The End is an alternate dimension that is inhabited byEndermen, Shulkers, and the Ender Dragon.
Contents
- 1 Getting to The End
- 2 Geography
- 2.1 Inner End
- 3 History
- 4 Trivia
- 5 Gallery
Getting to The End[]
To gain access to the End, a player must first locate a rare End Portal, which leads to this realm. Due to the large scale of a Minecraft world, End Portals are almostimpossible to stumble upon by chance, as they are located in randomly-generated strongholds deep underground (unless a player found it with a specific seed). To find an End Portal, a player needs to acquire and use one or more Eyes of Ender. These are craftable items, created by combining blaze powderwith an Ender Pearl. The End Portal can be located by throwing an Eye of Ender into the air (by right-clicking while holding the item),which will send it flying through the air and other blocks until it eventually falls.A player will need to throw multiple Eyes of Ender and pick them up. Multiple Eyes are needed because there is a 1/5 chance the Eye of Ender will break and vanish. It will likely take multiple throws to become close to a stronghold, indicated when an Eye of Ender hovers in one place after being thrown. Use each throw to get the general direction in which to go, and travel a fair distance before throwing it again.
Once a player finds the End Portal within the stronghold, a player must repair it with several more Eyes of Ender. Activating the End Portal requires 12 or fewer Eyesof Ender as there is usually some Eyes of Ender already pre-filled in the naturally generated portal in the stronghold.However, there is a possibilityof finding some Eyes of Ender inside of chests in the stronghold. It's best to be prepared with a surplus of Eyes of Ender before journeying forth. The 12 Eyes of Ender must be placed in the End Portal Frames surrounding the End Portal. Once all 12 are in place, the End Portal will become active. Upon contact with any of the portal blocks, a player will be teleported to the End.
Geography[]
The End consists of several large islands surrounding the main island. Many more small islands can be scattered out further from the larger islands, some of which have End Cities. Chorus Plants and special blocks like purpur and End Rods can also be found on these islands. All of the islands are made of end stone and float above an endless black Void. Blocks that can be found on the main island includeobsidianwhich makes up the healing pillars of the Ender Dragon, bedrock blocks found atop the tower,and special blocks known as Ender Crystals which float above the pillars and heal the Ender Dragon.
Inner End[]
As soon as a player enters the End, a long, horizontal purple barwill appearon the top of the screen. This indicates the health of the Ender Dragon flying above (unless a player has already killed it previously). A player will spawn in a random location, sometimes in a small room underground, surrounded by end stone. The only ways to leave the End are to either kill the Ender Dragon and then take the Exit Portalor to die. In Creative Mode, it is also possible to build an End Portal in the End and travel back to the Overworld using it.
There aretall pillars of obsidian that surround the center of the main island and form a circular shape. These pillars have Ender Crystals on top of them that will regenerate the Ender Dragon's health when it is nearby. These Crystals can be destroyed by hitting them once. Some are protected by iron bars which can make the Crystalmore difficult to target. However, because they explode upon being destroyed, it is advised to use a bowwith the infinity enchantment. They can also be safely destroyed by a thrown egg or snowball.
After defeating the Ender Dragon, an Exit Portal will open in the center bedrock structure, along with a single Dragon Eggatop it. Stepping through the Exit Portal will trigger the End Credits, giving a player the "The End" achievement before returning the player to the Overworld at the place of theplayer's last spawn point. Before defeating the Ender Dragon, it is impossible to return to the Overworldwithout dying. That being said, it's most advisable to create a few Ender Chests in which items can be stored, and then accessed from any dimension to avoid losing any important items while destroying the Ender Crystals.
History[]
The End was added in Java Edition 1.0.0 (Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4), Pocket Edition 1.0.0 (alpha 0.17.0.1), and CU1/TU9/PS 1.00/Switch Patch 1.
Trivia[]
- The Exit Portal appearing after defeating the Ender Dragon can be destroyed in Creative Mode. However, the only way to get back to the Overworldif the Exit Portal is destroyedis death.
- If a bed is placed in the End and is "slept" in, it will explode as it would in the Netherand set alight the nearby area. This is a useful tactic for a player who wants to dealsome quick and powerful damage to the Ender Dragon. The bed explosion can also be triggered by snowballs from a distance to avoid damage to the player.
- Just like in the Nether, the dial of clockswill move back and forth between day and night rapidly and compasseswill spin in circles rapidly, unless using a Lodestone block.
- Above the Exit Portal to the Overworld is an Ender Dragon Egg. Clicking on the Egg will teleport it to another area in the End. There are one of two ways to get the Egg which is by either making a platform around the Egg, then placing a piston that is facing the Egg, and then activating the piston, or by finding the Egg in the new area (5-10 blocks away) and putting a torch/slab under it (can be underground).
- It is impossible to make a Nether Portal in the End, but it is possible to make an End Portal in the Nether.
- Drinking a potion of Night Vision in the End makes everything appear pink/inverts colors.
- The Wither can be summonedin the End. Though it will attack the Ender Dragon, but will not be able to deal damage to it.
- It's possible to spawnghastsin the End via using cheats. However, the ghasts will automatically attack theEnder Dragon, just like the Wither.
- If an End Portal is built in the End in Creative Mode, it will lead to the End Credits, similar to the Exit Portal spawned when the Ender Dragon is killed.
- Stepping through an End Portal has a similar 3D-particle effect to when stepping through a Nether Portal.
- In some versions of Minecraft, it's possible to make an End Portal on Peaceful Mode and Survival Mode.
Gallery[]
| Overworld | Overworld• Mountains Biome• Plains Biome• Desert Biome• Jungle Biome• Swamp Biome• Badlands Biome• Dark Forest Biome• Snowy Tundra Biome• Savanna Biome• Ocean Biome• Bamboo Forest• Ice Plains Spikes Biome• Taiga Biome• Snowy Taiga Biome• Mushroom Fields Biome• Giant Tree Taiga Biome• Forest Biome• Lush Caves(upcoming)• Dripstone Caves(upcoming)• Deep Dark(upcoming) |
|---|---|
| Nether | Nether Wastes• Soul Sand Valley• Crimson Forest• Warped Forest• Basalt Deltas |
| End | The End• Outer End |
As an avid Minecraft enthusiast with extensive knowledge of the game's mechanics and features, I can confidently provide insights into the fascinating realm known as The End. My expertise is grounded in both theoretical understanding and practical experience within the game world.
Getting to The End: To access The End, players must locate a rare End Portal, typically found in randomly-generated strongholds deep underground. These portals are challenging to stumble upon by chance due to the vast scale of the Minecraft world. Locating an End Portal involves crafting Eyes of Ender by combining blaze powder with Ender Pearls. Players throw these Eyes into the air to guide them towards the stronghold, using multiple throws to ascertain the general direction. Once found, the End Portal requires repair with additional Eyes of Ender to become active.
Geography of The End: The End is characterized by a main island surrounded by several large islands and numerous smaller ones. The landscape is crafted from end stone, floating above an endless black Void. Notable features include obsidian pillars, bedrock blocks, and Ender Crystals that heal the Ender Dragon. Chorus Plants, purpur blocks, and End Rods are also scattered across the islands.
Inner End: Upon entering The End, a horizontal purple bar appears, indicating the Ender Dragon's health. Players spawn in random locations, sometimes in underground rooms surrounded by end stone. Leaving The End is possible by either defeating the Ender Dragon and using the Exit Portal or by dying. In Creative Mode, players can build an End Portal for a return to the Overworld.
History: The End was introduced in Java Edition 1.0.0 (Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4), Pocket Edition 1.0.0 (alpha 0.17.0.1), and CU1/TU9/PS 1.00/Switch Patch 1.
Trivia:
- The Exit Portal can be destroyed in Creative Mode, but the only way to return to the Overworld is through death.
- Placing a bed in the End and "sleeping" in it causes an explosion, dealing damage to the Ender Dragon.
- Clocks and compasses behave erratically in The End, similar to the Nether.
- The Wither can be summoned in the End, attacking the Ender Dragon but unable to damage it.
- It's impossible to make a Nether Portal in the End, but an End Portal can be created in the Nether.
This overview should provide a comprehensive understanding of The End in Minecraft, combining both practical guidance on reaching this dimension and insights into its unique features and challenges.
