DatapacksJava
Mob head to Player head
Using this datapack, you can turn any mob head into a player head simply by using a Book and Quill along with any mob head in the game, such as a zombie…
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This datapack allows you to transform mob heads into Player Heads using a Book and Quill. Follow the steps below to learn how to use it:
How to Use:
Prepare a Book and Quill:
- Craft or obtain a Book and Quill from your inventory.
Set the Player’s Name:
- Open the Book and Quill.
- Click on the Sign button.
- In the Enter Book Title field, type the exact username of the player whose head you want to create.
- Click Sign and Close to finalize the book.
Combine the Items:
- Throw the signed Book and Quill and the mob head you want to transform (e.g., Zombie Head, Dragon Head, etc.) on the ground.
- The datapack will automatically convert the mob head into a Player Head with the name you provided.
Supported Heads:
Mob Heads:
- Zombie Head.
- Dragon Head.
- Creeper Head.
- Skeleton Skull.
- Wither Skeleton Skull.
- Piglin Head.
Non-Mob Heads:
- Carved Pumpkin.
- Player Head.
Compatibility:
- Fully compatible with all Minecraft 1.21 updates (1.21.0 to 1.21.9).
Additional Notes:
- The player’s username must be from a Java Edition account only. Usernames from other platforms, such as Bedrock Edition, will not work.
- Ensure the player’s username is spelled correctly in the Enter Book Title field for the transformation to work.
- This datapack is perfect for creative builds, servers, or role-playing scenarios.
- If you encounter any issues, double-check that you’re using supported heads and the correct version of Minecraft.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.
Mob head to Player head is a free Minecraft Java datapack. Compatible with Minecraft 1.21, 1.21.5, 1.21.4, 1.21.3 and newer. Downloaded 895 times (via CurseForge). Download it and open it directly in the game.