Give 16 Eyes of Ender

Get enough ender eyes to locate a stronghold

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Gives 16 eyes of ender, enough to triangulate a stronghold and activate the End portal frames. Throw them to see which way to travel; each has a chance to shatter, so bring extras. Sixteen is a comfortable buffer for one portal.

/give @p ender_eye 16

21 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: yes
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
Throw one and follow it toward the nearest stronghold.

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