{"id":126749,"date":"2022-07-22T16:36:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:36:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/?post_type=guide&amp;p=35699"},"modified":"2022-07-22T16:36:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T16:36:12","slug":"minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/07\/22\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender\/","title":{"rendered":"Minecraft Ender Dragon \u2013 don\u2019t respect this ender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"intro_text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/minecraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minecraft<\/a> is full of horrifying beasts ready to strip you of your diamonds and much-needed resources, but with this Minecraft Ender dragon guide, we\u2019ll help you take down the most powerful enemy of all. It might not seem like Minecraft has much of a goal or an end boss, but the Ender Dragon is the one waiting for you once you finally make your way through the end portal. <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>If you\u2019re having trouble defeating this behemoth of a beast, this <strong>Minecraft Ender Dragon<\/strong> guide is here to give you tips on exactly what you need to defeat it, as well as the gear you should equip. No prizes for guessing, you\u2019re gonna need to mine some diamond, folks. Get your pickaxe at the ready, and let\u2019s slay this beast.<br \/>For all you Minecraft maniacs out there, we have plenty of great guides to help you explore this barren-blocky wasteland. We\u2019ve covered guides to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/minecraft\/games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Minecraft games<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/minecraft\/diamonds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minecraft diamonds<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/minecraft-pocket-edition\/mods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Minecraft Bedrock mods<\/a>, how to play <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/minecraft-pocket-edition\/minecraft-mobile-pc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minecraft mobile on PC<\/a>, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/games-like-minecraft\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best games like Minecraft<\/a> on Switch and mobile. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our guide to the Minecraft Ender Dragon\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-1.jpg\" class=\"gallery\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class><\/span><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35705 lazyload\" title=\"minecraft-ender-dragon (1)\" alt=\"Minecraft ender dragon: an image from Minecraft shows a player attacking the giant dragon enemy known as the Ender Dragon\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-4.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-5.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-7.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-8.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-9.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-10.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-11.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-12.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-13.jpg 124w\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>What is a Minecraft Ender Dragon?<\/h2>\n<p>The Minecraft Ender Dragon is one of the toughest enemies in the game, and you will need to prepare properly to defeat it. You can find out how to reach the Ender Dragon with our Minecraft end portal guide, but be wary, once you enter the area known as The End, you can only defeat the Ender Dragon, or die. There\u2019s no running away, so this is a fight to the bitter death. Get ready. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-3.jpg\" class=\"gallery\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class><\/span><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35703 lazyload\" title=\"minecraft-ender-dragon (3)\" alt=\"Minecraft ender dragon: an image from Minecraft shows a player attacking the giant dragon enemy known as the Ender Dragon\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-1.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-14.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-15.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-16.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-17.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-18.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-19.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-20.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-21.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-22.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-23.jpg 124w\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>How do I prepare for the Ender Dragon?<\/h2>\n<p>This is a big old fight, and a difficult one, so we recommend attempting this when you have really amassed some resources and can build high-level armour and enchantments. Here are the items we recommend <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Diamond armour (complete set) \u2013 to deal with the massive damage the Ender Dragon causes<\/li>\n<li>Diamond sword \u2013 you need to deal as much damage as possible at close range<\/li>\n<li>Bow or crossbow \u2013 the Ender Dragon is mostly airborne, so this is essential<\/li>\n<li>Arrows \u2013 All of them. Hundreds. Or if you can, enchant your bow with infinite arrows.<\/li>\n<li>Diamond pickaxe \u2013 the quickest way to destroy blocks and make your way around the arena<\/li>\n<li>Food \u2013 preferably golden apples, bring the best food you can make<\/li>\n<li>Blocks \u2013 as soon as you arrive, mine as much end stone as possible, as this is resistant to the Ender dragons attacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-2.jpg\" class=\"gallery\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class><\/span><img class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-35704 lazyload\" title=\"minecraft-ender-dragon (2)\" alt=\"Minecraft ender dragon: an image from Minecraft shows a player attacking the giant dragon enemy known as the Ender Dragon\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-2.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-24.jpg 213w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-25.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-26.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-27.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-28.jpg 297w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-29.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-30.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-31.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-32.jpg 233w, https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/minecraft-ender-dragon-dont-respect-this-ender-33.jpg 124w\"><\/a> <\/p>\n<h2>How do I defeat the Ender Dragon?<\/h2>\n<p>When entering The End, there are two things you need to take care of first. You\u2019re surrounded by Ender Men, and you\u2019ll notice healing crystals on tall towers, ready to heal the Ender Dragon. An easy way to deal with the Ender Men is to equip a carved pumpkin, then they won\u2019t connect eye contact with you, and you can take them out. Alternatively, place blocks directly above your head, and then the tall Ender men won\u2019t be able to reach you. This is an easy way to mow them down. <\/p>\n<p>Secondly, take out the healing crystals as soon as you can. Arrows will do it, as long as you arc your shot a little, but even snowballs will do. If you don\u2019t want to waste the arrows, bring some snowballs and lob them to take out every single crystal. You can also use blocks or water to climb the towers, but be careful, the crystals cause damage when they are destroyed. <\/p>\n<p>When it comes to beating the Ender Dragon, the best tactic is simply keeping your distance as it flies and setting off as many arrows as possible, and then attacking the head when it swoops in and hovers just above the ground. It\u2019s slow progress, but it\u2019ll do it. <\/p>\n<p>Another great tactic is to use beds. Placing a bed just below the head, put a block between the bed and yourself (this is to avoid damage) and then attempt to sleep in the bed. This will cause the bed to explode, and if you\u2019ve avoided getting killed yourself, this will seriously wound the Ender Dragon. After some persistence, success! You\u2019ve slain the biggest enemy in Minecraft, enjoy your spoils. <\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s everything we have for now, but if you have another tactic, please let us know over at the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PocketTactics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pocket Tactics Twitter<\/a> account. If you\u2019re done with Minecraft now, why not check out our guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pockettactics.com\/best-switch-games\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">best Switch games<\/a> to find another grand adventure today. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Minecraft is full of horrifying beasts ready to strip you of your diamonds and much-needed resources, but with this Minecraft Ender dragon guide, we\u2019ll help you take down the most powerful enemy of all. 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