How to Make the Ender Dragon Your Pet

Have you ever found yourself wondering if it's possible to tame the fierce and majestic Ender Dragon in Minecraft? While the game doesn't have a traditional pet system like other games, there are certainly ways to interact with this powerful creature and make it more passive towards you. Let's dive into the world of Minecraft and explore if you can indeed make the Ender Dragon your pet.

First, it's important to understand that the Ender Dragon is not a mob that can be tamed in the conventional sense. It's a boss mob that resides in the End dimension and protecting the exit portal. It's aggressive towards all players and aims to destroy anything in its path. However, with the right strategies and a bit of creativity, you can 'tame' the Ender Dragon by making it passive and even friendly towards you.

The Anvil Method

One of the most popular methods to make the Ender Dragon passive is by using an anvil. This method doesn't actually tame the dragon, but it does make it less likely to attack you. Here's how you can do it:

First, you'll need an anvil. If you haven't already, you can build one using 4 iron or gold blocks. Then, throw the anvil at the Ender Dragon. This will cause the dragon to pick up the anvil and hold it, making it temporarily oblivious to your presence. This gives you a brief window to sneak past the dragon and explore the End without having to fight it.

Using the Ender Dragon as a Mount

While the Ender Dragon can't be tamed like a horse or a'œ parrot, you can still use it as a makeshift mount. Here's how:

After the Ender Dragon has picked up the anvil, sneak up behind it and jump onto its back. Be careful not to fall off, as the dragon will still attack you if you're not on its back. Once you're on its back, you can use this newfound height to explore the End or even attack other mobs. Keep in mind that the dragon will still fly around and may drop you off, so be prepared to dismount quickly if needed.

Feeding the Ender Dragon

Another way to interact with the Ender Dragon is by feeding it. However, unlike other mobs in Minecraft, the Ender Dragon doesn't eat food. Instead, it eats experience orbs. When you throw experience orbs at the dragon, it will consume them and become less likely to attack you. This is another great way to make the dragon passive and safer to interact with.

To obtain experience orbs, you can kill other mobs in the End, break ender chests, or use the '/experience' command (if you're playing in creative mode or have operator privileges). Once you have some experience orbs, simply throw them at the Ender Dragon to feed it.

Fully 'Taming' the Ender Dragon

While the methods above can make the Ender Dragon passive and safer to interact with, they don't actually tame the dragon in the traditional sense. However, there is a mod that allows you to fully tame the Ender Dragon and use it as a mount. This mod is called 'Engrazing,' and it adds a new mechanic that allows you to tame the Ender Dragon using 'dragon bones' and 'dragon apples.'

To use this mod, you'll first need to defeat the Ender Dragon and collect its dragon bones. Then, you'll need to find or create dragon apples by growing netherwart in the End and using it to breed Endermen. Once you have both items, you can use them to tame the Ender Dragon and make it your loyal mount.

Using the Ender Dragon as a Mount in 'Engrazing' Mod

Once you've tamed the Ender Dragon using the 'Engrazing' mod, you can use it as a mount just like you would a horse. To mount the dragon, simply right-click on it with a saddle in your hand. Then, you can use a carrot on a stick to control the dragon and fly around the End or even back to the overworld.

Remember, the 'Engrazing' mod is not a vanilla Minecraft feature, so you'll need to have it installed in your Minecraft client to use it. You can find this mod on the CurseForge website.

So, while you can't tame the Ender Dragon in the traditional sense, there are certainly ways to make it more passive and even interactive in Minecraft. Whether you're using an anvil to control the dragon's attention, feeding it experience orbs, or even fully taming it with a mod, the Ender Dragon can be a fascinating and rewarding challenge to tackle. Happy exploring, and remember to always be careful when dealing with this powerful boss mob!