Decoding the Ender Pearl Trade: Which Villagers Hold the Key?
The quest for Ender Pearls in Minecraft is a crucial step towards reaching the End and facing the Ender Dragon. While hunting Endermen remains a classic approach, trading offers a more reliable alternative. The villager profession that specializes in trading Ender Pearls is the Cleric. Specifically, an expert-level Cleric villager is your best bet for acquiring these valuable items. In Bedrock Edition, expert Clerics always offer an Ender Pearl for 5 emeralds. In Java Edition, there’s a 2/3 chance they’ll offer this trade. Let’s delve deeper into the nuances of this trade and other related methods for obtaining Ender Pearls.
Unlocking the Cleric’s Ender Pearl Trade
To consistently acquire Ender Pearls from a Cleric villager, you must invest time in leveling them up. Here’s a breakdown of the process:
- Find a Cleric: Cleric villagers are easily identifiable by their purple robes. They can be found in villages or created by placing a brewing stand near an unemployed villager.
- Leveling Up: Trading with a villager increases their experience and unlocks new trades. Start by trading basic items like rotten flesh or bottles to gain experience. Continue trading with them.
- Reaching Expert Level: A Cleric needs to reach the expert level before potentially offering Ender Pearls. This is the highest level of villager trading.
- The Trade: Once the Cleric reaches the expert level, check their trades. In Bedrock Edition, an Ender Pearl for 5 emeralds is guaranteed. In Java Edition, there’s a 2/3 chance of the trade being available.
- Refreshing Trades: If the Cleric’s trades are not to your liking, and you haven’t locked in their trades by using them, they will eventually refresh their trades.
Other Avenues for Acquiring Ender Pearls
While Cleric villagers are a reliable source, other methods for acquiring Ender Pearls exist:
- Piglins: Bartering with Piglins in the Nether is another efficient way to obtain Ender Pearls. By throwing gold ingots at Piglins, they will provide various items, including Ender Pearls, with a relatively low chance. Bartering with Piglins is considered by some to be the fastest method to amass a large quantity of Ender Pearls.
- Endermen: Of course, the most traditional method is defeating Endermen. These mobs have a chance of dropping Ender Pearls upon death. Endermen are more common in the End dimension but also spawn in the Overworld, particularly in warped forests and deserts.
- Dungeons and Chests: While rare, Ender Pearls can sometimes be found in chests within dungeons or strongholds. Keep an eye out while exploring these structures.
Ender Eyes: The Next Step
Once you have gathered enough Ender Pearls, the next step is crafting Eyes of Ender. These are essential for locating and activating the End Portal.
- Crafting Recipe: Combine an Ender Pearl with Blaze Powder (obtained from Blazes in the Nether) to create an Eye of Ender.
- Using Eyes of Ender: Throw an Eye of Ender, and it will float in the direction of the nearest stronghold. Follow the Eye of Ender until it descends into the ground, indicating the location of the stronghold.
- Activating the End Portal: Within the stronghold, locate the End Portal frame. You will need to insert Eyes of Ender into each of the twelve frame blocks to activate the portal and travel to the End. Some of these blocks will already have an Eye of Ender, but you must supply the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are some frequently asked questions about trading Ender Pearls with villagers and other methods for acquisition:
What is the best way to get Ender Pearls in Minecraft?
The best way depends on your playstyle and resources. Trading with expert-level Cleric villagers is reliable, especially in Bedrock Edition. However, bartering with Piglins can be faster for large quantities. Defeating Endermen is the most challenging but can be a decent supplement.
Can any villager sell Ender Pearls?
No, only Cleric villagers have a chance to sell Ender Pearls, and only after they reach the expert level.
How many emeralds does a Cleric sell Ender Pearls for?
A Cleric villager sells Ender Pearls for 5 emeralds.
What level does a Cleric need to be to sell Ender Pearls?
A Cleric needs to be an expert-level villager to have a chance to sell Ender Pearls.
Do Piglins trade Ender Eyes?
No, Piglins do not directly trade Ender Eyes. They trade Ender Pearls, which are used to craft Ender Eyes. There is only a 4% chance of getting Eyes of Ender from Piglins, but when they are dropped, they are dropped in groups of 4 to 8.
How many Ender Pearls do I need to activate the End Portal?
You need 12 Eyes of Ender to activate the End Portal. Each Eye of Ender requires one Ender Pearl.
Can villagers change their trades?
Villagers who have not been traded with will automatically reset their trades every once in a while. As soon as the player trades with this villager, they will lock in their trades and never be able to switch.
What are the odds of finding an End Portal with all eyes already placed?
The odds of finding an end portal with all 12 eyes of ender already placed is incredibly rare, a one in a trillion chance.
Do Ender Pearls disappear in lava?
No, ender pearl entities (instead of dropped items) are not destroyed by lava and will teleport the player to the bottom of lava pools/lava oceans.
Why do Ender Pearls only stack to 16?
Because you can throw them. Items which can be thrown without using another tool only stack to 16.
Do Piglins attack you if you wear gold-trimmed armor?
When wearing golden-trimmed armor, piglins won’t attack you. It will mark a huge difference in the nether.
Do Piglins get mad if you open Ender Chests?
Yes, Piglins become hostile toward players who open or mine an ender chest.
What are Endermen scared of?
Endermen are weak to all normal types of damage sources, but they have one unique weakness that truly sets them apart from all other mobs: water.
Do Eyes of Ender break when thrown?
The eye has a 20% chance of shattering (80% chance of surviving) per throw.
How do I find a village to start trading with Clerics?
Villages generate naturally in various biomes, including plains, deserts, savannas, taigas, and snowy plains. Explore these biomes to find villages. You can also use the /locate Village command in a world with cheats enabled.
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Mastering the Ender Pearl trade with Cleric villagers and understanding alternative methods empowers players to efficiently prepare for the challenges of the End. Happy crafting!