Endermite
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The Endermite is a hostile mob in Minecraft, which means it will attack players on sight whenever it is able to reach them.
Unlike most creatures, the Endermite does not spawn naturally in the world. 5% chance to spawn when an Ender Pearl lands. Despawns after 2 minutes unless named.
Its defining trait is simple — tiny hostile mob that attacks players.
It carries 8 health points — 4 hearts — and yields 3 experience when it dies.
Players have been encountering the Endermite since the 1.8 update.
A useful detail many players miss — Endermen prioritize attacking endermites over players.
Knowing how the Endermite behaves is mostly about survival: recognising it early and reacting correctly is what keeps a night-time excursion from ending in a respawn.
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Spawning
5% chance to spawn when an Ender Pearl lands. Despawns after 2 minutes unless named.
That makes the Endermite a mob you create rather than discover, so planning ahead is part of obtaining one.
Remember that this is the End-only — you will never run into one back in the Overworld under normal conditions.
For a reliable Endermite farm, set your spawning floor within the biomes above and light everything else nearby so spawns funnel to one spot.
Drops
Do not expect loot from the Endermite: it has an empty drop table and yields only XP.
Because there is nothing to harvest from its corpse, the reason to engage an Endermite is almost always the experience or simply clearing it out of the way, not farming a resource.
If you are after specific items, the Endermite is not your source for them; look to mobs with populated drop tables or to mining and trading instead.
You also collect 3 experience for every Endermite you defeat.
Since there is nothing to pick up, you do not need to worry about a hopper or collection system for endermites — they leave the ground exactly as they found it.
Behavior & Combat
In the field, tiny hostile mob that attacks players. Endermen attack endermites on sight, making them useful for Enderman farms.
Its 8 health is modest, falling to roughly 2 hits from a diamond sword.
It can hit you for 2 on Easy, 2 on Normal and 3 on Hard, while its own 8 health (4 hearts) determines how many blows it takes to kill.
To deal with one efficiently, exploit its weaknesses — it is vulnerable to Bane of Arthropods enchantment and All damage sources.
A sword enchanted with Bane of Arthropods shortens the fight considerably against this mob.
The practical takeaway is to respect its strengths, exploit the weaknesses listed above, and you will rarely lose a fight you choose to take.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Endermite
How much health does a Endermite have?
A Endermite has 8 health points, which is 4 hearts on its health bar.
What does a Endermite drop?
A Endermite does not drop any items, only 3 experience.
Where do Endermites spawn in Minecraft?
Endermites do not spawn naturally. 5% chance to spawn when an Ender Pearl lands. Despawns after 2 minutes unless named.
How do you defeat a Endermite?
To defeat a Endermite, target its weaknesses — it is vulnerable to Bane of Arthropods enchantment and All damage sources — while dealing with its 8 health (4 hearts).
How much damage does a Endermite deal?
A Endermite deals 2 damage on Easy, 2 on Normal and 3 on Hard difficulty.
How much XP does a Endermite drop?
A Endermite drops 3 experience points when killed.