4 biggest Minecraft mysteries

Minecraft is full of strange and unexplainable phenomena, and these four mysteries in the article are just the tip of the iceberg. The game keeps players on their toes, always wondering what’s out there waiting to be discovered. While it can be divisive to fix the biggest mysteries in the game in a list, let’s try to go through four that many people might wonder and think about.

Part of the Mincraft charm is the mysteries that keep players intrigued. So, let’s talk about some of the biggest mysteries, such as the Ancient City, Herobrine, and the End City.

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The 4 biggest Minecraft mysteries

1) The mystery of enderman

Endermen are one of the most iconic mobs from Minecraft (Image via Mojang)

The endermen are one of Minecraft’s most peculiar creatures. They stand tall, teleport, and carry blocks, making them unlike any other mob in the game. But we don't know much more about them or their backstory.

Endermen are primarily known for their eerie behavior. They don’t attack you unless you stare at them. When you do, they start moving toward you in an unsettling way. Some players have theorized that endermen might be ancient builders who were stranded in the End dimension and evolved by eating chorus fruits.

Others believe these mobs to be a race of unrelated beings, perhaps even the ones who built mysterious structures like the End Cities scattered across the world. Their true origin remains unknown, and that’s what keeps them so fascinating.

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2) The Ancient City

The huge portal could lead to a new dimension in Minecraft (Image via Mojang Studios)

Found deep in the Overworld’s Deep Dark biome, abandoned cities are filled with strange sculk blocks, a huge portal, and the terrifying Warden. An Ancient City is seemingly filled with mysteries and Mojang has given fans very few clues regarding the place. No one knows who built it or what its purpose was.

There are no signs of life except for the otherworld Warden, but the place is not empty. You’ll find structures that resemble a long-forgotten and destroyed city. The Warden, which guards the city, is a creature that is meant to be almost unkillable, only avoided, adding a layer of intrigue.

It remains unknown whether this city built by an ancient civilization, is connected to the End, or is a result of some ancient civilization tampering with forces unknown. The community is still piecing together the clues.

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3) Herobrine

He looks like Minecraft Steve (Image via Mojang)

Even after repeated confirmations from Mojang that Herobrine is not a part of Minecraft, the legend continues to be talked about and people still find it interesting. While adding this myth to the discussion may be debatable, it is undeniable that it is one of the most talked-about mysteries in the game.

For the uninitiated, Herobrine is a Steve-like figure with glowing white eyes that is rumored to appear in the game randomly. Many players have claimed to see Herobrine lurking in the distance, building strange structures, and even stalking them across the world. Some even say Herobrine is the ghost of Notch’s brother.

Others think he’s a glitch, or maybe even a hidden Easter egg placed by the developers. No matter the theory, players continue to share stories and sightings of Herobrine, although no evidence has ever been found to prove he exists.

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4) The End City

Who built the End City? (Image via Mojang Studios)

The End City exists in the End dimension, the final destination of Minecraft. It is only accessible after you’ve defeated the Ender Dragon. Being unlike anything you’ll find in the Overworld, it is difficult to know what exactly the End City is.

It’s a towering, alien-like structure made of purpur blocks and filled with strange loot, including the elytra. While the city itself seems to be abandoned, no one knows who built it and why. Some believe the city is a remnant of an ancient civilization, maybe the same one that created the endermen. Some others wonder if the city could have been built by the endermen themselves.

The End City can only be reached through an end gateway, a small portal that appears after you defeat the Ender Dragon. This gateway leads to small islands with End Cities and more. This city could also be the key to unlocking the mystery of the endermen.