

You'll use a few during the trip and then might need to use a few to complete the trip. Bring everything you normally would on a long trip to ensure you can handle anything that's thrown at you. Get some distance while still doing damage with a bow or crossbow. If you make it to the End, chances are you'll be going up against baddies that either don't need to be close to hurt you, or you simply won't want them to be close to you. I personally suggest an iron or diamond sword, but a trident will do as well. You will want to have some kind of close-range melee weapon. These pieces of equipment are surprisingly useful for fending off assaults. Rounding out your plan of defense is a shield. Iron or greater is preferred, but you may run into some trouble and will want to be well-defended. If you're thinking of making the trip, you need to prepare for a long trip.
