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Eye of Ender

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An eye of ender is a mystical navigational orb that locates underground strongholds and activates End portals.

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Versioned source data

Edition availability

01

Java Edition

Source version 26.1
Registry ID
1129
Source display name
Eye of Ender
Maximum stack
64

Bedrock Edition

Source version 1.26.60
Registry ID
437
Source display name
Eye of Ender
Maximum stack
64
Component-based
No
Source version tag
Unclassified by source

From the recipe registry

Crafting recipe

Java · 26.1

Recipe data is supplied for Java Edition only in this source. Bedrock recipes are not inferred.

Field guide

Item details

How to obtain

  • Crafted by combining one ender pearl and one blaze powder in any crafting grid. Source
  • Can be purchased from master-level cleric villagers for emeralds. Source

Practical uses

  • Thrown into the sky to float toward the nearest underground stronghold, revealing its location. Source
  • Inserted into empty end portal frames (up to 12 frames) in the portal room to open the End portal. Source

Mechanics

  • Thrown eyes of ender have a 20% chance to shatter into nothing upon landing, and an 80% chance to drop for reuse. Source

Reverse recipe lookup · Java · 26.1

Used In · Crafting recipes

Used in 2 outputs

Recorded Java recipe outputs that use Eye of Ender. Bedrock recipe data is not included.

End Crystal 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Eye of Ender × 1 · makes 1 End Crystal

End Crystal1 crafted

Ender Chest 1 recorded recipe
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Uses Eye of Ender × 1 · makes 1 Ender Chest

Ender Chest1 crafted