{"id":229549,"date":"2026-04-05T03:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=229549"},"modified":"2026-04-05T03:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:40:51","slug":"can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you put two ender chests together?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#Can_You_Put_Two_Ender_Chests_Together\" title=\"Can You Put Two Ender Chests Together?\">Can You Put Two Ender Chests Together?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#Understanding_Ender_Chests\" title=\"Understanding Ender Chests\">Understanding Ender Chests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#1_What_Happens_If_You_Put_an_Ender_Chest_Inside_Another_Ender_Chest\" title=\"1. What Happens If You Put an Ender Chest Inside Another Ender Chest?\">1. What Happens If You Put an Ender Chest Inside Another Ender Chest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#2_Can_Multiple_Ender_Chests_Be_Used\" title=\"2. Can Multiple Ender Chests Be Used?\">2. Can Multiple Ender Chests Be Used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#3_How_Do_You_Access_Another_Players_Ender_Chest\" title=\"3. How Do You Access Another Player&#8217;s Ender Chest?\">3. How Do You Access Another Player&#8217;s Ender Chest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#4_Can_Other_Players_Break_My_Ender_Chest\" title=\"4. Can Other Players Break My Ender Chest?\">4. Can Other Players Break My Ender Chest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#5_How_Do_Ender_Chests_Work_in_Minecraft_1171\" title=\"5. How Do Ender Chests Work in Minecraft 1.17.1?\">5. How Do Ender Chests Work in Minecraft 1.17.1?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#6_Can_You_See_Other_Peoples_Ender_Chests_in_Bedrock\" title=\"6. Can You See Other People&#8217;s Ender Chests in Bedrock?\">6. Can You See Other People&#8217;s Ender Chests in Bedrock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#7_Can_You_Steal_From_an_Ender_Chest\" title=\"7. Can You Steal From an Ender Chest?\">7. Can You Steal From an Ender Chest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#8_Can_You_Only_Break_an_Ender_Chest_With_Silk_Touch\" title=\"8. Can You Only Break an Ender Chest With Silk Touch?\">8. Can You Only Break an Ender Chest With Silk Touch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#9_Are_Shulker_Boxes_Better_Than_Ender_Chests\" title=\"9. Are Shulker Boxes Better Than Ender Chests?\">9. Are Shulker Boxes Better Than Ender Chests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#10_Do_You_Need_Two_Ender_Chests\" title=\"10. Do You Need Two Ender Chests?\">10. Do You Need Two Ender Chests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#11_What_Should_You_Keep_in_Your_Ender_Chest\" title=\"11. What Should You Keep in Your Ender Chest?\">11. What Should You Keep in Your Ender Chest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#12_Can_a_Silk_Touch_Axe_Break_an_Ender_Chest\" title=\"12. Can a Silk Touch Axe Break an Ender Chest?\">12. Can a Silk Touch Axe Break an Ender Chest?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#13_Why_Are_Ender_Chests_So_Good\" title=\"13. Why Are Ender Chests So Good?\">13. Why Are Ender Chests So Good?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#14_Can_Hoppers_Pull_From_Ender_Chests\" title=\"14. Can Hoppers Pull From Ender Chests?\">14. Can Hoppers Pull From Ender Chests?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/#15_Can_You_Break_an_Ender_Chest_With_a_Netherite_Pickaxe\" title=\"15. Can You Break an Ender Chest With a Netherite Pickaxe?\">15. Can You Break an Ender Chest With a Netherite Pickaxe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Put_Two_Ender_Chests_Together\"><\/span>Can You Put Two Ender Chests Together?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, you <strong>can put two ender chests together<\/strong>, but they will not combine into a <strong>double chest<\/strong>, and each will retain its 27 <strong>slots for storage<\/strong>. This feature allows players to have multiple <strong>ender chests<\/strong> without worrying about them merging into a single entity, providing flexibility in storage and organization.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Ender_Chests\"><\/span>Understanding Ender Chests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ender chests are unique <strong>storage containers<\/strong> in <strong>Minecraft<\/strong> that offer players a way to access their items from any <strong>dimension<\/strong>, as long as they have an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> with them. This makes <strong>ender chests<\/strong> incredibly useful for players who need to travel across different worlds or dimensions, as they can access their stored items from any <strong>ender chest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_Happens_If_You_Put_an_Ender_Chest_Inside_Another_Ender_Chest\"><\/span>1. What Happens If You Put an Ender Chest Inside Another Ender Chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Putting an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> inside another <strong>ender chest<\/strong> increases the <strong>storage capacity<\/strong>, but it is capped at 27 <strong>extra spaces<\/strong>, equivalent to a <strong>double chest<\/strong>. This feature allows for creative <strong>storage solutions<\/strong> but is limited to prevent overpowered <strong>storage capabilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_Multiple_Ender_Chests_Be_Used\"><\/span>2. Can Multiple Ender Chests Be Used?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, multiple <strong>ender chests<\/strong> can be used, and each player can have their own set of <strong>ender chests<\/strong>. When using multiple <strong>ender chests<\/strong>, it&#8217;s essential to remember that each <strong>ender chest<\/strong> is connected, allowing players to access their items from any <strong>ender chest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_Do_You_Access_Another_Players_Ender_Chest\"><\/span>3. How Do You Access Another Player&#8217;s Ender Chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To access another player&#8217;s <strong>ender chest<\/strong>, you can use the <strong>command \/enderchestviewer <player name><\/strong>. This command allows you to view and edit the contents of another player&#8217;s <strong>ender chest<\/strong>, providing a way to share items or manage <strong>storage<\/strong> collaboratively.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_Other_Players_Break_My_Ender_Chest\"><\/span>4. Can Other Players Break My Ender Chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Other players can break your <strong>ender chest<\/strong>, but they will only receive the <strong>obsidian<\/strong> used to make the <strong>ender chest<\/strong>, and not the items stored inside. This ensures that players&#8217; <strong>stored items<\/strong> are safe and secure, even if their <strong>ender chest<\/strong> is broken.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_Do_Ender_Chests_Work_in_Minecraft_1171\"><\/span>5. How Do Ender Chests Work in Minecraft 1.17.1?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>Minecraft 1.17.1<\/strong>, <strong>ender chests<\/strong> work similarly to previous versions, providing players with a way to access their items from any <strong>dimension<\/strong>. The <strong>ender chest&#8217;s inventory<\/strong> is separate for each player, and items stored in an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> cannot be seen or taken by other players.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_You_See_Other_Peoples_Ender_Chests_in_Bedrock\"><\/span>6. Can You See Other People&#8217;s Ender Chests in Bedrock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong>, you can use the <strong>command \/enderchest<\/strong> to view and edit the contents of other players&#8217; <strong>ender chests<\/strong>. This feature allows for collaborative <strong>storage management<\/strong> and item sharing.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_You_Steal_From_an_Ender_Chest\"><\/span>7. Can You Steal From an Ender Chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, items in <strong>ender chests<\/strong> cannot be taken out by other players besides the owner. If a player opens an <strong>ender chest<\/strong>, they will only see the items they have stored in their own <strong>ender chest<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Can_You_Only_Break_an_Ender_Chest_With_Silk_Touch\"><\/span>8. Can You Only Break an Ender Chest With Silk Touch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To break an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> without destroying it, you need a <strong>pickaxe with the Silk Touch enchantment<\/strong>. If you break an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> without <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong>, it will drop <strong>8 obsidian blocks<\/strong>, minus the <strong>Eye of Ender<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Are_Shulker_Boxes_Better_Than_Ender_Chests\"><\/span>9. Are Shulker Boxes Better Than Ender Chests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Shulker boxes<\/strong> and <strong>ender chests<\/strong> serve different purposes. <strong>Shulker boxes<\/strong> are like portable <strong>storage containers<\/strong> that can be carried in your inventory, while <strong>ender chests<\/strong> provide access to your items from any <strong>dimension<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Do_You_Need_Two_Ender_Chests\"><\/span>10. Do You Need Two Ender Chests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you don&#8217;t need two <strong>ender chests<\/strong>, but having multiple <strong>ender chests<\/strong> can be useful for organizing your <strong>storage<\/strong> and accessing your items from different locations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_What_Should_You_Keep_in_Your_Ender_Chest\"><\/span>11. What Should You Keep in Your Ender Chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s recommended to store essential items like <strong>flight boxes<\/strong>, <strong>backup gear<\/strong>, <strong>emergency tools<\/strong>, and <strong>seeds<\/strong> in your <strong>ender chest<\/strong>, as these items can be useful in various situations.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Can_a_Silk_Touch_Axe_Break_an_Ender_Chest\"><\/span>12. Can a Silk Touch Axe Break an Ender Chest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, only a <strong>pickaxe with Silk Touch<\/strong> can break an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> without destroying it. Using any other tool, including a <strong>Silk Touch axe<\/strong>, will not allow you to break the <strong>ender chest<\/strong> intact.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Why_Are_Ender_Chests_So_Good\"><\/span>13. Why Are Ender Chests So Good?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ender chests<\/strong> are valuable because they provide a way to access your items from any <strong>dimension<\/strong>, and their <strong>inventory<\/strong> is separate for each player, ensuring that your <strong>stored items<\/strong> are safe and secure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Can_Hoppers_Pull_From_Ender_Chests\"><\/span>14. Can Hoppers Pull From Ender Chests?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, <strong>hoppers<\/strong> can pull items from <strong>ender chests<\/strong> using a mod like <strong>Ender Hopper<\/strong>, which adds a new block that allows <strong>hoppers<\/strong> to interact with <strong>ender chests<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_You_Break_an_Ender_Chest_With_a_Netherite_Pickaxe\"><\/span>15. Can You Break an Ender Chest With a Netherite Pickaxe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you can break an <strong>ender chest<\/strong> with a <strong>Netherite pickaxe<\/strong>, but it will not retain the <strong>ender chest&#8217;s<\/strong> integrity unless it has the <strong>Silk Touch enchantment<\/strong>. Without <strong>Silk Touch<\/strong>, the <strong>ender chest<\/strong> will drop <strong>8 obsidian blocks<\/strong>, minus the <strong>Eye of Ender<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can You Put Two Ender Chests Together? Yes, you can put two ender chests together, but they will not combine into a double chest, and each will retain its 27 slots for storage. This feature allows players to have multiple ender chests without worrying about them merging into a single entity, providing flexibility in storage &#8230; <a title=\"Can you put two ender chests together?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-put-two-ender-chests-together\/\" aria-label=\"More on Can you put two ender chests together?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-229549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/229549\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=229549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=229549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}