Here's how to get to the End in Minecraft with ease

The journey to the End is equal parts skill, determination, and sheer luck.



Getting to the End in Minecraft is no simple feat. Unlike getting to the Nether, you can't build a portal wherever you want and hop to the End on the way back from the grocery store. There's a whole process involved, and a pinch of luck, if you want a chance to face the ender dragon. If you do it, you also get access to a whole new dimension filled with new stuff, and the exclusive opportunity to see what Minecraft's credits look like. Fun.

Preparing to get to the End



There's a lot of preparation involved when trying to get to the End, and it usually has something to do with the endermen. Finding the End Portal as well as activating it both requires something you can only get from endermen: eyes of ender. These strange pearl-like items need to be crafted and have several uses when trying to navigate to the End.

If you're thinking of making the trip, you need to prepare for a long trip. We suggest bringi...