Description

The end gateway is a special portal like block that appears after you defeat the ender dragon. It forms a small purple ring that teleports players and some items to the outer islands of the End dimension. The gateway gives players a safe and quick way to travel to the remote islands where end ships and other rare structures may be found. It is not a regular portal that you can build at will it appears naturally in the world when certain conditions are met and it acts as a permanent teleport for that world. The block creates a distinctive particle effect and a glowing purple field that is fun to look at and useful to use when you are ready to explore farther away from the central end island. Because it is rare and tied to major game events the gateway becomes part of the story of your world. Players who wish to travel through the gateway should be ready for the challenges on the outer islands and should plan their gear accordingly. The gateway is also a neat landmark that players mark on maps and in bases as part of their end game exploration strategy. It is a block that supports travel and discovery more than it supports building and crafting which is why it feels special and a little mysterious when you first encounter it.

What is End Gateway?

The end gateway is a generated portal like structure that teleports players and items to the outer islands of the End dimension. It appears after the ender dragon is defeated and it provides a way to reach remote end locations without difficult long distance travel. The gateway acts as a one way or two way travel point depending on how you approach it and it is part of the end endgame content that expands exploration beyond the main island.

Where to find End Gateway

End gateways appear in the End dimension near the central exit portal after the ender dragon is defeated. They may also appear when the dragon is respawned and defeated again. Each gateway connects the main island to different areas of the outer islands which is where structures like end ships and chorus plant fields may be located. The gateways are not found in the Overworld or in other dimensions they are specific to the End and to the events around the ender dragon fight.

How to get End Gateway

You do not build an end gateway it spawns naturally when the ender dragon is defeated. To use it simply enter the glowing ring and you will be teleported to an outer island location. If you need to move between gateways you may need to travel on foot or by building bridges in the outer islands because the teleport points connect different areas rather than creating a full network. For players who want to set up repeatable travel routes you can combine gateways with ender pearls and boats and you can create markers to help find the return path.

Release Information

First introduced: Appeared with end related features in updates

Give Command

give @p minecraft:end_gateway 1
Copy this command to get End Gateway in your Minecraft world

How to use End Gateway

Use the end gateway to travel quickly to the outer islands of the End dimension. Approach the ring and step into the purple field to be teleported. Be prepared for the terrain on the outer islands which often includes exposed drops and enemy mobs and bring blocks and good equipment before you teleport. Gateways are one of the best ways to get to end ships where rare loot and dragon related trophies are kept, and they are also useful for reaching chorus plant areas and new exploration sectors. Mark the exit point you arrive at so you can find your way back to the gateway or build bridges and pathways around the new island.

Recipes for End Gateway

This item cannot be crafted.