diff --git a/worlds/minecraft/Rules.py b/worlds/minecraft/Rules.py
index 41765202..d097f169 100644
--- a/worlds/minecraft/Rules.py
+++ b/worlds/minecraft/Rules.py
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ def set_rules(world: MultiWorld, player: int):
     set_rule(world.get_location("Very Very Frightening", player), lambda state: state.has("Channeling Book", player) and state.can_use_anvil(player) and state.can_enchant(player) and \
         ((world.get_region('Village', player).entrances[0].parent_region.name != 'The End' and state.can_reach('Village', 'Region', player)) or state.can_reach('Zombie Doctor', 'Location', player))) # need villager into the overworld for lightning strike
     set_rule(world.get_location("Hot Stuff", player), lambda state: state.has("Bucket", player) and state.has_iron_ingots(player))
-    set_rule(world.get_location("Free the End", player), lambda state: can_complete(state))
+    set_rule(world.get_location("Free the End", player), lambda state: can_complete(state) and state.has('Ingot Crafting', player) and state.can_reach('The Nether', 'Region', player))
     set_rule(world.get_location("A Furious Cocktail", player), lambda state: state.can_brew_potions(player) and 
                                                                              state.has("Fishing Rod", player) and # Water Breathing
                                                                              state.can_reach('The Nether', 'Region', player) and # Regeneration, Fire Resistance, gold nuggets