Description

The dragon egg is a rare and special block that appears when the final boss of the game is defeated. After you beat the ender dragon the egg spawns on top of the exit portal and it acts more like a trophy or a curiosity than a useful building block. Many players see the egg as a symbol of accomplishment because it only appears after a difficult challenge. The surface of the egg has a dark glossy look with subtle textures that make it stand out on top of the portal frame. Picking up the dragon egg is not as straightforward as picking up other blocks because if you try to break it the egg will teleport away a short distance. This behaviour makes the egg feel mysterious and magical which adds to its value as a trophy. Experienced players have developed reliable methods to collect the egg safely so they can bring it back to their base and put it on display. Some players like to make elaborate display rooms and red stone free showcases where the egg is the centre piece of a larger collection. Because the egg is unique and rare players treat it as a decoration and a conversation piece rather than a material for mass building. It is also used sometimes in maps and server based competitions as a prize or a marker of victory. Overall the dragon egg is a special one of a kind block that rewards players for completion of the biggest challenge in the game and gives them a neat item to show for their efforts.

What is Dragon Egg?

The dragon egg is a single unique block that appears after the ender dragon is defeated. It acts as a trophy and it will not drop as a normal item when broken. Instead it teleports a short distance when struck which makes it tricky to collect without using a known technique. Players treat it as a rare decorative object and often display it in a special room or on a pedestal. It is not used in crafting or in commonly repeated tasks so its main value is as a symbol of achievement and a rare collectible in the game.

Where to find Dragon Egg

You only find the dragon egg in the End dimension. It spawns automatically on top of the exit portal that appears after the ender dragon is defeated. The egg does not occur anywhere else in the world or in chests. Because it is tied to the ender dragon fight you can only obtain the egg when that boss has been defeated in that particular world. If the egg teleports away after an attempt to break it you can follow it in the same End area to collect it using the correct method. The unique spawning location and the link to a major boss make the egg a very special object that players often seek out to show their accomplishment.

How to get Dragon Egg

To get the dragon egg you have to first defeat the ender dragon which causes the egg to appear on the exit portal. If you try to break the egg directly it will teleport away and it will not drop as a pickup. A reliable method is to place a torch under where the egg lands and then activate the block above the torch in a way that causes the egg to drop as an item. One common approach is to push the egg with a piston so that it falls onto a torch and then breaks into an item that you can pick up. Another simple method is to use a falling block such as gravel or sand to remove the support under the egg so that it falls onto a torch and becomes collectible. Whatever method you use you must take care to avoid letting the egg teleport into an unreachable location and make sure you have a clear route to pick it up when it becomes an item.

Release Information

First introduced: Present in the ender related content since early official releases

Give Command

give @p minecraft:dragon_egg 1
Copy this command to get Dragon Egg in your Minecraft world

How to use Dragon Egg

The dragon egg is mainly used for display and for symbolic purposes. Once you have collected it you can place it in your base to show that you defeated the ender dragon. Players make ornate pedestals trophy rooms and displays to highlight the egg among other rare items. It is not part of common crafting recipes and it does not have special functional uses in most game play. On servers and in adventure maps the egg can be used as a prize or a sign that a particular challenge was completed. Some players like to use it in small decoration builds as a centre piece or as a mysterious object with a story attached to it. Its rarity and the effort required to obtain it give the egg a special value that is mostly sentimental and decorative.

Recipes for Dragon Egg

This item cannot be crafted.