Minecraft stronghold and Ender Dragon guide

Use Eyes of Ender to find a stronghold, then enter the End only when you are ready for the dragon. Entering and defeating it are separate PS5 base trophies.

Find the stronghold

Craft Eyes of Ender from ender pearls and blaze powder. Throw an eye outdoors, follow its direction and recover it if it drops. Bring spares because throws can break eyes and the portal still needs its missing sockets filled. Do not apply Java's stronghold-generation count or ring layout to Bedrock.

Once the route narrows, dig a safe staircase rather than a blind shaft. Explore the stronghold methodically and block cleared dead ends. The portal room is a staging point: secure its hazards, build an Overworld sleeping and supply area nearby, and leave a rescue kit there.

Before the jump

Pack good armor, food, a bow with ample arrows, a sword, a pickaxe, blocks and water. Read the room carefully and fill the empty frame sockets from outside the ring. The portal activates once the ring is complete. Do not jump through just to see what happens while carrying your entire storage chest.

A straightforward dragon fight

1. Reach secure island ground and avoid looking at endermen unnecessarily.
2. Destroy the healing crystals. Keep away from their explosions; caged crystals require a careful approach and a safe descent.
3. Stay clear of breath clouds and the void.
4. When the dragon perches, attack from safe footing with your melee weapon. Ranged shots are not the answer to every phase.
5. Repeat until the death sequence finishes. Collect experience safely and use the exit portal when ready.

After the first victory

End cities and End ships supply later projects such as shulker boxes and elytra. Bring spare blocks and avoid casual pearl throws over the void. To respawn the boss later, use four End Crystals around the exit portal, not another ring of Eyes of Ender.

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