How To Make A Ladder In Minecraft - DigMinecraft

How to make a Ladder in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a ladder with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, ladders are an important basic item in your inventory. The crafting process will create 3 ladders at a time.

ladder

Let's explore how to make a ladder.

Supported Platforms

A ladder is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Ladder in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Decoration Blocks Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.11Functional Blocks Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Construction Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Redstone and Transportation Redstone and Transportation
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Redstone and Transportation Redstone and Transportation
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Construction Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Redstone and Transportation Redstone and Transportation
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Redstone and Transportation Redstone and Transportation
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Construction Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Redstone and Transportation Redstone and Transportation
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Redstone and Transportation Redstone and Transportation
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Construction Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations Decorations
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Construction Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a ladder in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Decorations Decorations
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Construction Construction

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Ladder

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a ladder:

sticks 7 Sticks

How to craft a Ladder in Survival Mode

1. Open the Crafting Menu

First, open your crafting table so that you have the 3x3 crafting grid that looks like this:

3x3 crafting area

2. Add Items to make a Ladder

In the crafting menu, you should see a crafting area that is made up of a 3x3 crafting grid. To make a ladder, place 7 sticks in the 3x3 crafting grid.

When making a ladder, it is important that the sticks are placed in the exact pattern as the image below. In the first row, there should be 2 sticks on either side (the middle box should be left empty). In the second row, there should be 3 sticks. In the third row, there should be 2 sticks on either side (the middle box should be left empty). This is the Minecraft crafting recipe for a ladder.

Crafting recipe for ladder

Now that you have filled the crafting area with the correct pattern, the 3 ladders will appear in the box to the right.

ladder

3. Move the Ladder to Inventory

Once you have crafted ladders, you need to move the new items to your inventory.

Completed ladder

Congratulations, you have made a ladder in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.11

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - .1.21.130

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.130

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a ladder has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
ladder Ladder(minecraft:ladder) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Block States for Ladder

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
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  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac), the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing north Yes No [facing=north]Item is facing North
facing south No No [facing=south]Item is facing South
facing east No No [facing=east]Item is facing East
facing west No No [facing=west]Item is facing West
waterlogged false Yes No [waterlogged=false]Item is not located inside of water
waterlogged true No No [waterlogged=true]Item is located inside of water

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE), the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing_direction 2 Yes No ["facing_direction"=2]Item is facing North
facing_direction 3 No No ["facing_direction"=3]Item is facing South
facing_direction 4 No No ["facing_direction"=4]Item is facing West
facing_direction 5 No No ["facing_direction"=5]Item is facing East

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One, the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing_direction 2 Yes No ["facing_direction"=2]Item is facing North
facing_direction 3 No No ["facing_direction"=3]Item is facing South
facing_direction 4 No No ["facing_direction"=4]Item is facing West
facing_direction 5 No No ["facing_direction"=5]Item is facing East

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4, the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing_direction 2 Yes No ["facing_direction"=2]Item is facing North
facing_direction 3 No No ["facing_direction"=3]Item is facing South
facing_direction 4 No No ["facing_direction"=4]Item is facing West
facing_direction 5 No No ["facing_direction"=5]Item is facing East

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch, the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing_direction 2 Yes No ["facing_direction"=2]Item is facing North
facing_direction 3 No No ["facing_direction"=3]Item is facing South
facing_direction 4 No No ["facing_direction"=4]Item is facing West
facing_direction 5 No No ["facing_direction"=5]Item is facing East

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition, the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing_direction 2 Yes No ["facing_direction"=2]Item is facing North
facing_direction 3 No No ["facing_direction"=3]Item is facing South
facing_direction 4 No No ["facing_direction"=4]Item is facing West
facing_direction 5 No No ["facing_direction"=5]Item is facing East

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition, the block states for Ladder are:

Block State Value Default Required Example Description
facing_direction 2 Yes No ["facing_direction"=2]Item is facing North
facing_direction 3 No No ["facing_direction"=3]Item is facing South
facing_direction 4 No No ["facing_direction"=4]Item is facing West
facing_direction 5 No No ["facing_direction"=5]Item is facing East

Definitions

  • Block State is the internal name for the block state.
  • Value is the value for the block state.
  • Default indicates that it is the default, if omitted.
  • Required indicates that it must be included in command to properly identify this item/block.
  • Example shows how to format the block state to be used in the /fill, /setblock, /clone, or /testforblock command.

Give Command for Ladder

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.11, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and .1.21.130, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.130, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Ladder is:

/give @p ladder 1 0

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