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Stardew Valley Ladders and Infested Floors
Traversal / Rock ladders, monster ladders, swarms, and Staircase skips
Each floor needs a ladder revealed by breaking rocks or defeating monsters. Infested and overrun floors require all enemies to be cleared unless a Staircase is used to skip the floor.
Facts and route notes
Category: Traversal
Focus: Rock ladders, monster ladders, swarms, and Staircase skips
Checklist: Fight when enemies are close because monster ladders cost no energy. Use Staircases on late, dark, or overrun floors that threaten the checkpoint. Carry healing food before pushing beyond the safest elevator stop.
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