Act V: Seal of Ages
The Wither, the Elder Guardian, the Warden and the Ender Dragon.
"Four things in this world are older than the Concord. They did not swear to it. They just agreed not to hurt it." Tamsin Quill
The chapter is four pillars, one per ancient. Climb them in any order; the finale caps the top.
Recommended: Attack 15 to 20 and Defense 15 to 20, plus healing, and a full beacon for the Wither.
| Ancient | Steps | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| The Wither | Find a Nether fortress, then hold 3 wither skeleton skulls and 4 soul sand, then summon it | 6 gold, 10 levels, +1 Attack, a Nether Star |
| The Elder Guardian | Find an ocean monument | 5 gold, 9 levels, +1 Defense, 2 nautilus shells, 4 sponges |
| The Warden | Find an Ancient City | 8 gold, 12 levels, +1 Defense, +1 Agility, 4 echo shards |
| The Ender Dragon | Follow an Eye of Ender to the stronghold, then enter the End | 10 gold, 15 levels, +1 Attack, +1 Magic, 4 shulker shells |
Follow-ups: Crown of Light (build a beacon, then a full one) pays 3 gold and 4 levels after the Wither. Claim the Egg pays 3 gold and 4 levels after the Dragon.
Boss briefings
- The Wither: keep moving and keep healing. Build it in an open cavern.
- The Elder Guardian: it inflicts mining fatigue, and milk cures it. A turtle helmet helps.
- The Warden: it hunts by vibration. Sneak, use pearls to reposition, and carry a totem.
- The Ender Dragon: shoot the crystals down first, then fight it when it dives.
Optional goals
| Quest | You do | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Ambitions | Find an End City and take the elytra | 4 gold, 6 levels |
| A Bottle of Storms | Brew a potion, hold 8 blaze powder | 2 gold, 3 levels |
| Sneak Like a Ghost | Sneak past a sculk sensor | 2 gold, +1 Agility |
The finale: Seal of Ages, Broken
Reward: 1 crystal coin, 12 gold, 15 XP levels, +2 Magic, +1 Attack, a Heart Container, 3 enchanted golden apples, the full Hylian Hero armor set and a Hylian Shield. You read Isolde's third letter.
"Every Seal I held was a lock. I am the key you have not found."