Piglins with crossbows have a problem in combat while on soul sand.
Usually piglins with crossbows back up on any terrain when their opponent is too close except for soul sand.
In fact, they do the opposite of backing up in combat while on soul sand.
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Get a piglin with a crossbow on soul sand.
2. Get something to make them hostile.
3. Make the entity approach the piglin.
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