Locate the nearest Strongholds, compare distance and direction, and plan the final route to an End Portal.
| Location | Coords (X, Z) | Distance | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Stronghold Finder found nearby. | |||
Strongholds are underground stone brick complexes containing Libraries, Silverfish spawners, and the End Portal frame needed to reach The End dimension.
Throwing Eyes of Ender points directly toward the nearest Stronghold. Triangulating two eye throw angles reveals exact X/Z coordinates.
Each End Portal frame block has a 10% chance to generate filled with an Eye of Ender. 12-eye natural portal spawns occur in 1 out of 1 trillion seeds!
Stronghold Libraries contain two stories of bookshelves and chests holding Mending, Unbreaking III, and Silk Touch enchanted books.
How many Strongholds generate in a Minecraft world?
In Java Edition, 128 Strongholds generate per world in concentric rings up to 24,000 blocks from spawn. Bedrock Edition generates unlimited strongholds.
How many Eyes of Ender are required to activate the End Portal?
You need up to 12 Eyes of Ender, depending on how many portal frame blocks naturally generated pre-filled.
Why do Eyes of Ender shatter when thrown?
Eyes of Ender have a 20% chance to shatter on every throw. Carry at least 15 to 20 Eyes of Ender when locating a Stronghold.
Are Strongholds under villages in Bedrock Edition?
In Bedrock Edition, Strongholds frequently generate directly underneath village meeting points or wells.