Fastest Way to the End: Build Your Own End Portal
Skip the hunt—craft your gateway straight to the End. You’ll need 12 End Portal Frames and 12 Eyes of Ender to get started.
Step 1: Build the Frame
Stand in one spot. This is key. Place the 12 End Portal Frames in a square loop around you. Staying centered makes sure every Eye of Ender faces inward—vital for activation.
Start with 3 frames for the first side, then keep going to form a perfect square.
Next, turn right and place 3 more End Portal Frames to build the portal’s second side. Make sure the green tabs face inward — that’s key for activating the portal.
Next, turn right once more and place 3 end portal frames to form the portal’s third side. Double-check that the green tabs on each frame face inward toward the portal’s center.
Finally, turn right and slot in the last 3 End Portal Frames to finish building the portal.
The End Portal frames must be placed exactly like shown above — no mistakes, or it won’t activate.
Heads up: Make sure every green tab on the End Portal frames points inward — miss one, and the portal won’t spark to life.
Complete the End Portal with Eyes of Ender
To activate the End Portal, insert 12 Eyes of Ender into each frame block. Stand inside the portal for easy placement — but stay sharp.
With 11 Eyes in place, hold off on the final Eye while you’re inside the frame. Dropping the 12th Eye from the center will trigger the portal instantly, sending you straight into the End dimension before you’re ready.
Step back or hover above the portal, then place the final Eye of Ender to activate it.
Heads up: Every Eye of Ender must point toward the portal’s center to activate the End Portal. No exceptions.
The End Portal is now active — step through to enter the End and face the mighty Ender Dragon. Fast-track your journey and dive straight into the ultimate boss fight.
End Portal in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here’s how the End Portal appears in Minecraft Java Edition on PC or Mac:
End Portal in Minecraft Bedrock
Here’s how the End Portal appears in Minecraft Bedrock Edition:
In Minecraft Bedrock Edition, make sure the white dot on the Eye of Ender points inward, toward the portal’s center. This is the reverse of Minecraft Java Edition, where it faces outward.
