To make a shulker box in Minecraft you need to combine two shulker shells and one chest in a crafting table. It is one of the most useful blocks in the game because it allows you to store items and keeps them inside even after it is broken creating a portable storage system. In this guide we will go through all the steps that will help you get shulker shells and craft your own shulker box which will make inventory management much easier.
Steps to Make a Shulker Box in Minecraft
The first step you need to take is to go to the End.
Go to the End
To get to the End you first need to find a stronghold using Eyes of Ender which will lead you to its location. Once you find it you need to locate the portal and activate it by filling all the slots with Eyes of Ender. After activating it just jump inside. Prepare well because you will face the Ender Dragon and only after defeating it will you be able to safely explore End Cities.
Find an End City
Once you defeat the Ender Dragon use an End Gateway to reach the outer End islands. End Cities usually generate in the End Highlands or End Midlands so that is where you should look. You can easily spot an End City thanks to its tall purple purpur structures and the End Ship often found nearby. To make exploration easier you can travel between islands using an elytra.
Find and Defeat a Shulker
To get shulker shells you need to find and defeat a shulker which can be found in structures such as End Ships. Shulkers look like purple boxes attached to blocks and they shoot projectiles so be careful during the fight and try to avoid getting hit. It is best to fight from a distance or eliminate them quickly before they can fire multiple shots. After defeating a shulker there is a chance it will drop a shulker shell and since you need two it is worth defeating several of them.
Collect Shulker Shells
The final step before crafting is collecting shulker shells which drop after defeating shulkers. There is a chance they will drop zero or one shulker shell so it is worth defeating several of them to gather the required amount.
Craft a Shulker Box
To craft a shulker box, open a crafting table and place one chest in the center slot. Then add two shulker shells, one above it and one below it. After placing the items correctly, you will get a shulker box.
FAQ
How Do Shulker Boxes Work in Minecraft?
Shulker boxes in Minecraft work as portable chests. You can place them, open them, and store items inside. The most important thing is that they keep all their contents even after being broken. This allows you to pick them up and carry them with items still inside. It is one of the best ways to manage your inventory because each slot can hold a shulker box filled with additional items, giving you nearly unlimited storage possibilities.
How to Dye a Shulker Box in Minecraft?
To change the color of a shulker box in Minecraft you just need to combine it with any dye in a crafting table.
Can You Put a Shulker Box in a Shulker Box in Minecraft?
No you cannot put a shulker box inside another shulker box. The game prevents this to avoid creating infinite storage in a single slot.
How Many Slots Are in a Shulker Box in Minecraft?
A shulker box has 27 slots which is the same as a regular chest.
