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Originally Posted by Dowly
Ladders are faster, especially if you risk it and go down 1x1 shaft.  |
It's more economical to use the staircase. 2 trees of wood and a staircase will get you diamond quicker.
As for creepers, I think I've only died once from a creeper. I had a creeper go off in my face the other day and I survived with 2-3 hearts left.