The Enderman is a tall, mysterious neutral mob in Minecraft known for its teleportation abilities and unique behavior. Recognized by its slender build, glowing purple eyes, and tendency to pick up and move certain blocks, the Enderman is one of the game’s more enigmatic creatures. It typically remains passive unless provoked — usually by direct eye contact or attack — after which it becomes hostile and pursues the player relentlessly.
Supported Platforms and Support Version
| Platform | Supported Version |
|---|---|
| Java Edition | Yes (since Beta 1.8) |
| Bedrock Edition | Yes (since Beta 1.9) |
| Education Edition | Yes |
| Pocket Edition | Yes |
| Xbox | Yes |
| PlayStation | Yes |
| Nintendo Switch | Yes |
| Windows 10 Edition | Yes |
Note: On all supported platforms, Endermen exhibit similar behaviors, but teleportation range and aggressiveness may vary slightly due to platform-specific mechanics.
Background of the Enderman
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Hostility Level | Neutral (Hostile when provoked) |
| Health Points | 40 (20 hearts) |
| Where to Find | Overworld (night), The End, Nether |
| Weapon | Hands (melee attack) |
| Attack Method | Teleports to player and deals melee damage |
| Drops | Ender Pearls, Blocks (rarely, if carrying one) |
| Experience Points | 5 XP (regular), up to 12 XP (when killed by player) |
| Special Skills | Teleportation, Block manipulation, Immunity to projectiles |
Hostility Level
Endermen are neutral mobs. They will not attack unless provoked. Provocation occurs when a player looks directly at an Enderman’s eyes or attacks it.
Health Points
Endermen have 40 health points (equivalent to 20 hearts), making them more durable than many common mobs.
Where to Find Endermen
Endermen naturally spawn in:
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The Overworld during nighttime or in dark places.
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The End, where they spawn in large numbers.
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The Nether, although less commonly than in the End.
Weapon
Endermen do not use weapons. They attack with their long arms via a melee attack.
Attack Method
When provoked, an Enderman will:
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Emit a loud, unsettling sound.
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Teleport to the player’s vicinity.
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Strike the player with melee attacks.
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Teleport away when damaged or if water is encountered.
Behavior
Endermen are generally passive and will roam the world picking up certain blocks (such as grass, dirt, sand). They avoid water and rain, which cause them damage. Upon being provoked, they become highly aggressive and will pursue the player using teleportation to close distances quickly.
Drops
Upon death, Endermen can drop:
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Ender Pearls (0-1 per kill, increased with Looting enchantments).
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Blocks they are carrying (rare).
Experience Points
Killing an Enderman yields 5 XP normally, or up to 12 XP if killed by a player with various bonuses.
Special Skills
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Teleportation: Endermen can instantly teleport short distances, particularly when taking damage or avoiding obstacles.
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Block Manipulation: They can pick up and place certain blocks such as dirt, sand, gravel, and some plant blocks.
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Projectile Immunity: They are immune to projectiles like arrows; arrows pass through them harmlessly.
Spawn Eggs
Enderman Spawn Eggs are available in Creative mode and can be used to spawn an Enderman instantly.
Things to do with Endermen
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Farm Ender Pearls for crafting Eyes of Ender to locate and activate End Portals.
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Create an Enderman XP farm in The End.
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Observe and experiment with their unique teleportation and block-carrying behaviors.
Commands for Endermen
/summon minecraft:enderman ~ ~ ~
/summon minecraft:enderman ~ ~ ~ {PersistenceRequired:1b,carriedBlockState:{Name:”minecraft:grass_block”}}
Spawn Events for Endermen
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In the Overworld, Endermen spawn in groups of 1–4 at light levels of 7 or lower.
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In The End, they spawn abundantly on the main End island and outer End islands.
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In the Nether, they spawn rarely in warped forests.
Fun Facts
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Endermen are inspired by the Slender Man mythos.
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Their language sounds are actually English words and phrases played backward and distorted.
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Endermen can’t be damaged by arrows due to their teleporting ability.
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They fear water and will flee or teleport away when exposed.
Advanced Tips for Farming
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The best way to farm Endermen is to create an Enderman farm in The End dimension, utilizing platforms and Endermite bait to lure them.
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Ender Pearls can be rapidly acquired using this method.
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Placing slabs or carpets can prevent Endermen from teleporting into unwanted areas of your farm.
How the Enderman Interacts with Other Game Mechanics
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Villagers: Endermen do not interact with villagers.
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Redstone: Endermen do not activate or interfere with redstone contraptions directly, but their block manipulation can disrupt carefully placed blocks in redstone builds.
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Water: Acts as a deterrent; water can protect players from Endermen by creating a safe zone.
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Teleportation mechanics: They can bypass physical barriers by teleporting, requiring careful farm designs to contain them.
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Blocks: Their habit of picking up blocks can occasionally interfere with the aesthetics or function of carefully built structures.
