Enderman Farm in Minecraft Bedrock Edition

Overview

Enderman farms are one of the best sources of XP in Minecraft. In Java Edition, the classic End platform design with an Endermite lure is extremely efficient, but Bedrock Edition handles mob spawning and Endermite behavior differently. This guide covers how to build an Enderman farm that actually works in Bedrock, including the mechanics behind it and step-by-step build instructions.

Bedrock-Specific Enderman Mechanics

Several key differences affect Enderman farming in Bedrock Edition:

• Endermites do not consistently aggro Endermen in Bedrock Edition. This is one of the biggest changes from Java, where Endermites are the standard lure. In Bedrock, Endermen may or may not target Endermites, making this lure method unreliable.
• Bedrock uses density-based spawning instead of a global mob cap. The game checks local mob density around the player rather than counting all loaded mobs against a single cap. This means spawn-proofing the entire End is less impactful than on Java.
• Endermen spawn on any valid surface within simulation distance, and the game prefers spawning on the highest block in a column. Your farm platforms need to be the highest blocks in their area.
• The simulation distance in Bedrock defaults to 4 chunks, limiting how far from the player entities are processed.

Recommended Design: Elevated Platform Farm

Since Endermite lures are unreliable in Bedrock, the recommended design uses the player's direct line of sight to provoke Endermen. The farm consists of elevated spawning platforms in the End with a collection system that brings Endermen to a kill chamber below.

Materials Needed

• Several stacks of building blocks (any solid block).
• Trapdoors (any type) for the spawning platform edges.
• At least 4 hoppers and 2 chests for item collection.
• Water buckets (Endermen take damage from water, so use it carefully in the kill chamber design).
• Name tags or leads if attempting an Endermite variant.

Build Steps

1. Travel to the outer End islands, at least 200 blocks from the main island. This reduces interference from the dragon platform and central island spawns.
2. Build a platform at Y=200 or higher. The platform should be 3 blocks tall with open trapdoors on the edges. Endermen are 3 blocks tall but treat open trapdoors as full blocks, so they walk off the edge and fall.
3. Make the platform at least 20x20 blocks. Larger platforms produce more spawns but must stay within simulation distance.
4. Build a collection funnel below the platform that channels falling Endermen into a single-block-wide shaft.
5. At the bottom of the shaft, create a kill chamber. A 23-block fall leaves Endermen at one-hit-kill health. Place hoppers feeding into chests at the bottom.
6. Build a small viewing platform where you can see and hit the Endermen without them teleporting away. Use a 2-block-tall gap so they cannot reach you.

Aggro Method

Stand below the kill chamber and look at the Endermen through a gap. In Bedrock, looking at an Enderman's upper body or head aggros it. Once aggro'd, they attempt to reach you and fall into the shaft. Wearing a carved pumpkin prevents accidental aggro while building but limits visibility.

Alternative: Powder Snow Trap

Powder snow damages Endermen in Bedrock Edition. You can create a kill chamber using powder snow blocks instead of fall damage. Place powder snow in the landing area so Endermen take freezing damage over time. This is slower but fully automatic once they fall in, requiring no player interaction for the kill.

Spawn Rate Optimization

• Remove or light up all blocks below and around your farm within the simulation distance. The fewer valid spawning spots elsewhere, the more spawns your platform gets.
• Set the farm as a ticking area with /tickingarea if you want it to work while you are elsewhere (though you still need to be in the End dimension).
• The farm produces roughly 200-400 Endermen per hour depending on platform size and nearby spawn surfaces.

Java vs Bedrock Differences

• Java farms rely on Endermite lures that consistently attract Endermen. Bedrock cannot reliably use this method.
• Java uses the global mob cap, allowing spawn-proofing to funnel all spawns to the farm. Bedrock's density system makes this less effective.
• Fall damage calculations are identical between editions, so the 23-block fall works in both.
• Enderman teleportation behavior is slightly different in Bedrock, and they may teleport out of certain trap designs that work on Java.

Drops and XP

Each Enderman drops 5 XP and 0-1 Ender Pearls. With a well-built farm, you can reach level 30 in a few minutes. Ender Pearls are useful for teleportation and trading with Piglins (Java only for trading, but the pearls are still valuable for travel in Bedrock).

FAQ

Can I use an Endermite lure in Bedrock?

Endermites exist in Bedrock but do not reliably aggro Endermen. You may see partial success, but the mechanic is inconsistent and not recommended as the primary lure method.

Does this farm work on Realms?

Yes. The design works on Realms and dedicated servers. Keep in mind that Realms have a fixed simulation distance, so adjust your platform size accordingly.

Why are my spawn rates low?

Check for unlit caves or surfaces below your farm. In Bedrock, the game distributes spawns based on density, so nearby surfaces compete with your farm. Remove or light up everything within the simulation distance.

For the Java Edition version of this farm, see the Java XP Farm Guide on guide.astroworldmc.com.