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:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes
Xbox 360	Yes
Xbox One	Yes
PS3	Yes
PS4	Yes
Wii U	Yes
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes
Education Edition	Yes

* 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

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Xbox Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU35 - TU69	Redstone and Transportation
Xbox One	CU23 - CU43	Redstone and Transportation
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft PS Editions

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.26 - 1.76	Redstone and Transportation
PS4	1.26 - 1.91	Redstone and Transportation
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Nintendo

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 3 - Patch 38	Redstone and Transportation
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Redstone and Transportation
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	0.14.1 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Construction

Minecraft Education Edition

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

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	0.14.2 - 1.0.18	Decorations
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	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:

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