Do you hear that distant, eerie sound? It's the whisper of the End dimension, beckoning you! But to reach it, you'll need the mysterious Eye of Ender. If you're playing Minecraft on your iPad, you might be wondering how to harness the power of this vital item. Fear not, brave adventurer! This comprehensive guide will walk you through every step of crafting, throwing, and utilizing the Eye of Ender to find the elusive Stronghold and activate the End Portal.
How to Throw an Eye of Ender on iPad: Your Ultimate Guide
The Eye of Ender is your compass to the End dimension, a crucial tool for locating strongholds and activating the End Portal within them. While it might seem a bit tricky on a touch screen, it's actually quite intuitive once you know the ropes. Let's dive in!
Step 1: Prepare for Your Epic Journey (Gathering Materials)
Before you can even think about throwing an Eye of Ender, you need to craft it. This requires two key ingredients, each found in different, often dangerous, parts of your Minecraft world.
Sub-heading: What You'll Need:
- Ender Pearls: These shimmering, purple orbs are dropped by Endermen. You'll find these tall, dark, and teleporting mobs in the Overworld (especially at night or in warped forests in the Nether) and abundantly in the End. Be careful when fighting them – looking directly at an Enderman will provoke it!
- Blaze Powder: This fiery dust is obtained by crafting Blaze Rods. Blaze Rods are dropped by Blazes, hostile flying mobs found exclusively in Nether Fortresses in the Nether. Getting to a Nether Fortress and fighting Blazes can be quite challenging, so come prepared with good armor, weapons, and fire resistance potions.
Sub-heading: Crafting Your Eyes of Ender:
Once you have your Ender Pearls and Blaze Powder, it's time to craft! You'll need a Crafting Table for this.
- Open your Crafting Table: Tap on a crafting table to open its crafting interface.
- Place the ingredients: In the 3x3 crafting grid, place one Ender Pearl and one Blaze Powder anywhere in the grid. The order doesn't matter.
- Collect your Eye of Ender: A single Eye of Ender will appear in the result slot. Tap it to move it into your inventory.
- Pro Tip: You'll need at least 12 Eyes of Ender to activate an End Portal, but it's highly recommended to craft more (around 15-20) as they have a 20% chance of breaking each time you throw them. This ensures you don't run out before finding your Stronghold!
Step 2: Wielding the Eye of Ender (The Throwing Mechanism)
Now that you have your Eyes of Ender, the exciting part begins! Throwing them on your iPad is straightforward, just like using most other items.
Sub-heading: Equipping the Eye:
- Open your inventory: Tap the "..." button (three dots) on the bottom right of your screen to open your inventory.
- Select the Eye of Ender: Drag the Eye of Ender from your inventory to your hotbar (the row of 9 slots at the bottom of your screen).
- Hold the Eye: Once it's in your hotbar, tap the slot to select it and hold it in your hand.
Sub-heading: The Throwing Action:
This is the moment you've been waiting for!
- Look in the direction you want to throw: While holding the Eye of Ender, aim your camera in the general direction you want to throw it.
- Tap and hold: To throw the Eye of Ender, tap and hold your finger on the screen. This is the "use" action in Minecraft Bedrock Edition (which is what runs on iPad).
- The Eye of Ender will fly upwards, float for a few seconds, and then travel horizontally in the direction of the nearest Stronghold.
- Important Note: The Eye of Ender will only guide you in the Overworld. It won't work in the Nether or the End.
Step 3: Following the Glimmer (Finding the Stronghold)
The Eye of Ender is your personal Stronghold detector. Once thrown, it will show you the path.
Sub-heading: Interpreting the Flight Path:
- Flying Horizontally and Upwards: If the Eye of Ender flies relatively high and horizontally, you're still a good distance from the Stronghold.
- Flying Downwards: When the Eye of Ender starts flying downwards and eventually hovers over a single spot, you're directly above the Stronghold! This is your cue to start digging.
- Occasionally, an Eye of Ender will shatter when thrown. Don't worry, this is normal! Just use another one.
Sub-heading: The "Walk a Few Hundred Blocks" Method:
To conserve Eyes of Ender, a common strategy is to:
- Throw an Eye of Ender.
- Note the direction it flies.
- Walk a few hundred blocks in that general direction.
- Throw another Eye of Ender to confirm you're still on the right track and adjust your course if needed.
- Repeat this process until the Eye of Ender starts flying downwards.
Sub-heading: Digging Down to the Stronghold:
Once the Eye of Ender consistently flies down to a specific spot:
- Mark the spot: Place a block or torch where the Eye of Ender lands to mark your digging spot.
- Start digging a staircase: While it's tempting to dig straight down, it's safer to dig a staircase or a 2x1 hole (standing in one block, digging the other, then moving into the dug block and repeating). This helps avoid falling into lava or dangerous caves.
- Look for Stone Bricks: Strongholds are made primarily of stone bricks. As you dig, once you start seeing stone brick blocks, you've found it!
Step 4: Navigating the Maze (Finding the End Portal Room)
Strongholds are vast, maze-like structures. The Eye of Ender only points to the Stronghold itself, not directly to the End Portal room.
Sub-heading: Exploring the Stronghold:
- Torches are your friends: Place torches as you explore to light up dark areas and mark where you've been. A common technique is to always place torches on the right-hand side wall as you move forward. If you get lost, just follow the torches on your left to go back.
- Beware of Mobs: Strongholds are naturally dark and filled with hostile mobs like zombies, skeletons, and silverfish. Be prepared for combat.
- Look for key features: The End Portal room often has a silverfish spawner and a lava pool beneath the portal frame. It's usually a large, distinct room.
Step 5: Activating the Gateway (Entering the End)
Once you've located the End Portal room, you're on the verge of facing the Ender Dragon!
Sub-heading: The End Portal Frame:
- The End Portal is made of 12 End Portal Frame blocks, arranged in a 3x3 square with the corners missing.
- Some of these frames might already have Eyes of Ender in them (there's a 10% chance for each frame to generate with one).
Sub-heading: Placing the Remaining Eyes:
- Equip an Eye of Ender in your hotbar.
- Tap on each empty End Portal Frame block to place an Eye of Ender into it.
- Make sure the Eye of Ender is placed correctly in the frame. In Bedrock Edition, the Eye of Ender needs to be pointing towards the center of the portal.
- Watch the magic happen: Once all 12 End Portal Frame blocks have an Eye of Ender, the portal itself will activate, filling with a starry, dark void.
Sub-heading: Entering the End:
- Be prepared! Before jumping into the portal, make sure you're fully geared up with strong armor, weapons, plenty of food, potions (especially slow falling, health, and strength), and a water bucket. The End is a dangerous dimension, and you'll be facing the Ender Dragon, the final boss of Minecraft.
- Jump in! When you're ready, simply walk or jump into the activated End Portal. You'll be transported to the End dimension!
Congratulations, adventurer! You've successfully mastered the art of throwing Eyes of Ender on your iPad and are now ready to conquer the End!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are 10 common "How to" questions related to Eyes of Ender and their quick answers:
How to Craft an Eye of Ender?
Craft an Eye of Ender by combining one Ender Pearl and one Blaze Powder in a crafting grid (either your inventory's 2x2 grid or a crafting table).
How to Get Ender Pearls on iPad?
Ender Pearls are dropped by Endermen when defeated. You can find Endermen at night in the Overworld, in Warped Forests in the Nether, or abundantly in the End.
How to Get Blaze Powder on iPad?
Blaze Powder is obtained by crafting Blaze Rods, which are dropped by Blazes in Nether Fortresses.
How to Find a Stronghold in Minecraft on iPad?
Throw an Eye of Ender by tapping and holding the screen while holding it. Follow the direction it flies until it starts flying downwards, indicating you are above a Stronghold.
How to Tell if a Stronghold is Nearby on iPad?
When you throw an Eye of Ender, if it flies downwards or repeatedly floats to the same ground spot, a Stronghold is directly below you.
How to Use Eyes of Ender to Activate the End Portal on iPad?
Place an Eye of Ender into each of the 12 empty End Portal Frame blocks by tapping on them with the Eye of Ender selected in your hotbar.
How to Conserve Eyes of Ender while searching for a Stronghold on iPad?
Throw an Eye of Ender, note its direction, then walk a few hundred blocks in that direction before throwing another to confirm your path. This reduces the number of Eyes used.
How to Navigate a Stronghold effectively on iPad?
Place torches on one side of the walls (e.g., always on your right) as you explore to avoid getting lost. Be prepared for hostile mobs.
How to Prepare for the End Dimension after finding the portal on iPad?
Before jumping into the End Portal, ensure you have strong armor, weapons, plenty of food, healing potions, slow falling potions, and a water bucket.
How to Find the End Portal Room quickly within a Stronghold on iPad?
Look for a room with a silverfish spawner, a lava pool, and the distinct 3x3 End Portal Frame. This is often found by exploring the spiral staircases and larger rooms.
