Ladder is a climbable block that allows players and mobs to ascend or descend vertical surfaces. It can only be placed on the sides of solid blocks and is commonly used for quick vertical movement in structures like mineshafts, towers, and strongholds.

Ladders can be broken with any tool, but axes are the fastest. They naturally generate in strongholds, villages, woodland mansions, igloos, end cities, ancient cities, and trail ruins. They can also be crafted using sticks, making them an easily accessible climbing tool.

Players can climb ladders by moving against them or holding the jump key. Holding the sneak key while on a Ladder prevents falling. Ladders can also be used as fuel in furnaces, smelting 1.5 items per block.