Testing Invisibility on an Enderman in Minecraft!

Hello, curious inhabitants of the Minecraft world! Today, I’m sharing an experience that, honestly, has been itching inside me for a while: what happens if you sneak up on an Enderman under the effect of an invisibility potion and stare directly into its eyes? The first thought in my head: could I actually become something like a ghost to this giant? Honestly, my expectations were all over the place, but for an experiment like this, I was ready to risk my life (in-game, of course!).

Operation "Invisible vs Enderman"

The whole experiment felt like some kind of spy mission. I prepared the invisibility potion (I know the recipe by heart now), took off all my armor so nothing would shine, and dropped all items from my hands — I wasn’t going to let the Enderman detect me by a sword or pickaxe! I waited for nightfall, surrounded by skeletons and creepers — the atmosphere was intense. Finally, I found my "test subject" (well, more like a guy for a very strange encounter).

The Ghost vs The Giant

I drank the potion, carefully approached, tried not to breathe (just for the vibe), and locked eyes with the Enderman. I stared for three minutes — and it didn’t even flinch. At that moment, I was overwhelmed with emotion: honestly, pure excitement! I thought I’d get caught, but it seemed like it didn’t even notice me. It felt like I had finally turned into a real ghost. Goosebumps, joy — it was something else! At that moment, I wanted to dance around it, which I almost did (silently, of course).

Not So Simple

The real intrigue began when I wanted to get a closer look at the Enderman (I mean, how could I miss such a chance?). As soon as I reduced the distance to two blocks — it switched to «Angry Enderman» mode. It suddenly let out a terrifying growl, teleported, and almost jumped on my head! Honestly, I jumped at that moment as if I were in a horror game. I nearly dropped my mouse — that’s how intense the experiment was.

Why Does This Happen?

Honestly, I think Minecraft trolled all players once again. As long as you keep your distance — the Enderman doesn’t react to your gaze or presence (under the potion, of course!). But take one step closer — and you’re instantly busted. It feels like the invisibility potion hides the player’s appearance but not their smell, sound, or maybe their «aura of a nearby stranger» — something like that. The mechanics are well thought out, but it debunked the myth of complete invulnerability to Endermen!

Pros and Cons of the "Invisible" Tactic

Pros:

• You can safely observe the Enderman from a distance for as long as you want — much less stress!
• You feel all-powerful — almost like a superhero.
• It’s easier to avoid dangerous areas with Endermen: as long as you don’t get too close, you’re like air to them.

Cons:

• As soon as you get too close, the magic ends — and the fun survival with a teleporting monster begins.
• The invisibility potion doesn’t protect against player mistakes: accidentally touch it — and you’ll pay the price!
• It’s easy to let your guard down and lose caution — and Minecraft punishes that quickly.

Personal Advice and Opinion

Honestly? This invisibility effect is awesome, and I recommend everyone enjoy a few minutes as a «ghost». But seriously — don’t relax! For farming, it’s better to use tried-and-true roof shelters; otherwise, the potion might say goodbye along with all your items. And if you’re looking for thrills — experiment, but with plenty of reflexes and nerves to spare.

Have you ever had something similar — when the game completely flipped your expectations? Tell me about your potion experiments; I’d love to know what else you and this game are capable of!