Ender Pearls and Ghasts: on the brink of madness in Minecraft

Hey everyone! Honestly, I sometimes surprise myself with the scope of my imagination (and how boldly it leans into pure recklessness). Who else here would run an experiment like “what if I teleport and mount a flying mob at the same time?” Now you see why my Minecraft adventures are an endless series with a dash of chaos.

Setting the stage for scientific discovery

Morning, a cup of tea, and one idea: “What if I combine Ender‑pearl teleportation with a ride on a Happy Ghast?” Sounds like a plan! I load a test world in Bedrock, slap a harness on the ghast — my friend clearly senses trouble, but the look is philosophical (or so it seemed…). Ender pearls in the inventory, gloves on (virtual ones, of course). Nerves like before a first parachute jump — except the parachute here is the hope I won’t land in lava.

Throw the pearl, then — into the saddle!

The script: I throw an Ender pearl and quickly hop onto the ghast. First thought — “gotta make it before the server realizes the scale of what’s happening.” For a moment it felt like even the ghast held its breath. Snap — I’m teleported to where the pearl lands, and my “ghast‑worker” hangs in the air behind me. It looks as if to ask: “So, now what?” Emotions — a mix of joy and mild bewilderment. No bugs, the camera bumped a bit, but I’m intact and, most importantly — experiment successful!

Saddle first, then the pearl. For adrenaline lovers!

Take two: I saddled the Happy Ghast and climbed as high as possible. Below — rivers of lava, chills down the spine: what if I end up in the middle of a lake. Sweaty palms, a short prayer — and I throw the pearl right from the saddle. Think it’s nothing special? Not at all! Teleportation blasts in at portal speed: I’m already on the ground, and the ghast, unfazed, SOARS IN THE SKY, clearly enjoying life without a rider. That’s when I realized — for tricks like this you need safety gear; better yet, safety gear plus a fire resistance potion.

Practical tips from a mad researcher

So your experiment doesn’t turn into “Minecraft — Gone for good”:

• Do everything over solid ground. Falling into lava won’t boost your happiness.
• Keep a fire resistance potion ready and extra food to avoid “extreme teleport.”
• Regular ghasts don’t nap; they might give you a warm welcome.
• Don’t panic when you’re suddenly pulled back to the pearl’s landing spot — the ghast won’t vanish; it’ll outlive you and a few more stunts like this.

My impressions and… is it worth it?

Honestly, I haven’t felt this many emotions in a while: laughter, surprise, and a pure “wow” from how well the mechanics interplay. Of course, there are downsides — misjudge the trajectory or forget about the lava, and you might lose your armor and your ghast. But you know what? It was worth it! An attraction you won’t find in any zoo in the world.

My verdict: if you’re bored in the Nether — definitely try it! Experimenting with Ender pearls and ghast flights is fun, a bit crazy, and will pump up even the most seasoned survivors. But don’t forget safety, and prepare a couple of funny stories for your friends — things can flip any which way! As for me, I’m off to dream up the next experiment. Who’s in?