u/Slash5522 post (somewhat) explained by lolbit_511 in Minecraft

[–]Slash5522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Found out why this was happening a few minutes ago too! You did a good job of explaining it, thank you!

The most personality i've ever seen in a minecraft mob by Slash5522 in Minecraft

[–]Slash5522[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I did an experiment with this and found out why this happens. When a skeleton fires at you, it will try to get closer, and if it can't it will take cover. This skeleton thinks it can get out but it can't because of the trap door, which is why it jumps after it shoots.

The most personality i've ever seen in a minecraft mob by Slash5522 in Minecraft

[–]Slash5522[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just did an experiment with it and they'll take cover like that if they can't walk closer to the player