. This will help you organize and ration your resources.

3. Create a workbench

The workbench can be used to craft multiple tools. You can create a workbench by placing four planks in the crafting grid. Once created, you can equip it and place it anywhere on the map.

4. Build a ladder

To build a ladder, place the wooden planks on the 3×3 crafting grid in the following order. This is how you can build a basic staircase. Although, if you are a fan of castles and towers, ordinary stairs will definitely not suit you. You need a spiral staircase.

How to build a spiral staircase?

To build a spiral staircase, you will need blocks and slabs. First, you will need to create a block column of your choice. The height of the stairs depends on the number of blocks you stack on top of each other. Now start by placing the slabs around the column, lifting one by one clockwise or counterclockwise. And here it is. A spiral staircase for your castle or tower. You can also use various materials such as stones, bricks, cobblestones, clay bricks, etc.

We hope this article has helped you get started on your building journey. If you’re looking for other articles, check out our Minecraft guides section.