Locating and Breaching the Stronghold

Normal speedruns require extensive travel and dozens of Eyes of Ender to locate an End Portal. On this map, the stronghold is placed right in the vicinity of the spawn area, cutting out the search phase entirely.

Entering the Stronghold

1. Gear up in the village using items from the two blacksmith chests.

2. Head into the underground caverns or search near the village perimeter for stone brick walls intersecting the cave terrain.

3. Enter the corridors and navigate the structure. Keep an ear out for silverfish noises or look for iron doors, staircases, and library rooms to orient yourself toward the portal room.

Activating the Portal

1. Once you locate the portal room, immediately break or light up the silverfish spawner located in the center of the stairs to prevent swarming.

2. Fill in or cover the pool of lava beneath the portal frame using spare cobblestone or dirt to eliminate falling hazards.

3. Insert your Eyes of Ender into the empty portal frame sockets to open the gateway to the End.