Minecraft

The Ender Dragon

The Ender Dragon is the final boss from the video game Minecraft, released in 2014 as a 634-piece LEGO® set. The model translates the game's blocky building style directly into a dragon-shaped structure. At 88 unique parts, it counts among the more simply built sets of its size, and four minifigures come with it.

Set number
21117
Year
2014
Pieces
634
Minifigures
4
Different parts
88
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 88

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (8)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Minifigures 4

Description

A dragon built from blocks

The Ender Dragon carries Minecraft's angular, block-based look straight into a physical model: the head, wings and body are all made from clearly cube-like segments rather than smooth, organic shapes. At 634 pieces, this is a sizeable build, while the comparatively low count of 88 unique parts shows how heavily the design leans on repeated standard bricks, in keeping with the block-based principle that defines Minecraft itself. The wings are also made from several movable block segments, adding extra dynamism to the finished model.

Black and purple, straight from the game

Black forms the dragon's main colour, joined by light bluish grey and tan for structural elements, plus dark purple, which echoes the distinctive colouring of the game's End dimension. That colour choice makes the dragon instantly recognisable as a Minecraft build, without needing any extra labelling. The parts list on this page shows which purple elements are included, a colour that turns up far less often in other LEGO® sets.

Four figures from the Minecraft world

Four minifigures come with the set, bringing characters from Minecraft's endgame area straight to the shelf. That means the dragon works as more than a large display piece: it can also be worked into scenes built around the game's final battle. For fans of the game, the direct translation of a well-known boss into brick form is part of the appeal, something that doesn't happen often in this form.

Size and where it fits

At 634 pieces, the Ender Dragon ranks among the larger Minecraft sets of its release year, while the low number of unique parts keeps the build relatively approachable. That makes it a solid choice for fans after a large, visually striking model without having to work through a huge range of different pieces. The full parts list on this page is useful for looking up individual elements. Owners of other Minecraft sets will find the Ender Dragon combines well with existing models.

FAQ

How many pieces does The Ender Dragon 21117 have?
The set contains 634 pieces, including 88 unique parts.
How many minifigures are included?
Four minifigures from the Minecraft world come with the set.
When was this set released?
The Ender Dragon 21117 came out in 2014 as part of LEGO® Minecraft.

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