Enderman XP Farm
The fastest XP farm in the game, built in the End. Endermen are lured by a named endermite and fall to a collection point where you can one-hit them for massive XP.
Overview
The Enderman XP Farm is a farm build whose job is producing a steady supply of one resource with little or no manual labour; form follows function here, so the layout is dictated by how it works rather than by looks. At 43x3x43 blocks (43 wide, 3 tall and 43 deep) it is large, covering a 1849-block footprint on the ground.
It is rated advanced, so expect to manage significant resources and, in many cases, get redstone timing or precise block-by-block placement correct before it works or looks finished. Following the 25 steps below, plan for about 60-90 min. This is a survival workhorse for XP and ender pearls: once the Enderman XP Farm is running it keeps producing whether you are standing there or off mining elsewhere within simulation distance.
The bulk of the work is the 512 cobblestone that form the main body, alongside 6 different materials in total (about 583 blocks and items all told). Items move through it on minecarts and rails, feeding the XP and ender pearls into a collection chest without any wiring to time. There is no dedicated light block in the core list, so add torches or lanterns yourself to keep it mob-safe after dark.
Materials Needed
Gather the 512 cobblestone first, since it is the most-used block; the remaining 5 materials are accents and fittings used in smaller amounts. Mine roughly 10-15% extra of the main block to cover mistakes and a few decorative changes on a build this size. Make sure the minecarts and rails that move items are crafted ahead of time, as those are the pieces most likely to be missing mid-build. Quantities are sized for the dimensions shown, so scale them up proportionally if you build a larger version.
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Step-by-Step Overview
A high-level construction order for the Enderman XP Farm, from the ground up. Each phase below covers several of the 25 in-game steps.
- 1Pick the spot the Enderman XP Farm needs — a valid spawning location for the mobs it targets — then clear it and build the hopper-and-chest collection layer first so no drops are ever lost.
- 2Raise the body of the Enderman XP Farm to its full 43x3x43, working from the collection floor upward so each layer sits on the last.
- 3Set up the working part of the Enderman XP Farm — endermen funnelled off an End platform — which is what actually produces the XP and ender pearls.
- 4Light or darken precisely: the spawn space for the Enderman XP Farm must stay at the light level the target mobs need, while every surrounding surface is lit so nothing else spawns and steals the cap.
- 5Build the AFK or harvest spot, run the Enderman XP Farm for a full cycle, and time the XP and ender pearls output before you rely on it day to day.
Build Tips
- 1Build the platform at least 43 blocks from the main island.
- 2Use trapdoors on the edges, endermen think they can walk on them.
- 3Name tag the endermite so it does not despawn.
- 4Stand at a specific height to hit enderman legs only.
Tips & Variations
The Enderman XP Farm has no light block in its core list, so add torches, lanterns or sea lanterns yourself: light every interior tile and the ground around it so nothing spawns on or beside the build overnight.
To resize the Enderman XP Farm, keep its 43x43 proportions and grow both axes together; stretching one direction alone tends to make it look thin. A half-size or double-size version both work as long as you scale the 583-block material list to match.
For a different look, swap the cobblestone in the Enderman XP Farm for another palette that fits your biome: the shape stays identical, but the colour and texture of the main block changes the whole feel of it.
The most common mistake on the Enderman XP Farm is a leak in the collection path; trace it and confirm every hopper, water flow or drop chute actually feeds the chest before you leave it producing XP and ender pearls unattended.
Frequently Asked Questions
How hard is the Enderman XP Farm build?
It is rated advanced, so expect to manage significant resources and, in many cases, get redstone timing or precise block-by-block placement correct before it works or looks finished. It is laid out in 25 steps and takes about 60-90 min to finish.
What blocks do you need for the Enderman XP Farm?
The main block is cobblestone (around 512), and the full list runs to 6 materials — mostly cobblestone, trapdoor and rail. Altogether that is roughly 583 blocks and items; the complete table with exact counts is above. Item transport uses minecarts and rails.
How big is the Enderman XP Farm?
It measures 43x3x43 blocks — 43 wide, 3 tall and 43 deep — which is large and takes up a 1849-block footprint. You can shrink or enlarge it by keeping those proportions.
Is the Enderman XP Farm survival-friendly?
This is a survival workhorse for XP and ender pearls: once the Enderman XP Farm is running it keeps producing whether you are standing there or off mining elsewhere within simulation distance.
Does the Enderman XP Farm work on its own once built?
Largely, yes — after setup the Enderman XP Farm keeps producing XP and ender pearls as long as you are within simulation range; just check the collection chest now and then and top up anything it consumes.
What makes the Enderman XP Farm different from similar builds?
It is best understood through its focus on enderman, xp and end. Those traits drive the material list and layout described above, and are what set this farm build apart from a generic XP and ender pearls build.
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