End City is a tall structure that generates on the outer islands of the End, accessible after defeating the Ender Dragon and using an end gateway. These cities are made of purpur blocks and end stone bricks, and are inhabited by shulkers, which guard the structure and its loot.
End cities may appear as a single tower or a network of branching towers connected by bridges. Rooms vary from empty chambers to parkour areas and loot rooms containing enchanted diamond or iron gear, gold, and ender chests. End rods provide light, and banners decorate the towers.
Some end cities come with an end ship floating beside them. On board are a brewing stand, two loot chests and elytra in an item frame; Survival players cannot get elytra anywhere else. A dragon head is also found at the bow of the ship.
In Java Edition, end cities generate only in midlands and highlands biomes on large outer islands. They are spaced in a grid pattern, meaning players may need to travel far between structures.