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Enables mob heads to drop when mobs are killed by players.

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Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Display Player Heads as DecorationCollecting Heads When a player dies anywhere in your world, their head automatically drops at the death location.…Recover a Player's Head After DeathFinding the Dropped Head When a player dies, their head drops as an item at the exact location of death. If you…Set Up a Memorial or GraveyardChoosing a Location Select a dedicated area in your world for a graveyard or memorial. This could be near spawn, in a…Understand Head Appearance and Skin ChangesHow Heads Capture Appearance When a player dies, the datapack captures their current skin and creates a head item…

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to do anything to enable heads dropping when players die?
No, the datapack works automatically once installed—heads will drop at the death location without any configuration needed. Just make sure the datapack is loaded in your world.
What happens if a player changes their skin after their head drops?
The dropped head keeps the skin appearance from the moment the player died and will not update to reflect any new skins they apply later. This is intentional, making each dropped head a snapshot of that player's appearance at death.
Can I collect player heads and display them as decoration?
Yes, dropped heads can be picked up like any item and placed on armor stands, head blocks, or in item frames to create displays, memorials, or trophies.
Do heads drop if a player dies to fall damage, fire, or other environmental damage?
Yes, heads drop whenever a player dies for any reason—whether from mobs, environmental damage, PvP, or accidents.

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