Stepladder
For The Legend of Zelda on the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
From the manual
Crosses holes and small rivers.
Translated from the Japanese manual.
Item
| Kind | Items |
|---|---|
| Japanese name | はしご |
Official art
From the official guides
With this, Link can cross holes and rivers as wide as he is.
With this, Link can cross holes and rivers as wide as he is.
This item of treasure lets Link cross holes or rivers that are as wide as he is.
This item of treasure lets Link cross holes or rivers that are as wide as he is. Link then has the great advantage of being able to attack his enemies when he is on the ladder over rivers or holes.
There are places which can't be reached without a Ladder.
Lets you cross narrow channels of water. It matters most in the underground labyrinths. It is hidden in Level 4.
A treasure in the Snake labyrinth (Level 4). It lets you cross rivers and ditches as wide as Link. You don't have to do a thing: go to a spot you can cross and the ladder comes out on its own, so no need to worry.
Lets you cross small ditches and rivers. It is very useful in the labyrinths too.
With this ladder you can cross holes and rivers that are not as wide as a sea or lake.
It lets you cross rivers and moats as wide as Link. When Link walks, the ladder lays itself across and he can get to the other bank. But until you get used to it, you may get stuck partway and not go where you want...
With this Stepladder you can cross rivers and holes as wide as Link. When enemies have you cornered, having the Stepladder or not makes a big difference.
You can use it at the broken piers on the coast and on narrow rivers. In the labyrinths it comes in handy in rooms with trenches. While you stand on the ladder, some enemies just pass you by.
With this, Link can cross holes and rivers as wide as he is. It does nothing in a fight, but having it lets you reach things like hearts, so it is a useful treasure. We recommend it.
It is hidden underground in Level 4. With it, Link can cross holes and rivers as wide as he is. You need it in Level 5 and the labyrinths after it.
Link can't cross holes or rivers. But once he has the Stepladder, he can cross holes and rivers as wide as he is. Standing on the Stepladder over a hole or river and attacking enemies from there also gives you the upper hand.
Labyrinths
First Quest
Second Quest
Red: the item's room. Green: the entrance.
What it is for
It bridges one tile of water on the overworld, or one gap in a labyrinth room.