How to Respawn the Ender Dragon

How to Respawn the Ender Dragon in Minecraft

You can respawn the Ender Dragon in your world. Killing it again is a great way to get more experience and to open up new End gateways from your island. This guide shows you what you need and how to summon it.

What You Need

• 4 End crystals
• Gear and supplies for a boss fight, such as armor, weapons, arrows, and food
• Access to the End dimension in your world

Tip: The Ender Dragon is a tough fight. Bring plenty of supplies and consider playing with friends.

Step 1: Craft 4 End Crystals

First, you’ll need to craft 4 End crystals, like this:

An End crystal is crafted from 7 glass, 1 Eye of Ender, and 1 Ghast tear. Repeat the recipe until you have 4 crystals.

Step 2: Place the Crystals Around the Portal

Next, travel to the End and place the crystals around the center portal that leads back to the Overworld, like this:

Place one crystal on each side of the portal, so there are four in total.

Step 3: Wait for the Dragon to Respawn

After you place the last crystal, beams fire off from the End crystals. They respawn the End crystals on top of the large obsidian pillars. Once the beams have reached all the obsidian pillars, the Ender Dragon respawns.

What You Get From Defeating It Again

• Experience: The dragon drops experience when it is defeated.
• New End gateways: Each time you defeat the dragon, a new End gateway opens on your island.

Troubleshooting

Problem	What to try
The dragon doesn’t respawn	Check that all 4 crystals are placed, one on each side of the center portal.
The crystals don’t respawn on the pillars	Wait a moment, as the beams take a short time to reach each pillar.
You can’t place a crystal	Make sure you are placing it on a solid block, such as the bedrock around the portal.