How to Beat the Ender Dragon in Minecraft

The reliable route

Destroy every End crystal first so the dragon cannot heal, avoid lingering purple breath, shoot while it flies, and use melee attacks only during safe perches.

Java and Bedrock note

World generation and some interaction details can vary by edition and version. This guide avoids seed-specific coordinates and tells you which visible result confirms each step.

Sources and verification

The progression is supported by Mojang's official material or a maintained Minecraft Wiki mechanics page listed above.

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