# Piglin Bartering for Ender Pearls: Probabilities and Mechanics

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Published: 2026-10-26
Updated: 2026-10-26
Version scope: Java Edition & Bedrock Edition (1.16+)

> Piglins have a 10⁄469 (~2.13%) chance to barter 2–4 ender pearls per gold ingot. Bartering is one renewable source of ender pearls in the Nether, as endermen also spawn there and drop pearls. Each gold ingot gives a small chance, so speedrunners typically farm gold and trade in bulk. The pearls themselves have a 1-second cooldown, deal 5HP damage on teleport, and can spawn endermites 5% of the time.

<TldrBox>Piglins have a 10⁄469 (~2.13%) chance to barter 2–4 ender pearls per gold ingot. Bartering is one renewable source of ender pearls in the Nether, as endermen also spawn there and drop pearls. Each gold ingot gives a small chance, so speedrunners typically farm gold and trade in bulk. The pearls themselves have a 1-second cooldown, deal 5HP damage on teleport, and can spawn endermites 5% of the time.</TldrBox>

## Key Takeaways

| Point | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Piglins have a 10⁄469 | Piglins have a 10⁄469 (~2.13%) chance to barter 2–4 ender pearls per gold ingot. |
| Bartering is the most | Bartering is the most reliable way to obtain ender pearls in the Nether without killing endermen. |
| Each ingot gives about | Each ingot gives about a 2.13% chance, so on average you need ~47 ingots for one pearl (but you often get multiple). |
| Ender pearls from bartering behave identically to other ender pearls | 1-second cooldown, 5HP damage, and a 5% chance to spawn an endermite. |
| This mechanic is essential | This mechanic is essential for speedrunners who build gold farms in the Nether. |

If you're looking to get ender pearls from piglins, the straight answer is that piglins have a specific but low probability of offering them during bartering. Here's everything you need to know.

## The Exact Bartering Probability for Ender Pearls

According to the Minecraft Wiki:

> Piglins have a 10⁄469 (~2.13%) chance to barter 2–4 ender pearls when given a gold ingot.

That's a 10⁄469 chance, or roughly 2.13%, per gold ingot you throw at a piglin. When you do get lucky, the piglin throws you between 2 and 4 ender pearls at once. This makes bartering a viable source, but one that demands patience or bulk gold.

## Expected Yield from Bulk Bartering

Because each ingot is an independent trial, you can calculate approximate expectations. With a 2.13% success rate, you'd need about 47 gold ingots on average to get one successful trade. But remember, a successful trade gives multiple pearls (2-4). So realistically, 47 ingots might yield 6-8 pearls total. Speedrunners often bring stacks of gold ingots (up to a full inventory) to maximize their odds early on.

## Key Mechanics of the Trade


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- **Gold ingots only**: You must throw a gold ingot (not nuggets or blocks) at a piglin that is not angry and within range.
- **Piglin behavior**: Piglins are attracted to gold ingots on the ground and will pick them up, then after a short delay, barter back a random item from their loot table.
- **Other possible items**: The same trade can also yield fire resistance potions, iron nuggets, obsidian, gravel, and more. Ender pearls are just one of many possible outcomes.
- **Not affected by Looting**: Bartering probabilities are fixed per ingot; Looting or other enchantments do not apply.

## Using Ender Pearls from Bartering

Once you have ender pearls, they work exactly like any other ender pearl. You can throw them to teleport, but be aware:

- **Cooldown**: Ender pearls have a cooldown of one second (20 ticks) before you can use another. The cooldown is visible as a white overlay on the pearl in your hotbar.
- **Damage**: Teleporting with an ender pearl always deals 5HP of damage (2.5 hearts). Wearing armor enchanted with Protection or Feather Falling reduces this damage.
- **Endermite chance**: There is a 5% (1/20) chance that an endermite spawns at your position (Java Edition) or at the pearl's landing site (Bedrock) when you throw a pearl.
- **Cross-dimension**: In Bedrock Edition, you can only teleport if you are in the same dimension as where the pearl lands. In Java Edition, you can teleport across dimensions, but only if the pearl lands in a loaded chunk.

For speedrunners, one of the most common uses is to throw a pearl to quickly cross lava oceans or to reach the fortress faster. Mastering pearl throws can save vital seconds — see our [7 Common Minecraft Speedrun Mistakes Killing Your PB](/posts/7-common-minecraft-speedrun-mistakes-killing-your-pb) for tips on avoiding misthrows.

## Faster Bartering Tips

If you want to speed up the bartering process, consider these strategies:

- **Build a simple gold farm** in the Nether (e.g., a piglin farm using portals) to gather stacks of gold ingots quickly.
- **Create a bartering station**: A confined area with a fence or wall to keep piglins safe. Throw ingots against a wall so they fall at the piglin's feet.
- **Use soul fire torches** to repel piglins if you need to create a safe path. Piglins avoid blocks in the `piglin_repellents` tag, which includes soul fire torches and lanterns.

For more on optimizing your setup, check out our [How to Use F3 Debug Screen for Faster Minecraft Speedruns](/posts/how-to-use-f3-debug-screen-for-faster-minecraft-speedruns-2026-guide) guide, which covers key metrics like render distance and entity tracking that affect piglin behavior.

## Other Ways to Obtain Ender Pearls

Bartering is not the only method. You can also:

- Kill endermen (most common in the End or Nether wastelands).
- Find a trapped chest with 2 ender pearls in the "fake end portal" room of woodland mansions.
- Trade with a master-level cleric villager (though this is slower and requires a full village).

But for speedruns, bartering is the primary method because it requires only gold, which is farmable early in the Nether.

## Final Thoughts

Piglin bartering for ender pearls is a game of numbers. With a ~2.13% chance per ingot, you'll want to bring plenty of gold. But when luck hits, you get a stack of pearls that can propel you to the End. Keep those ingots coming, and happy bartering!

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many gold ingots do I need on average to get ender pearls?

On average, you need about 47 gold ingots to get one successful barter for ender pearls, since each ingot has a 2.13% chance. However, each successful trade yields 2-4 pearls, so you'll get multiple pearls per trade.

### Can I get ender pearls from piglins in Bedrock Edition?

Yes, the bartering mechanics are the same in both Java and Bedrock editions. Piglins have a 10⁄469 (2.13%) chance to barter 2-4 ender pearls per gold ingot in both versions.

### Does Fortune or Looting affect piglin bartering for ender pearls?

No, piglin bartering uses a fixed loot table that is not influenced by any enchantments. The probability remains 10⁄469 per ingot regardless of what you're holding or wearing.

## Sources

- Piglins have a 10⁄469 (~2.13%) chance to barter 2–4 ender pearls when given a gold ingot. — [Ender Pearl](https://minecraft.wiki/w/Ender_Pearl)