Combat · Bosses · Java & Bedrock
How to Beat the Ender Dragon
Kill the dragon the right way: knock out the healing end crystals first, then burst its 200 HP down on the perch.
Crystals first, then the dragon
- 1Gear upDiamond or netherite armor, a power bow with arrows, a sword, golden apples, a water bucket and a few beds.
- 2Destroy the end crystalsShoot the caged crystals off the obsidian pillars first, or climb and hit them; each one heals the dragon if left up.
- 3Dodge and shootBow the dragon while it circles, and sprint-strafe out of its charge and the purple dragon's breath on the ground.
- 4Burst the perchWhen it lands on the central portal, sword it, or place and blow up a bed next to it for huge damage.
- 5Finish and lootRepeat until its 200 HP is gone, grab the egg and the XP, then take the gateway out.
What you need
Bow + a stack of arrows
Totem of undying
Golden apples to heal
Sword for the perchQuick answers
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How do you beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft?
Destroy the healing end crystals on top of the obsidian pillars first, then damage the dragon: bow it while it flies and dodge its charges, and when it perches on the central portal hit it with a sword or set off a bed beside it. Repeat until its 200 health is gone.
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How much health does the Ender Dragon have?
The Ender Dragon has 200 health, which is 100 hearts. The end crystals on the pillars constantly heal it, so you must destroy them first or you will never out-damage the healing.
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How do you destroy the end crystals?
Shoot them with a bow from the ground, since some pillars have iron-bar cages you can break through, or pillar up and hit them by hand. Each crystal explodes, so do not be standing next to it. With every crystal gone the dragon stops healing.
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Can you use beds to kill the Ender Dragon?
Yes. Beds explode when used in the End, so place a bed when the dragon is perched, stand back behind a block, and right-click it for massive burst damage. A few well-timed bed blasts can end the fight fast.
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What gear do you need for the Ender Dragon?
Diamond or netherite armor (Protection, Feather Falling), a Power bow with a big stack of arrows, a decent sword, golden apples, a water bucket for the void edges, an ender pearl or two, and optionally beds for burst damage. A totem of undying is a strong safety net.
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Does it work the same on Bedrock?
Yes, the fight is the same on Java and Bedrock: crystals heal the dragon, beds explode in the End, and the dragon has 200 health. Hitboxes differ slightly but the strategy and gear are identical.