Always A Wither Skull Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do I need to do anything to activate this mod after installing it?
No setup is required. The mod works passively in the background, so every wither skeleton you kill will drop a skull automatically from the moment it's loaded.
Does the mod guarantee a skull drop from every wither skeleton?
Yes, the drop is guaranteed on every wither skeleton death, regardless of enchantments or random chance. You don't need Looting or any other enchantment to get a skull.
Does Looting still matter if I have this mod installed?
No, Looting has no effect on the skull drop because the mod already forces a guaranteed drop. You can still use Looting for other drops like coal and stone swords, but it won't change your skull count.
Will this mod work on a server, or only in singleplayer?
It works on both singleplayer and multiplayer servers, but it must be installed on the server side for the guaranteed drops to apply. If only the client has it, the server's normal drop logic will still be used.
Can I use this mod with other modpacks like The Vanilla Experience?
Yes, it's designed to be compatible with modpacks such as The Vanilla Experience and Serilun's Quality of Life Bundle. As long as there's no other mod overriding wither skeleton loot tables, it should work fine.
Does this mod change anything else about wither skeletons or the Wither boss?
No, it only affects the skull drop rate. Wither skeleton behavior, health, damage, and the Wither boss fight itself are all unchanged.
Why am I still not getting skulls even with the mod installed?
Make sure the mod is actually loaded and that no other mod is overriding wither skeleton loot tables. On a server, confirm the mod is installed server-side, not just on your client.
Can I use this mod to farm skulls faster in a Nether fortress?
Yes, since every kill guarantees a skull, you can set up a standard wither skeleton farm and collect a skull from every mob. This removes the randomness that normally makes skull farming slow.
Does this mod affect performance or cause lag?
No, it's a lightweight mod that only modifies the drop table, so it has essentially no impact on performance or TPS. It won't add lag even in large farms or on busy servers.
How many skulls do I need to summon the Wither, and does this mod help with that?
You need three wither skeleton skulls to summon the Wither, and this mod makes getting them much faster since every kill drops one. Just defeat three wither skeletons and you'll have enough to build the summoning structure.