Hero’s Journey Data Pack (1.21.8, 1.21.4) – Minecraft End Portal Adventure Overhaul

The Hero’s Journey Data Pack (1.21.8, 1.21.4) completely reimagines the path to accessing the End dimension in Minecraft by replacing the standard Eye of Ender mechanic with a thrilling questline across the Overworld and beyond. To unlock the End Portal, players must collect 15 unique eyes, each tied to specific biomes, mobs, structures, or mechanics turning the journey into a true hero’s trial. This pack is perfect for adventurous players, survival worlds, or custom server quests seeking deeper engagement and late-game rewards.

With challenging drop conditions, crafting recipes, and hidden mechanics, Hero’s Journey delivers an immersive, RPG-like progression system that rewards exploration, combat, and discovery.

Features:

15 Unique Eyes Required to Open the End Portal:
Each one must be obtained through a distinct mechanic ranging from archaeology and raids to fishing and enchanting.

Amber Eye:
• 10% drop chance when breaking a Creaking Heart block at night, if a nearby Creaking dies.
• Silk Touch tools will not trigger this drop.
Aquatic Eye:
• 3% drop chance when fishing any fish.
• Luck of the Sea enchantments may actually reduce your odds.
Archaic Eye:
• 5% chance from brushing suspicious blocks—compatible with archaeology content and other data packs.
Beastmaster’s Eye:
• Craftable using animal-based items:
- Armadillo Scute
- Rabbit Hide
- Turtle Scute
- Goat Horn
  • Recipe is unlocked after acquiring your first Eye of Ender.
Bound Eye:
• 10% drop chance from Evokers, including those from raids and Woodland Mansions.
Curious Eye:
• 5% chance to spawn in Pillager Outpost chests.
Elder Eye:
• 30% chance drop from Elder Guardians.
Eldritch Eye:
• 10% chance from Ancient City chests.
Entombed Eye:
• 20% chance from Desert Pyramid chests.
Forged Eye:
• Tradable with Master-level Armorsmiths.
• Requires a Blast Furnace to level up the villager.
Golden Eye:
• 50% chance to appear in Jungle Pyramid chests.
Ominous Eye:
• 5% drop chance from Ominous Vaults.
Opulent Eye:
• 30% chance to appear in Buried Treasure chests.
Queen’s Eye:
• 2% drop when shearing a Beehive for honeycomb.
Spellbound Eye:
• 3% chance drop when performing a third-tier enchantment (the one costing 3 XP levels).
Withered Eye:
• 80% guaranteed drop when defeating the Wither boss.