diff --git a/src/exporter.rs b/src/exporter.rs
index 0fb83b4..64191c7 100644
--- a/src/exporter.rs
+++ b/src/exporter.rs
@@ -826,6 +826,54 @@ pub fn build_svg(layout: &DungeonLayout, settings: &UiSettings) -> String {
         settings.colorblind_mode,
     );
 
+    // Draw stairs and elevators.
+    for stair in &layout.stairs {
+        let x = g.left() + stair.cell.0 as f32 * g.cell;
+        let y = g.top() + stair.cell.1 as f32 * g.cell;
+        let w = stair.size as f32 * g.cell;
+        let h = stair.size as f32 * g.cell;
+
+        if stair.is_elevator {
+            let fill = if settings.colorblind_mode {
+                "rgb(180,180,180)"
+            } else {
+                "rgb(100,150,200)"
+            };
+            let _ = writeln!(
+                s,
+                "<rect x='{x}' y='{y}' width='{w}' height='{h}' fill='{fill}' fill-opacity='0.35' stroke='rgb(100,150,200)' stroke-width='2'/>"
+            );
+            let _ = writeln!(
+                s,
+                "<text x='{cx}' y='{cy}' text-anchor='middle' dominant-baseline='middle' fill='white' font-size='{fs}'>E</text>",
+                cx = x + w / 2.0,
+                cy = y + h / 2.0,
+                fs = (g.cell * stair.size as f32 * 0.4).clamp(14.0, 48.0)
+            );
+        } else {
+            let fill = if settings.colorblind_mode {
+                "rgb(180,180,180)"
+            } else {
+                "rgb(200,150,50)"
+            };
+            let _ = writeln!(
+                s,
+                "<rect x='{x}' y='{y}' width='{w}' height='{h}' fill='{fill}' fill-opacity='0.35' stroke='rgb(150,100,30)' stroke-width='2'/>"
+            );
+            let steps = (stair.size as f32 * 2.0).round() as usize;
+            let step_h = h / steps as f32;
+            for i in 0..steps {
+                let sy = y + (i as f32 * step_h) + step_h * 0.5;
+                let _ = writeln!(
+                    s,
+                    "<line x1='{x1}' y1='{sy}' x2='{x2}' y2='{sy}' stroke='rgb(150,100,30)' stroke-width='1.5'/>",
+                    x1 = x + 2.0,
+                    x2 = x + w - 2.0
+                );
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
     s.push_str("</svg>\n");
     s
 }
diff --git a/src/layout.rs b/src/layout.rs
index c2fece0..7e0fe93 100644
--- a/src/layout.rs
+++ b/src/layout.rs
@@ -61,6 +61,13 @@ pub struct AreaMarker {
     pub size: usize,
 }
 
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub struct Staircase {
+    pub cell: (usize, usize),
+    pub size: usize,
+    pub is_elevator: bool,
+}
+
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Eq, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 pub enum WindowSide {
     Left,
@@ -100,6 +107,7 @@ pub struct DungeonLayout {
     pub trap_markers: Vec<AreaMarker>,
     pub monster_markers: Vec<AreaMarker>,
     pub packed_rooms: bool,
+    pub stairs: Vec<Staircase>,
 }
 
 impl Default for DungeonLayout {
@@ -115,6 +123,7 @@ impl Default for DungeonLayout {
             trap_markers: Vec::new(),
             monster_markers: Vec::new(),
             packed_rooms: false,
+            stairs: Vec::new(),
         }
     }
 }
@@ -186,6 +195,7 @@ pub fn generate_layout(
             trap_markers: Vec::new(),
             monster_markers: Vec::new(),
             packed_rooms: pack_rooms_without_corridors,
+            stairs: Vec::new(),
         };
     }
 
@@ -213,6 +223,7 @@ pub fn generate_layout(
             trap_markers: Vec::new(),
             monster_markers: Vec::new(),
             packed_rooms: pack_rooms_without_corridors,
+            stairs: Vec::new(),
         };
     }
 
@@ -235,6 +246,7 @@ pub fn generate_layout(
     if pack_rooms_without_corridors {
         rooms = place_packed_rooms(&room_sizes, &room_edges, cols, rows, &mut room_rng);
         let mut layout = DungeonLayout {
+            stairs: Vec::new(),
             rooms,
             corridors,
             doors: Vec::new(),
@@ -306,6 +318,7 @@ pub fn generate_layout(
             trap_markers: Vec::new(),
             monster_markers: Vec::new(),
             packed_rooms: false,
+            stairs: Vec::new(),
         };
     }
 
@@ -354,6 +367,7 @@ pub fn generate_layout(
     }
 
     let mut layout = DungeonLayout {
+        stairs: Vec::new(),
         rooms,
         corridors,
         doors: Vec::new(),
@@ -983,7 +997,7 @@ fn shared_boundary_edges(a: &Room, b: &Room) -> Vec<((usize, usize), (usize, usi
     edges
 }
 
-fn room_index_at_cell(rooms: &[Room], cell: (usize, usize)) -> Option<usize> {
+pub fn room_index_at_cell(rooms: &[Room], cell: (usize, usize)) -> Option<usize> {
     rooms.iter().position(|room| {
         cell.0 >= room.x
             && cell.0 < room.x + room.width
diff --git a/src/main.rs b/src/main.rs
index a5a68c7..9cd5a2f 100644
--- a/src/main.rs
+++ b/src/main.rs
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ use layout::{
 };
 use startend::{
     manual_marker_size, manual_monster_marker_size, manual_trap_marker_size,
-    populate_random_markers,
+    populate_random_markers, populate_stairs,
 };
 use ui::{AddTool, UiSettings, draw_side_panel};
 
@@ -379,6 +379,7 @@ fn generate_all_levels(settings: &UiSettings) -> Vec<DungeonLayout> {
         let layout = populate_random_markers(layout, settings);
         levels.push(layout);
     }
+    let levels = populate_stairs(levels, settings);
     levels
 }
 
@@ -2302,6 +2303,88 @@ fn draw_layout(
         hover_marker,
         MarkerKind::Monster,
     );
+
+    // Draw stairs and elevators.
+    for stair in &layout.stairs {
+        draw_staircase(painter, geometry, stair, colorblind_mode);
+    }
+}
+
+// Draw a staircase or elevator within a room.
+fn draw_staircase(
+    painter: &egui::Painter,
+    geometry: &GridGeometry,
+    stair: &layout::Staircase,
+    colorblind_mode: bool,
+) {
+    let left = geometry.rect.left() + stair.cell.0 as f32 * geometry.cell_size;
+    let top = geometry.rect.top() + stair.cell.1 as f32 * geometry.cell_size;
+    let right = left + stair.size as f32 * geometry.cell_size;
+    let bottom = top + stair.size as f32 * geometry.cell_size;
+    let rect = egui::Rect::from_min_max(egui::pos2(left, top), egui::pos2(right, bottom));
+
+    // Fill with a distinctive color for stairs/elevators.
+    let fill = if colorblind_mode {
+        Color32::from_rgb(180, 180, 180).gamma_multiply(0.4)
+    } else if stair.is_elevator {
+        Color32::from_rgb(100, 150, 200).gamma_multiply(0.35)
+    } else {
+        Color32::from_rgb(200, 150, 50).gamma_multiply(0.35)
+    };
+    painter.rect_filled(rect, 4.0, fill);
+
+    // Draw border.
+    let stroke_color = if colorblind_mode {
+        Color32::BLACK
+    } else if stair.is_elevator {
+        Color32::from_rgb(100, 150, 200)
+    } else {
+        Color32::from_rgb(200, 150, 50)
+    };
+    painter.rect_stroke(
+        rect,
+        4.0,
+        Stroke::new(2.0, stroke_color),
+        egui::StrokeKind::Middle,
+    );
+
+    // Draw stair lines or elevator symbol.
+    if stair.is_elevator {
+        // Draw elevator symbol: a rectangle with arrows.
+        let center = rect.center();
+        let text = "E";
+        let font_size = (geometry.cell_size * stair.size as f32 * 0.4).clamp(14.0, 48.0);
+        painter.text(
+            center,
+            egui::Align2::CENTER_CENTER,
+            text,
+            egui::FontId::proportional(font_size),
+            if colorblind_mode {
+                Color32::BLACK
+            } else {
+                Color32::WHITE
+            },
+        );
+    } else {
+        // Draw stair lines (horizontal steps).
+        let steps = (stair.size as f32 * 2.0).round() as usize;
+        let step_height = (rect.height() / (steps as f32)).max(1.0);
+        let line_color = if colorblind_mode {
+            Color32::BLACK
+        } else {
+            Color32::from_rgb(150, 100, 30)
+        };
+        for i in 0..steps {
+            let y = rect.top() + (i as f32 * step_height) + step_height * 0.5;
+            painter.line_segment(
+                [
+                    egui::pos2(rect.left() + 2.0, y),
+                    egui::pos2(rect.right() - 2.0, y),
+                ],
+                Stroke::new(1.5, line_color),
+            );
+        }
+    }
 }
 
 // Compute the rectangle for a given grid cell.
diff --git a/src/startend.rs b/src/startend.rs
index 44d3664..a9f9d73 100644
--- a/src/startend.rs
+++ b/src/startend.rs
@@ -1,6 +1,10 @@
 use crate::layout::{self, DungeonLayout};
 use crate::seed;
 use crate::ui::UiSettings;
+use std::collections::HashSet;
+
+// Import room_index_at_cell from layout module.
+use crate::layout::room_index_at_cell;
 
 const START_COUNT_STREAM: u64 = 10_001;
 const END_COUNT_STREAM: u64 = 10_002;
@@ -345,3 +349,200 @@ fn pick_random_corridor_cell(
     let idx = (seed_value as usize) % corridor.path.len();
     Some(corridor.path[idx])
 }
+
+// Constant for stair marker stream base
+const STAIR_MARKER_STREAM_BASE: u64 = 21_000;
+
+// Populate stairs (and optionally elevators) across all levels after markers are placed.
+pub fn populate_stairs(
+    mut layouts: Vec<DungeonLayout>,
+    settings: &UiSettings,
+) -> Vec<DungeonLayout> {
+    if settings.min_stairs_per_level == 0 && settings.max_stairs_per_level == 0 {
+        return layouts;
+    }
+
+    let stair_count = if settings.min_stairs_per_level == settings.max_stairs_per_level {
+        settings.min_stairs_per_level
+    } else {
+        let range_seed = seed::derive_seed(settings.seed, 0x2A_3B_4_u64);
+        (range_seed as usize % (settings.max_stairs_per_level - settings.min_stairs_per_level + 1))
+            + settings.min_stairs_per_level
+    };
+
+    if stair_count == 0 {
+        return layouts;
+    }
+
+    let is_elevator = settings.windows_enabled;
+
+    // If syncing stairs, pick the same stair positions for all levels.
+    let mut sync_stair_cells: Vec<layout::Staircase> = Vec::new();
+    if settings.sync_stairs_across_levels && !layouts.is_empty() {
+        let base_settings = settings.clone();
+        let base_layout = layouts[0].clone();
+        sync_stair_cells =
+            pick_stair_positions(&base_layout, &base_settings, stair_count, is_elevator);
+    }
+
+    for (level_idx, layout) in layouts.iter_mut().enumerate() {
+        if settings.sync_stairs_across_levels && !sync_stair_cells.is_empty() {
+            // Use the synced stair positions.
+            layout.stairs = sync_stair_cells
+                .iter()
+                .map(|stair| layout::Staircase {
+                    cell: stair.cell,
+                    size: random_stair_size(
+                        settings,
+                        seed::derive_seed(
+                            settings.seed,
+                            STAIR_MARKER_STREAM_BASE + level_idx as u64,
+                        ),
+                    ),
+                    is_elevator,
+                })
+                .collect();
+        } else {
+            // Generate independent stair positions for this level.
+            layout.stairs = pick_stair_positions(layout, settings, stair_count, is_elevator);
+        }
+    }
+
+    layouts
+}
+
+// Pick random cells within rooms that are valid for stair placement and return Staircase objects.
+fn pick_stair_positions(
+    layout: &DungeonLayout,
+    settings: &UiSettings,
+    count: usize,
+    is_elevator: bool,
+) -> Vec<layout::Staircase> {
+    if layout.rooms.is_empty() || count == 0 {
+        return Vec::new();
+    }
+
+    // Collect valid room cells (rooms without start/end markers on bottom row).
+    let mut valid_cells: Vec<(usize, usize)> = Vec::new();
+    for room in &layout.rooms {
+        let has_start_end_bottom =
+            has_start_or_end_on_bottom_row(room, &layout.start_markers, &layout.end_markers);
+        if !has_start_end_bottom {
+            for x in room.x..(room.x + room.width) {
+                for y in room.y..(room.y + room.height) {
+                    valid_cells.push((x, y));
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    if valid_cells.is_empty() {
+        return Vec::new();
+    }
+
+    // Shuffle valid cells deterministically based on seed.
+    let mut shuffled = valid_cells.clone();
+    shuffle_with_seed(
+        &mut shuffled,
+        settings.seed.wrapping_add(STAIR_MARKER_STREAM_BASE),
+    );
+
+    let max_size = settings.max_stair_width.max(settings.max_stair_height);
+    let mut stair_cells: Vec<(usize, usize)> = Vec::new();
+    let mut used_cells: HashSet<(usize, usize)> = HashSet::new();
+
+    for cell in shuffled {
+        if stair_cells.len() >= count {
+            break;
+        }
+        if used_cells.contains(&cell) {
+            continue;
+        }
+        // Check if this cell can accommodate a stair of at least min size.
+        let min_w = settings.min_stair_width;
+        let min_h = settings.min_stair_height;
+        let room_idx = room_index_at_cell(&layout.rooms, cell);
+        if let Some(ri) = room_idx {
+            let room = &layout.rooms[ri];
+            let available_w = room.x + room.width - cell.0;
+            let available_h = room.y + room.height - cell.1;
+            if available_w >= min_w && available_h >= min_h {
+                stair_cells.push(cell);
+                // Mark occupied cells to avoid overlap.
+                for dx in 0..max_size {
+                    for dy in 0..max_size {
+                        used_cells.insert((cell.0 + dx, cell.1 + dy));
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    // Convert cells to Staircase objects with random sizes.
+    stair_cells
+        .into_iter()
+        .enumerate()
+        .map(|(i, cell)| layout::Staircase {
+            cell,
+            size: random_stair_size(
+                settings,
+                seed::derive_seed(settings.seed, STAIR_MARKER_STREAM_BASE + i as u64),
+            ),
+            is_elevator,
+        })
+        .collect()
+}
+
+// Check if a room has a start or end marker on its bottom row.
+fn has_start_or_end_on_bottom_row(
+    room: &layout::Room,
+    start_markers: &[layout::AreaMarker],
+    end_markers: &[layout::AreaMarker],
+) -> bool {
+    let bottom_row = room.y + room.height - 1;
+    for marker in start_markers.iter().chain(end_markers.iter()) {
+        let marker_bottom = marker.cell.1 + marker.size;
+        if marker.cell.1 <= bottom_row && marker_bottom > bottom_row {
+            // Marker overlaps with bottom row.
+            return true;
+        }
+    }
+    false
+}
+
+// Pick a random stair size within settings range.
+fn random_stair_size(settings: &UiSettings, seed_value: u64) -> usize {
+    let min_size = settings.min_stair_width.min(settings.min_stair_height);
+    let max_size = settings.max_stair_width.max(settings.max_stair_height);
+    let span = max_size - min_size + 1;
+    min_size + (seed_value as usize % span)
+}
+
+// Shuffle a vector deterministically using a seed.
+fn shuffle_with_seed<T: Clone>(vec: &mut [T], seed: u64) {
+    let mut rng = SimpleRng::new(seed);
+    for i in (1..vec.len()).rev() {
+        let j = (rng.next_u32() as usize) % (i + 1);
+        vec.swap(i, j);
+    }
+}
+
+// Simple RNG for deterministic shuffling.
+struct SimpleRng {
+    state: u64,
+}
+
+impl SimpleRng {
+    fn new(seed: u64) -> Self {
+        Self { state: seed }
+    }
+
+    fn next_u32(&mut self) -> u32 {
+        // Simple LCG for deterministic shuffling.
+        self.state = self
+            .state
+            .wrapping_mul(6364136223846793005)
+            .wrapping_add(1442695040888963407);
+        (self.state >> 32) as u32
+    }
+}
diff --git a/src/ui.rs b/src/ui.rs
index 3f06757..489118f 100644
--- a/src/ui.rs
+++ b/src/ui.rs
@@ -151,6 +151,13 @@ pub struct UiSettings {
     pub monster_frequency_percent: usize,
     pub min_monsters_per_area: usize,
     pub max_monsters_per_area: usize,
+    pub min_stair_width: usize,
+    pub max_stair_width: usize,
+    pub min_stair_height: usize,
+    pub max_stair_height: usize,
+    pub min_stairs_per_level: usize,
+    pub max_stairs_per_level: usize,
+    pub sync_stairs_across_levels: bool,
     active_tab: Tab,
 }
 
@@ -208,6 +215,13 @@ impl Default for UiSettings {
             monster_frequency_percent: 15,
             min_monsters_per_area: 1,
             max_monsters_per_area: 2,
+            min_stair_width: 1,
+            max_stair_width: 2,
+            min_stair_height: 2,
+            max_stair_height: 3,
+            min_stairs_per_level: 1,
+            max_stairs_per_level: 1,
+            sync_stairs_across_levels: false,
             active_tab: Tab::Generate,
         }
     }
@@ -810,6 +824,114 @@ fn draw_layout_tab(ui: &mut egui::Ui, settings: &mut UiSettings, result: &mut Si
             )
             .changed();
     }
+
+    ui.add_space(12.0);
+    ui.separator();
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label(RichText::new("Staircase Settings").strong());
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+
+    result.settings_changed |= ui
+        .checkbox(
+            &mut settings.sync_stairs_across_levels,
+            "Sync Stairs Across All Levels",
+        )
+        .changed();
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label("Min Stair Width");
+    ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(egui::Slider::new(&mut settings.min_stair_width, 1..=5).show_value(false))
+            .changed();
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(
+                egui::DragValue::new(&mut settings.min_stair_width)
+                    .speed(1.0)
+                    .range(1..=10),
+            )
+            .changed();
+    });
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label("Max Stair Width");
+    ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(egui::Slider::new(&mut settings.max_stair_width, 1..=5).show_value(false))
+            .changed();
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(
+                egui::DragValue::new(&mut settings.max_stair_width)
+                    .speed(1.0)
+                    .range(1..=10),
+            )
+            .changed();
+    });
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label("Min Stair Height");
+    ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(egui::Slider::new(&mut settings.min_stair_height, 1..=5).show_value(false))
+            .changed();
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(
+                egui::DragValue::new(&mut settings.min_stair_height)
+                    .speed(1.0)
+                    .range(1..=10),
+            )
+            .changed();
+    });
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label("Max Stair Height");
+    ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(egui::Slider::new(&mut settings.max_stair_height, 1..=5).show_value(false))
+            .changed();
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(
+                egui::DragValue::new(&mut settings.max_stair_height)
+                    .speed(1.0)
+                    .range(1..=10),
+            )
+            .changed();
+    });
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label("Min Stairs Per Level");
+    ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(egui::Slider::new(&mut settings.min_stairs_per_level, 0..=10).show_value(false))
+            .changed();
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(
+                egui::DragValue::new(&mut settings.min_stairs_per_level)
+                    .speed(1.0)
+                    .range(0..=20),
+            )
+            .changed();
+    });
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    ui.label("Max Stairs Per Level");
+    ui.horizontal(|ui| {
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(egui::Slider::new(&mut settings.max_stairs_per_level, 0..=10).show_value(false))
+            .changed();
+        result.settings_changed |= ui
+            .add(
+                egui::DragValue::new(&mut settings.max_stairs_per_level)
+                    .speed(1.0)
+                    .range(0..=20),
+            )
+            .changed();
+    });
+
+    ui.add_space(8.0);
+    result.settings_changed |= ui
+        .checkbox(&mut settings.windows_enabled, "Enable Elevators")
+        .changed();
 }
 
 // Render the Add tab controls.