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	*[[Minecraft:Dennis Vareide]], the creator of several officially featured ''Minecraft'' trailers, also made a video about Herobrine<ref>{{YouTube link\|uUZDHEpW5D0\|Herobrine\|This channel is not active\|August 29, 2011\|archive=1}}</ref>.		*[[Minecraft:Dennis Vareide]], the creator of several officially featured ''Minecraft'' trailers, also made a video about Herobrine<ref>{{YouTube link\|uUZDHEpW5D0\|Herobrine\|This channel is not active\|August 29, 2011\|archive=1}}</ref>.
	*The Herobrine altar was referenced in the video [[Minecraft:One Trillion Minecraft Views on YouTube and Counting]], at 0:33.		*The Herobrine altar was referenced in the video [[Minecraft:One Trillion Minecraft Views on YouTube and Counting]], at 0:33.
	*Based on Herobrine's popularity, from 2013 to 2017, author Mark Cheverton wrote the ''{{W\|Gameknight999\|newtab=1}}'' series of 24 novels in 6 trilogies, featuring Herobrine as the primary antagonist. The series is unofficially based on ''Minecraft''. The second novel of the series became a bestseller listed in ''Publisher's Weekly''<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Frontlist Fiction \|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|magazine=Publishers Weekly \|date=17 November 2014 \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605040520/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Series \|newspaper=The New York Times \|date=8 February 2015 \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|access-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162325/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>		*Based on Herobrine's popularity, from 2013 to 2017, author Mark Cheverton wrote the ''{{W\|Gameknight999\|newtab=1}}'' series of 18 novels in 6 trilogies, featuring Herobrine as the primary antagonist. The series is unofficially based on ''Minecraft''. The second novel of the series became a bestseller listed in ''Publisher's Weekly''<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Frontlist Fiction \|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|magazine=Publishers Weekly \|date=17 November 2014 \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605040520/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Series \|newspaper=The New York Times \|date=8 February 2015 \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|access-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162325/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>
	*Herobrine was referenced by [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] in the video [[Minecraft:THE HORROR OF MINECRAFT]] among other fan made horror content such as [[Minecraft:Huggy & Friends]], specified cited as the most popular creepypasta.<ref>{{YouTube link\|ZY34OTV30Ck&t\|archive=\|HOW SCARY IS MINECRAFT?\|Minecraft\|February 14, 2026\|t=5m21s}}</ref>		*Herobrine was referenced by [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] in the video [[Minecraft:THE HORROR OF MINECRAFT]] among other fan made horror content such as [[Minecraft:Huggy & Friends]], specified cited as the most popular creepypasta.<ref>{{YouTube link\|ZY34OTV30Ck&t\|archive=\|HOW SCARY IS MINECRAFT?\|Minecraft\|February 14, 2026\|t=5m21s}}</ref>
	**This is the first time that Mojang directly acknowledge Herobrine officially in a Minecraft official video.		**This is the first time that Mojang directly acknowledge Herobrine officially in a Minecraft official video.

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	*Based on Herobrine's popularity, from 2013 to 2017, author Mark Cheverton wrote the ''{{W\|Gameknight999\|newtab=1}}'' series of 24 novels in 6 trilogies, featuring Herobrine as the primary antagonist. The series is unofficially based on ''Minecraft''. The second novel of the series became a bestseller listed in ''Publisher's Weekly''<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Frontlist Fiction \|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|magazine=Publishers Weekly \|date=17 November 2014 \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605040520/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Series \|newspaper=The New York Times \|date=8 February 2015 \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|access-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162325/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>		*Based on Herobrine's popularity, from 2013 to 2017, author Mark Cheverton wrote the ''{{W\|Gameknight999\|newtab=1}}'' series of 24 novels in 6 trilogies, featuring Herobrine as the primary antagonist. The series is unofficially based on ''Minecraft''. The second novel of the series became a bestseller listed in ''Publisher's Weekly''<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Frontlist Fiction \|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|magazine=Publishers Weekly \|date=17 November 2014 \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605040520/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Series \|newspaper=The New York Times \|date=8 February 2015 \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|access-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162325/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>
	*Herobrine was referenced by [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] in the video [[Minecraft:THE HORROR OF MINECRAFT]] among other fan made horror content such as [[Minecraft:Huggy & Friends]], specified cited as the most popular creepypasta.<ref>{{YouTube link\|ZY34OTV30Ck&t\|archive=\|HOW SCARY IS MINECRAFT?\|Minecraft\|February 14, 2026\|t=5m21s}}</ref>		*Herobrine was referenced by [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] in the video [[Minecraft:THE HORROR OF MINECRAFT]] among other fan made horror content such as [[Minecraft:Huggy & Friends]], specified cited as the most popular creepypasta.<ref>{{YouTube link\|ZY34OTV30Ck&t\|archive=\|HOW SCARY IS MINECRAFT?\|Minecraft\|February 14, 2026\|t=5m21s}}</ref>
			**This is the first time that Mojang directly acknowledge Herobrine officially in a Minecraft official video.
	*In an installment of [[Minecraft:Building Blocks]], a series of articles on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]], [[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]] mentions Herobrine. While doing so, the article links to the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki]] article on the character.<ref>{{Mcnet\|monster-room\|Building Blocks: Monster Room\|February 26, 2026\|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]\|quote=Have I accidentally got myself turned around in the tunnels and mined into my own basement? Or has ''someone else'' somehow gotten into my world? Usually, the answer is much simpler – it’s our structure of the month, the [[Minecraft:monster room]].}}</ref>		*In an installment of [[Minecraft:Building Blocks]], a series of articles on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]], [[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]] mentions Herobrine. While doing so, the article links to the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki]] article on the character.<ref>{{Mcnet\|monster-room\|Building Blocks: Monster Room\|February 26, 2026\|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]\|quote=Have I accidentally got myself turned around in the tunnels and mined into my own basement? Or has ''someone else'' somehow gotten into my world? Usually, the answer is much simpler – it’s our structure of the month, the [[Minecraft:monster room]].}}</ref>
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	~~\| title = Despite being frequently mentioned by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], ''Herobrine has never been featured in [[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''.~~
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	'''Herobrine''' is the subject of a community-made {{w\|creepypasta}}. ~~Despite being absent from all official versions of the game, he~~ is widely regarded as one of the major community icons of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''.		'''Herobrine''' is the subject of a community-made {{w\|creepypasta}}. He is widely regarded as one of the major community icons of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''. Despite his strong significance, he has never been featured in the game.

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	Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>		Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>

	Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{~~ytl~~\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{~~citation~~\|~~url~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409082448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B4KAsDsa9s\|~~title=~~Herobrine sighting\|~~author=~~Nombombs\|~~website=YouTube\|date=~~November 3, 2010}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{~~ytl~~\|B2Vtcewizvc\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011}}</ref>		Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{YouTube link\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|archive=\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010\|t=}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{YouTube link\|2B4KAsDsa9s\|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409082448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B4KAsDsa9s\|Herobrine sighting\|Nombombs\|November 3, 2010\|t=}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{YouTube link\|B2Vtcewizvc\|archive=\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011\|t=}}</ref>

	A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}		A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}

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	=== Streams recovered ===		=== Streams recovered ===
	Because Livestream.com, which hosted the Brocraft streams had long deleted the streams, and since Copeland and Patimuss no longer had copies of their streams when contacted, the original Brocraft streams were considered lost media until they were rediscovered on July 15, 2024. A long-running project by Enderboss25 managed to locate both streams approximately 14 years after they were first broadcasted. The streams had been downloaded by the YouTube user @brutallillfjomp, who stated in a comment that "I had no idea this was lost media. I downloaded that stream back in the day. I've had it uploaded privately to my channel for years, thinking it was nothing special. I've made the two videos available on my channel now, as well as some Herobrine clip I download from YouTube back in the day."		Because Livestream.com, which hosted the Brocraft streams had long deleted the streams, and since Copeland and Patimuss no longer had copies of their streams when contacted, the original Brocraft streams were considered lost media until they were rediscovered on July 15, 2024. A long-running project by Enderboss25, managed to locate both streams approximately 14 years after they were first broadcasted, when @blameitonjorge uploaded a video covering the lost streams. The streams had been downloaded by the YouTube user @brutallillfjomp, who stated in a comment under that video "I had no idea this was lost media. I downloaded that stream back in the day. I've had it uploaded privately to my channel for years, thinking it was nothing special. I've made the two videos available on my channel now, as well as some Herobrine clip I download from YouTube back in the day", proceeding to unprivate both the Copeland stream,<ref name="stream">{{Citation\|url=https://archive.org/details/copeland-lost-herobrine-stream\|title=Copeland Lost Herobrine Stream\|author=[https://archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Copeland%22 Copeland]\|website=Archive.org}}</ref><ref>{{ytl\|qRzX7CDxQsI\|Live Show Procaster Mon Aug 30 2010 11 24 42 AM on Minecrafterryday live streaming video powere\|brutallillfjomp\|July 15, 2024}}</ref> and the Patimuss stream.<ref name="stream" /><ref>{{ytl\|-YNi0yE8Q5w\|Live Show Procaster Mon Aug 30 2010 11 56 23 PM on Minecrafterryday live streaming video powere\|brutallillfjomp\|July 15, 2024}}</ref>

	~~He proceeded~~ to ~~upload~~ both the Copeland stream,<ref name="stream">{{Citation\|url=https://archive.org/details/copeland-lost-herobrine-stream\|title=Copeland Lost Herobrine Stream\|author=[https://archive.org/search?query=creator%3A%22Copeland%22 Copeland]\|website=Archive.org}}</ref><ref>{{ytl\|qRzX7CDxQsI\|Live Show Procaster Mon Aug 30 2010 11 24 42 AM on Minecrafterryday live streaming video powere\|brutallillfjomp\|July 15, 2024}}</ref> and the Patimuss stream.<ref name=stream/><ref>{{ytl\|-YNi0yE8Q5w\|Live Show Procaster Mon Aug 30 2010 11 56 23 PM on Minecrafterryday live streaming video powere\|brutallillfjomp\|July 15, 2024}}</ref>

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	*Based on Herobrine's popularity, from 2013 to 2017, author Mark Cheverton wrote the ''{{W\|Gameknight999\|newtab=1}}'' series of 24 novels in 6 trilogies, featuring Herobrine as the primary antagonist. The series is unofficially based on ''Minecraft''. The second novel of the series became a bestseller listed in ''Publisher's Weekly''<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Frontlist Fiction \|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|magazine=Publishers Weekly \|date=17 November 2014 \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605040520/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Series \|newspaper=The New York Times \|date=8 February 2015 \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|access-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162325/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>		*Based on Herobrine's popularity, from 2013 to 2017, author Mark Cheverton wrote the ''{{W\|Gameknight999\|newtab=1}}'' series of 24 novels in 6 trilogies, featuring Herobrine as the primary antagonist. The series is unofficially based on ''Minecraft''. The second novel of the series became a bestseller listed in ''Publisher's Weekly''<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Frontlist Fiction \|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|magazine=Publishers Weekly \|date=17 November 2014 \|access-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-date=5 June 2021 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210605040520/https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/pw-bestsellers/kidsfiction/20141117.html \|url-status=live }}</ref> and ''The New York Times''.<ref>{{citation \|title=Bestsellers - Children's Series \|newspaper=The New York Times \|date=8 February 2015 \|url=https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|access-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-date=6 July 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162325/https://www.nytimes.com/books/best-sellers/2015/02/08/series-books/ \|url-status=live }}</ref>
	*Herobrine was referenced by [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] in the video [[Minecraft:THE HORROR OF MINECRAFT]] among other fan made horror content such as [[Minecraft:Huggy & Friends]], specified cited as the most popular creepypasta.<ref>{{YouTube link\|ZY34OTV30Ck&t\|archive=\|HOW SCARY IS MINECRAFT?\|Minecraft\|February 14, 2026\|t=5m21s}}</ref>		*Herobrine was referenced by [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] in the video [[Minecraft:THE HORROR OF MINECRAFT]] among other fan made horror content such as [[Minecraft:Huggy & Friends]], specified cited as the most popular creepypasta.<ref>{{YouTube link\|ZY34OTV30Ck&t\|archive=\|HOW SCARY IS MINECRAFT?\|Minecraft\|February 14, 2026\|t=5m21s}}</ref>
	*In an installment of [[Minecraft:Building Blocks]], a series of articles on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]], [[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]] mentions Herobrine. While doing so, the article links to the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki]] article on the character.<ref>{{Mcnet\|monster-room\|Building Blocks: Monster Room\|February 26, 2026\|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]\|quote=Have I accidentally got myself turned around in the tunnels and mined into my own basement? Or has someone else somehow gotten into my world? Usually, the answer is much simpler – it’s our structure of the month, the [[Minecraft:monster room]].}}</ref>		*In an installment of [[Minecraft:Building Blocks]], a series of articles on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]], [[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]] mentions Herobrine. While doing so, the article links to the [[Minecraft:Minecraft Wiki]] article on the character.<ref>{{Mcnet\|monster-room\|Building Blocks: Monster Room\|February 26, 2026\|[[Minecraft:Duncan Geere]]\|quote=Have I accidentally got myself turned around in the tunnels and mined into my own basement? Or has ''someone else'' somehow gotten into my world? Usually, the answer is much simpler – it’s our structure of the month, the [[Minecraft:monster room]].}}</ref>
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	Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>		Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>

	Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{ytl\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{~~ytl~~\|2B4KAsDsa9s\|Herobrine sighting\|Nombombs\|November 3, 2010}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{ytl\|B2Vtcewizvc\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011}}</ref>		Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{ytl\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409082448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B4KAsDsa9s\|title=Herobrine sighting\|author=Nombombs\|website=YouTube\|date=November 3, 2010}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{ytl\|B2Vtcewizvc\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011}}</ref>

	A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}		A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}
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	== Official cameos ==		== Official cameos ==
	Herobrine has appeared or been mentioned in official [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios\|Mojang]] images and webpages as an inside joke. His first appearance in official Mojang images was with the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210221084148/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend Wedding Weekend] in August 2011, in which he was just behind Notch's ''Minecraft'' character. He then made several appearances in material related to [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]]: firstly the website header, where he was just behind Notch yet again.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://minecon.mojang.com/\|title=MineCon 2011\|website=Mojang.com\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110922104118/http://minecon.mojang.com/}}</ref> He then appeared in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2NACUlwmE the official MINECON 2011 trailer] created by Hat Films, at 3:11, after players were asked to submit skins to appear in the trailer.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/~~20111030195746~~/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pv9mzW1Cms\|title=Minecraft Trailer Competition!\|website=YouTube\|author=HaatFilms\|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> In the convention itself, a Herobrine statue was present in the Xbox section, on the board behind the Xbox stations. During the closing of the convention, a user named Zaralith won the Herobrine statue by correctly answering the give-away question "How many Fable games are there?" Some users have pointed to this as proof of his future addition, however there is no proof he has been portrayed for anything other than baiting fans.		Herobrine has appeared or been mentioned in official [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios\|Mojang]] images and webpages as an inside joke. His first appearance in official Mojang images was with the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210221084148/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend Wedding Weekend] in August 2011, in which he was just behind Notch's ''Minecraft'' character. He then made several appearances in material related to [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]]: firstly the website header, where he was just behind Notch yet again.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://minecon.mojang.com/\|title=MineCon 2011\|website=Mojang.com\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110922104118/http://minecon.mojang.com/}}</ref> He then appeared in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2NACUlwmE the official MINECON 2011 trailer] created by Hat Films, at 3:11, after players were asked to submit skins to appear in the trailer.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822215118/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pv9mzW1Cms\|title=Minecraft Trailer Competition!\|website=YouTube\|author=HaatFilms\|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> In the convention itself, a Herobrine statue was present in the Xbox section, on the board behind the Xbox stations. During the closing of the convention, a user named Zaralith won the Herobrine statue by correctly answering the give-away question "How many Fable games are there?" Some users have pointed to this as proof of his future addition, however there is no proof he has been portrayed for anything other than baiting fans.

	Herobrine then appeared in the instruction booklets of some of the first [[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] sets, among other ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:character]]s. He also appeared in [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft ''Minecraft's'' Facebook page] on the cover photo in mid-2012,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726122129/http://www.facebook.com/minecraft\|title=Minecraft\|website=Facebook}}</ref> although the image was created by a fan for a competition with the theme of "summer picnic", hence his inclusion may not be fully intentional.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://mojang.com/\|website=\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712190445/http://mojang.com/\|title=Mojang — Creators of Minecraft}}</ref>		Herobrine then appeared in the instruction booklets of some of the first [[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] sets, among other ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:character]]s. He also appeared in [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft ''Minecraft's'' Facebook page] on the cover photo in mid-2012,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726122129/http://www.facebook.com/minecraft\|title=Minecraft\|website=Facebook}}</ref> although the image was created by a fan for a competition with the theme of "summer picnic", hence his inclusion may not be fully intentional.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://mojang.com/\|website=\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712190445/http://mojang.com/\|title=Mojang — Creators of Minecraft}}</ref>

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	'''Herobrine''' is the subject of a community-made {{w\|creepypasta}}. Despite being absent from all official versions of the game, he is widely regarded as one of the major community icons of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''.		'''Herobrine''' is the subject of a community-made {{w\|creepypasta}}. Despite being absent from all official versions of the game, he is widely regarded as one of the major community icons of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]''.

	The first stories and images ever posted about Herobrine, as well as the Brocraft streams, are regarded as canonical, as they were fundamental to the creation and popularization of the character. Any portrayals of the character created after these events are considered fan-made adaptations and variations.

	== Existence disclaimer ==		== Existence disclaimer ==

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	== Existence disclaimer ==		== Existence disclaimer ==
	Herobrine does '''not''' exist in any official versions of ''Minecraft'', and never has. There are no references to him at all in the game's source code, and there is no code to allow for any [[Minecraft:entity]] to act like Herobrine. It is not possible for Herobrine to have ever existed in any unmodified [[Minecraft:client]]s or [[Minecraft:server]]s. Any appearances of Herobrine are caused by either [[Minecraft:mod\|unofficial modifications]] being installed, or because of another [[Minecraft:player]] using a customized [[Minecraft:skin]] texture to resemble the character.		Herobrine does ''not'' exist in any official versions of ''Minecraft'', and never has. There are no references to him at all in the game's source code, and there is no code to allow for any [[Minecraft:entity]] to act like Herobrine. It is not possible for Herobrine to have ever existed in any unmodified [[Minecraft:client]]s or [[Minecraft:server]]s. Any appearances of Herobrine are caused by either [[Minecraft:mod\|unofficial modifications]] being installed, or because of another [[Minecraft:player]] using a customized [[Minecraft:skin]] texture to resemble the character.

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	Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>		Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>

	Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{~~ytl~~\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{~~citation~~\|~~url~~=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409082448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B4KAsDsa9s\|~~title=~~Herobrine sighting\|~~author=~~Nombombs\|~~website=YouTube\|date=~~November 3, 2010}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{~~ytl~~\|B2Vtcewizvc\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011}}</ref>		Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{YouTube link\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|archive=\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010\|t=}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{YouTube link\|2B4KAsDsa9s\|archive=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409082448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B4KAsDsa9s\|Herobrine sighting\|Nombombs\|November 3, 2010\|t=}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{YouTube link\|B2Vtcewizvc\|archive=\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011\|t=}}</ref>

	A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}		A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}

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	Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>		Herobrine occasionally interacts with other mobs. He is sometimes able to take control of passive animals, causing them to also exhibit his blank white eyes,<ref name=who/> and revive/spawn undead mobs.<ref>{{ytl\|ZxU-h6JCq0M\|Minecraft: Herobrine Mod (Herobrine, Notch, Evil Chickens and More!) Mod Showcase\|MCFinest\|December 14, 2013}}</ref> He seems capable of drastically changing his environments with no viable source of resources to do so. Most expansions to his abilities involve [[Minecraft:cobblestone]] placing,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.planetminecraft.com/blog/herobrine-pyramid-on-singleplayer\|title=Herobrine Pyramid On Singleplayer!!!!\|website=Planet Minecraft\|author=charman305\|date=December 27, 2011}}</ref> dungeon building,<ref name=tkelly2/> using redstone torches<ref name=tkelly1/> and setting traps.<ref>{{ytl\|RtnhaiLoNDU\|Minecraft - him in my minecraft\|DrFunkyStarcraft\|November 12, 2010.}}</ref> He exhibits all the behaviors of a [[Minecraft:Creative]] mode player in the game. While he is usually mute, some interpretations have him communicating with players, typically by sending them ominous messages through signs<ref>{{ytl\|gR4g_bDUURk\|Herobrine SPOTTED hackforums RPS Minecraft\|Zher0\|November 4, 2010}}</ref> or [[Minecraft:chat]]<ref>{{ytl\|usiQugqY80I\|I SAW HEROBRINE OMG OMG OMG\|Tempotuchable\|December 30, 2010}}</ref> such as "Stop"<ref>{{ytl\|RfQfzna2rrs\|Minecraft - Communicating with HeroBrine (THIS IS REAL, ITS NOT FAKE THIS TIME)\|Fanmakers\|November 24, 2010}}</ref> or "Only God can save/help you now",<ref>{{ytl\|DYC-n00pPKI\|HeroBrine seen 2nd Time\|SakusLP\|December 28, 2010}}</ref> or by screaming as he jumpscares them.<ref>{{ytl\|opuQmQy87x4\|Him\|SharpTH\|October 11, 2010}}</ref> While he usually cannot be killed, in some interpretations he can be defeated, at least temporarily.<ref name=found/>

	Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{ytl\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{~~ytl~~\|2B4KAsDsa9s\|Herobrine sighting\|Nombombs\|November 3, 2010}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{ytl\|B2Vtcewizvc\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011}}</ref>		Herobrine's intentions vary, but they usually fall under two categories: the "stalker" variation, based on the original canonical events, and the "vengeful" variation, derived from community interpretation. In the "stalker" variation, he stalks the player, disappearing if approached. In the "vengeful" variation, he tries to ensnare the player in traps, presumably to steal their [[Minecraft:item]]s. He waits for people to enter his dungeons, then either seals them inside,<ref>{{ytl\|bjFaRSSgF_o\|Minecraft HeroBrine wurde gesichtet\|SakusLP\|December 27, 2010}}</ref> or teleports behind them,<ref name=tkelly3/> presumably killing them. Some rarer variations of the latter state he breaks the player's creations<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210409082448/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B4KAsDsa9s\|title=Herobrine sighting\|author=Nombombs\|website=YouTube\|date=November 3, 2010}}</ref> and steals their items from [[Minecraft:chest]]s.<ref>{{ytl\|B2Vtcewizvc\|minecraft : Herobrine in my house?!?!?!?!\|TheKittyGamer\|August 22, 2011}}</ref>

	A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}		A popular idea in the community is that Herobrine can be "summoned" through the use of a special arrangement of [[Minecraft:block]]s; such a structure is usually referred to as a "Herobrine altar", "Herobrine shrine", "Herobrine totem" or "Herobrine spawner". Typically, this is a 3×3 horizontal square of gold blocks, with a block of netherrack placed on top and four redstone torches placed upright on each side.<ref name=summon/> The block beneath the netherrack varies between versions, with common choices being mossy cobblestone,<ref name=how/> [[Minecraft:soul sand]],<ref>{{citation\|url=https://www.minecraftforum.net/forums/mapping-and-modding-java-edition/minecraft-mods/1275595-the-herobrine-mod-official-3-6?comment=241\|title=If I may make a suggestion for the summoning: Make it a more expensive recipe. EXAMPLE:\|website=Minecraft Forum\|author=thumper10\|date=August 3, 2011}}
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	== Official cameos ==		== Official cameos ==
	Herobrine has appeared or been mentioned in official [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios\|Mojang]] images and webpages as an inside joke. His first appearance in official Mojang images was with the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210221084148/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend Wedding Weekend] in August 2011, in which he was just behind Notch's ''Minecraft'' character. He then made several appearances in material related to [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]]: firstly the website header, where he was just behind Notch yet again.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://minecon.mojang.com/\|title=MineCon 2011\|website=Mojang.com\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110922104118/http://minecon.mojang.com/}}</ref> He then appeared in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2NACUlwmE the official MINECON 2011 trailer] created by Hat Films, at 3:11, after players were asked to submit skins to appear in the trailer.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/~~20111030195746~~/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pv9mzW1Cms\|title=Minecraft Trailer Competition!\|website=YouTube\|author=HaatFilms\|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> In the convention itself, a Herobrine statue was present in the Xbox section, on the board behind the Xbox stations. During the closing of the convention, a user named Zaralith won the Herobrine statue by correctly answering the give-away question "How many Fable games are there?" Some users have pointed to this as proof of his future addition, however there is no proof he has been portrayed for anything other than baiting fans.		Herobrine has appeared or been mentioned in official [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios\|Mojang]] images and webpages as an inside joke. His first appearance in official Mojang images was with the [https://web.archive.org/web/20210221084148/https://notch.tumblr.com/post/8829997577/wedding-weekend Wedding Weekend] in August 2011, in which he was just behind Notch's ''Minecraft'' character. He then made several appearances in material related to [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011]]: firstly the website header, where he was just behind Notch yet again.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://minecon.mojang.com/\|title=MineCon 2011\|website=Mojang.com\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110922104118/http://minecon.mojang.com/}}</ref> He then appeared in [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y2NACUlwmE the official MINECON 2011 trailer] created by Hat Films, at 3:11, after players were asked to submit skins to appear in the trailer.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822215118/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Pv9mzW1Cms\|title=Minecraft Trailer Competition!\|website=YouTube\|author=HaatFilms\|date=October 26, 2011}}</ref> In the convention itself, a Herobrine statue was present in the Xbox section, on the board behind the Xbox stations. During the closing of the convention, a user named Zaralith won the Herobrine statue by correctly answering the give-away question "How many Fable games are there?" Some users have pointed to this as proof of his future addition, however there is no proof he has been portrayed for anything other than baiting fans.

	Herobrine then appeared in the instruction booklets of some of the first [[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] sets, among other ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:character]]s. He also appeared in [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft ''Minecraft's'' Facebook page] on the cover photo in mid-2012,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726122129/http://www.facebook.com/minecraft\|title=Minecraft\|website=Facebook}}</ref> although the image was created by a fan for a competition with the theme of "summer picnic", hence his inclusion may not be fully intentional.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://mojang.com/\|website=\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712190445/http://mojang.com/\|title=Mojang — Creators of Minecraft}}</ref>		Herobrine then appeared in the instruction booklets of some of the first [[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]] sets, among other ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:character]]s. He also appeared in [https://www.facebook.com/minecraft ''Minecraft's'' Facebook page] on the cover photo in mid-2012,<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726122129/http://www.facebook.com/minecraft\|title=Minecraft\|website=Facebook}}</ref> although the image was created by a fan for a competition with the theme of "summer picnic", hence his inclusion may not be fully intentional.<ref>{{Citation\|url=http://mojang.com/\|website=\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712190445/http://mojang.com/\|title=Mojang — Creators of Minecraft}}</ref>

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	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
	File:White Eyes Bug.png\|The original bug that created "white eyes" in dark caves.		File:White Eyes Bug.png\|The original bug that created "white eyes" in dark caves
	File:HerobrineInAlpha.jpg\|The original screenshot featuring Herobrine.		File:HerobrineInAlpha.jpg\|The original screenshot featuring Herobrine
	File:Herobrine Hill.png\|Another screenshot taken on the same seed from the same position.		File:Herobrine Hill.png\|Another screenshot taken on the same seed from the same position
	File:Herobrine Enhanced.png\|A stream screenshot posted in the forum thread, enhanced by a forum user.		File:Herobrine Enhanced.png\|A stream screenshot posted in the forum thread, enhanced by a forum user
	File:Herobrine Contrast.jpg\|Another enhanced stream screenshot posted in the forum thread.		File:Herobrine Contrast.jpg\|Another enhanced stream screenshot posted in the forum thread
	File:Herobrine Decontrast.png\|The previous screenshot de-enhanced.		File:Herobrine Decontrast.png\|The previous screenshot de-enhanced
	File:Herobrine Eyes 1.png\|Another enhanced screenshot from the forum thread.		File:Herobrine Eyes 1.png\|Another enhanced screenshot from the forum thread
	File:Herobrine Eyes 2.jpg\|An even more enhanced version.		File:Herobrine Eyes 2.jpg\|An even more enhanced version
	File:Herobrine Stream 1 Thumbnail.jpg\|Thumbnail image of Copeland's stream.		File:Herobrine Stream 1 Thumbnail.jpg\|Thumbnail image of Copeland's stream
	File:Herobrine Stream 2 Thumbnail.jpg\|Thumbnail image of Patimuss's stream.		File:Herobrine Stream 2 Thumbnail.jpg\|Thumbnail image of Patimuss's stream
	File:Herobrine Stream Screenshot 1.png\|A screenshot of the original stream, found in a Facepunch thread.		File:Herobrine Stream Screenshot 1.png\|A screenshot of the original stream, found in a Facepunch thread
	File:Herobrine Stream Screenshot 2.png\|Another screenshot from the same thread.		File:Herobrine Stream Screenshot 2.png\|Another screenshot from the same thread
	File:HIM!.jpg\|A screenshot of Patimuss' stream.		File:HIM!.jpg\|A screenshot of Patimuss' stream
	File:Herobrine Sighting 1.png\|The first fanmade "sighting" to appear in Copeland's thread.		File:Herobrine Sighting 1.png\|The first fanmade "sighting" to appear in Copeland's thread
	File:Herobrine Sighting 2.png\|The second sighting to appear in the thread.		File:Herobrine Sighting 2.png\|The second sighting to appear in the thread
	File:Herobrine Sighting 3 Dark.png\|The third sighting from the thread.		File:Herobrine Sighting 3 Dark.png\|The third sighting from the thread
	File:Herobrine Sighting 3 Bright.png\|Brightened version.		File:Herobrine Sighting 3 Bright.png\|Brightened version
	File:Herobrine Sighting 4.jpg\|The fourth sighting.		File:Herobrine Sighting 4.jpg\|The fourth sighting
	File:Herobrine Cave.png\|Another sighting in a cave.		File:Herobrine Cave.png\|Another sighting in a cave
	File:Herosheep.jpg\|The first instance of an animal "possessed" by Herobrine.		File:Herosheep.jpg\|The first instance of an animal "possessed" by Herobrine
	File:Heroswine.png\|A Herobrine pig.		File:Heroswine.png\|A Herobrine pig
	File:Jesse-maccabe-minecraft-cabininteriordev.jpg\|Herobrine in {{MCSM}} concept art.		File:Jesse-maccabe-minecraft-cabininteriordev.jpg\|Herobrine in {{MCSM}} concept art
	File:Dev Diaries Herobrine.jpeg\|Herobrine in [[Minecraft:Dev Diaries]]		File:Dev Diaries Herobrine.jpeg\|Herobrine in [[Minecraft:Dev Diaries]]
	</gallery>		</gallery>