Here's a tip, If you encounter a hider, don't go to the ladder. Sneak and dig a hole, if you see him, attack! If not, dig a few more holes and attack!
That would be to risky,If I dig a hole which have him right below me,I may even get attack from above if a player is up there
I do that all the time and this points a next tip: Be Alert. And you could just eat 2 food and kill that guy as long as you don't get combo or strafe.
I have a better Idea,I have Pyro kit and so much coins.Why don't we chose Bow as a starter bow?The only problem is ARROW :C