Ender chestsallow players to access a safe vault capable of storing items and could be accessed by any other Ender chest. When they were first added inMinecraft, Ender chests could store 27 items and saw limited use over storing valuable items. After the introduction of Shulker boxes, Ender chests were able to store far more items than what was previously possible. With so much storage, players often run out of ideas on what to prioritize and store in Ender chests.
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There are manyessential itemsplayers will find handy that aid in long adventures when far from home.Crafting several Shulker boxesand dedicating categories of items will make storage more intuitive. Color coding Shulker boxes will make navigating Ender chests faster. These are thebest items to store in Ender chests.
6Seeds & Crops
Carrying all the seeds inMinecraftwill allow players to have every crop no matter where they go. There are around 20 crops that can grow and provide use to the player. Having at least one of each kind will ensure players have an easier time crafting potions or making food.several potion recipesutilize crops such as sugar or nether wart.
Melons and mushrooms are also vital in potion making and are convenient to have on hand. Other essential crops such as bamboo, cocoa beans, cactus, sweet and glow berries, and kelp will help players have resources for specific crafting recipes. Carrying all sapling varieties is also a great idea to ensure players have access to every wood type in the game. Dying the Shulker box green matches the earthy category of the box.
5Adventure Kit
Exploring inMinecraftis a lot of funbut can be a nuisance when players are ill-prepared. Dedicating a Shulker box to essential items that aid in exploration will make things flow smoother when adventuring. Whether deep in a cave or stranded in a desert, these items will help in any situation.
Carrying lots of torches for claiming areas and exploring underground. Having thebest food itemsis essential if players are planning to engage in lots of combat, and carrying a few golden apples will help gamers out of a hairy situation. Having at least one bed is mandatory to keep Phantoms from becoming a frequent nuisance. Using a light blue color is fitting for the endless possibilities of an adventure box.
4Tool Box
Carrying every tool inMinecraftwill take up too much inventory space and will not always be used. Using a Shulker box to store every tool and crafting block inMinecraftwill save players plenty of time and effort. Certain tools such as shears, buckets, fishing rods, compasses, clocks, spyglass, leads, and brushes tend to be forgotten.
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Fill up the rest of the toolbox with job site blocks such as a brewing stand, loom, stonecutter, cartography table, grindstone, and composter. A grindstone is handy for converting low-tier enchanted items into XP and is among thebest ways to get XP. Having more ways to get XP will help repair mending items such as tools or an elytra. Adding a silk touch pickaxe to the toolbox will allow players to obtain rare blocks such as a bee hive or sea lanterns and an ender chest. A gray color works best for a Shulker toolbox.
3Emergency Zombie Villager
Finding a zombie villager is a rare find and can induce a hectic spree of attempting to cure it. Keeping a stash of splash potions of weakness and golden apples will makecuring zombie villagersa walk in the park. Curing two zombie villagers will allow gamers to create a village breeder.
Adding beds and building blocks to the Shulker box will give the box more utility and help to establish a village faster. Using a brown-colored box will fit with the iconic brown clothing of villagers.
2Backup Gear
Having a backup gear set is the most important step when gamers reach the late game inMinecraft.One unfortunate accident will set players back many hours. Having backuparmor with the best enchantmentswill ensure that players do not suffer a drastic loss if they lose all their items when exploring.
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Witharmor trimmings, playerscan use their “backup” armor as an alternative set of armor with different colors and patterns. Having a second set of tools and weapons will go a long way for a rainy day. Using a black color with this box will match the theme if the player has Netherite tier tools and armor.
1Flight Box
Aerial navigation is the fastest way to explore but requires a lot of preparation. First, players need to find an elytra thenget lots of gunpowder. Filling a Shulker box with several stacks of fireworks will provide players with ample fuel for flight.
Agood villager tradeprovides players with bottles o' enchanting and allows players to repair their elytras on the fly if they have the mending enchantment. Having two stacks of bottles o' enchanting will get an elytra around ~85% repaired. Getting a backup elytra to swap out is another option if players do not have an abundance of emeralds for trading. Since flying with an elytra can be risky, having backup totems of undying will save players from unfortunate deaths. Using a white Shulker is perfect for a flight box as it will match the color of the clouds.
Minecraftwas released on June 11, 2025, and is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, and many other platforms.
