Why can Phantoms be considered as an End dimension mob in Minecraft?

Phantoms are unique, hostile creatures in Minecraft that do not spawn normally in the game. These are flying creatures that spawn in the sky at night and attack players by perching. Despite being one of the most annoying creatures, they are quite fascinating if studied more closely.

If observed, an argument can be made that phantoms can be considered an End realm mob rather than an Overworld mob, even if they spawn in the latter dimension. Here's why.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinion.

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Reasons why Phantoms can be considered an End realm mob in Minecraft

Phantoms are essentially hallucinations

Phantoms only spawn if players have not rested on a bed for more than three days (Image via Mojang Studios)

First, it is safe to say that Phantoms are not regular hostile mobs since they only spawn if players do not sleep for three in-game days. This means that they can be considered hallucinations for our in-game characters. In other words, they can be considered mythical creatures that do not really exist most of the time.

Since the End realm is also considered extremely mysterious, Phantoms fit that description quite well.

Another connection between phantoms and End is that they also have glowing eyes similar to those of an Enderman. This similarity makes the mob and the dimension connected in some way as well.

Phantoms drop the phantom membrane that can be used to repair the elytra

Phantom's membranes can repair elytra, a gear that is only found in the End (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Mojang Studios)

Arguably, the biggest connection between phantoms and the End is that phantoms' membranes can be used to fix elytra, which is a gear that is only found in the End realm.

Elytra is an overpowered gear that allows players to fly in Minecraft. The gear makes players glide from a high place, but if firework rockets are used with an elytra, players can fully fly around the game. This rare item cannot be found anywhere apart from floating ships generated with the End City in the third and final dimension.

When phantoms die, they can drop their membranes, which surprisingly can be used to repair an elytra.

Since elytra can only be found in the End, phantoms must also have some unique connection to the desolate realm that we do not know.

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Akshat has been a Minecraft writer at Sportskeeda for almost three years. He has loved gaming since childhood, and the fact that Need For Speed Most Wanted is still installed on his PC is proof that the flame burns strong even today. This love for the racing franchise spilled over to F1 fandom, leading him to cover the sport as well for the company.

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Edited by Akshat Kabra