MiscellaneousMedium to FindCraftable
Where to Find Eye of Ender in Minecraft
Used to locate strongholds and activate the End portal. Thrown into the air, it floats toward the nearest stronghold.
Primary Location
Nether (for Blaze Powder)
Difficulty
Medium (3/5)
Version Added
1.0
Stack Size
64
Where to Look
Biomes & Dimensions
- Nether (for Blaze Powder)
- Overworld (for Ender Pearls)
How to Get Eye of Ender
- 1Craft using 1 Ender Pearl and 1 Blaze Powder
- 2Found in End Portal frames in Strongholds (pre-placed, 0-12 per portal)
Crafting Recipe
Ender Pearl
Blaze Powder
Eye of EnderCrafting Table
Station: Crafting Table
Tips for Finding Eye of Ender
- Throw into the air to locate the nearest Stronghold; it floats toward the Stronghold direction
- Each throw has a 20% chance to shatter the Eye
- The End Portal requires 12 Eyes of Ender, though some frames may already have eyes placed
- On average, bring 15+ Eyes to account for shattering and portal frames
- Blaze Powder from Blaze Rods (Blazes in Nether Fortresses)
Additional Notes
Has a 20% chance of breaking when thrown. 12 are needed to fully activate an End Portal.