[MC-227008] Enderman constantly tries to teleport when in a boat or a minecart under daylight

When in a minecart, the enderman tries to teleport several times, even without being hit by a projectile or damaged by water or rain. It seems to only happen when it's under daylight.

How to reproduce:

1. Set time to day:

/time set day

2. Summon an enderman riding a minecart:

/summon minecraft:minecart ~ ~ ~ {Passengers:[{id:"minecraft:enderman"}]}

3. Close to the ground, wait and listen.

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Relates to MC-3866 and MC-183446.

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MC-274924 Endermen angry at the player and suffocating while in a boat or minecart can attack the player from really far away Reopened

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ampolive 2021-07-01T17:05:41Z

Can confirm.

Avoma 2021-07-12T13:13:32Z

I am also able to confirm that this is an issue.

Viradex 2024-06-09T02:47:21Z

Can confirm in 1.21 Pre-Release 4.

Viradex 2024-06-23T03:02:08Z

Can confirm in 1.21.

This also occurs with boats.

Zzgxglxglxiyxotz 2024-06-23T07:44:55Z

I think this bug is caused by the mechanism of the item called " eyes of ender "

Viradex 2024-06-23T07:54:46Z

@unknown I don't think so.

Lucania 2024-06-23T08:02:32Z

Endermen teleport more frequently during the day, I wonder if that's the reason.

Jon1337 2024-08-26T01:41:30Z

In 24w34a and 1.21.1

ImproBR 2025-09-08T10:40:49Z

Hello, I have encountered the same bug and created a new, detailed bug report and a new video link to reproduce the issue:

Bug Video

"Steps to Reproduce":

"1. Create a new Creative world with default settings.

Obtain a boat from your inventory.

Spawn an Enderman using the command '/summon minecraft:enderman' in the chat.

Place the boat on the ground near the Enderman.

Wait for the Enderman to enter the boat.

Observe the Enderman while it is in the boat and listen for teleportation sounds.

Note any attempts the Enderman makes to teleport while still inside the boat.",

"Environment": "Minecraft Java Edition Version 25w31a (snapshot)",
"Observed Behavior": "When an Enderman is placed in a boat in Minecraft, it exhibits an unusual behavior where it attempts to teleport while still confined within the boat. This behavior is characterized by the Enderman making the distinct teleportation sound effect, even though it does not successfully teleport out of the boat.
"Expected Behavior": "When an enderman is placed in a boat, it should not attempt to teleport or make teleportation sounds. The intended behavior is that endermen remain contained within the boat without trying to escape, as they cannot teleport while in a minecart or boat according to the game's mechanics. Instead, they should remain passive and unable to take any teleportation actions until they are removed from the boat.