
Iron Ladders
Adds new ladders that have a higher climbing speed
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About this Mod
About:
The mod adds new ladder variants made from different materials. More expensive materials provide faster climbing speed
Features:
- Morph ladders: change appearance without changing stats
- Styler Tool: change a ladder’s look by cycling model variants
- Use the Sensor Tool to add an entity detector that outputs redstone, or the Light Tool to light up ladders
Configuration:
- Adjust ladder speed bonuses (global + per ladder)
- Set the default ladder model (e.g., use the vanilla model)
- Hide uncraftable ladders when required non-vanilla materials are missing
- Toggle multi-variant ladder visuals (subtle random texture variations)
Recipes:
Ladder models:
Set a default in the config, or switch models in-game with the Styler Tool
Compatibility with other mods:
JEI/REI/EMI:
- Read Item descriptions
- Hide unavailable ladders from their panels when required materials are missing (configurable)
Jade / The One Probe / WTHIT:
- See the current ladder morph/model state
- See whether attachments are hidden by the Casing Tool
- Get contextual hints while using ladder tools
Available Versions
How to Install Iron Ladders on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Iron Ladders". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21 (+10 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Iron Ladders server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Iron Ladders compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge?
Iron Ladders officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge for Minecraft 1.21.4, 1.21.1, 1.21. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Iron Ladders – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Iron Ladders consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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