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The End Advancement - Minecraft
Or the beginning? - a task advancement in the End tab. This advancement page includes real crafting data, contextual links, and related Minecraft references, with version-aware coverage mapped across the last 11 major updates (1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17, 1.16, 1.15, 1.14, 1.13, 1.12, 1.11).
The End — advancement details
The End is on the End tab of the advancements screen. It is a task frame and is a root advancement.
Advancements this unlocks
Practical Guide
The End is part of the End advancement tab in Minecraft 1.21.4. Or the beginning? This page covers its real unlock trigger and what it unlocks next.
Practical Steps
- "The End" is the entry point for the End tab - just meet the criteria below and it unlocks automatically, no prerequisites needed.
- Aim to satisfy: Or the beginning?
- The real unlock trigger is: Changed dimension.
- Completing "The End" unlocks 1 follow-up advancement: Free the End.
Pro Tips
- Advancements often chain together - completing related ones nearby unlocks the next tier automatically.
- Some advancements require rare drops or specific mob interactions; farming setups can make repeat attempts much faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tab is "The End" in?
"The End" belongs to the End advancement tab.
Is this a root advancement?
Yes, "The End" is the entry point for the End advancement tab.
Is "The End" a Task, Goal, or Challenge advancement?
"The End" is a Task-tier advancement, shown with the standard square task frame in-game.
What exactly triggers "The End"?
The real game data lists trigger: Changed dimension.
What does "The End" unlock next?
Completing "The End" makes 1 more advancement available: Free the End.