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How to Get a Custom Head in Minecraft (Easy Guide for Java Players)

Custom heads in Minecraft are a creative and versatile item, perfect for builders, map makers, and players looking to add a personal touch to their world. In this guide, you'll learn how to obtain custom heads using command blocks—whether it's a favorite mob, a friend’s skin, or even a head shaped like a lantern or food item.

This guide is for the Java version of Minecraft, the custom heads feature is only available on Java Edition.

What is a Custom Head in Minecraft?

Custom heads in Minecraft are modified player or mob heads that retain their original shape but feature unique textures. These heads cannot be obtained through standard survival gameplay and must be summoned using commands or command blocks. The simplest and most efficient way to access a wide variety of custom heads is by using a plugin like Head Database.

Custom heads are best used for the purpose of:

  • Adventure maps

  • Decoration (tables, shelves, statues)

  • Roleplay servers

  • Mini-games

How to Get a Custom Head in Minecraft (Step-by-Step)

What can be found in the following paragraphs is the complete procedure to acquire custom heads through commands and a command block. Here is a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Enable Cheats in Java Edition

  • Log in to your Minecraft Java Edition world.

  • After pressing the ESC key, click on “Open to LAN.”

  • Turn “Allow Cheats” switch to ON.

  • Click “Start LAN World.”

That allows you to use cheats in the game.

Note: You must be in both operator and creative mode to use command blocks.

Step 2: Get a Command Block

You actually should have a command block if you wish to have custom heads by spawning them because the give code for a custom head is often too long to enter into chat, using a command block is required. Firstly, send the message in the chat:

/give @p minecraft:command_block

If you press Enter, the command block will be in your inventory, and the answer is right in front of you.

Note: Command blocks are not accessible via the creative inventory. To get the command block, you have to use the /give command.

Step 3: Find Your Special Code Line on the Web

Check out the site minecraft-heads.com to have access to a good many player heads and other items. There are heads of different types like a lantern, an emoji, an animal, etc.

  • Open the search bar and type in the name of the custom head you prefer.

  • Double click on the head to look at its data.

  • Go down the page and pick the command code from the "Give Command" box.

  • Make sure to choose the version of the Minecraft game that you have installed.

Step 4: Install the Command Block and Transfer the Code

  • Move the command block as you press Shift and click on the right mouse button.

  • Opening the menu of the block is done by right-clicking on the block.

  • Input the code into the block because you can’t paste this full command into the chat window. Instead, paste it into a command block to make it work properly.

  • Press “Done.”

Step 5: Enable the Command Block

For the command block to be activated:

  • Once the command is entered, activate the command block with a redstone pulse (like a button or lever) to receive your custom head.

  • Click or flick it.

The custom head will thus be stored where you can reach it in your inventory!

Custom Player Heads in Minecraft

Do you need the head of a player? Try the following simple command

/give @p minecraft:player_head{SkullOwner:"PlayerName"}

Replace "PlayerName" with the specific username that the player made for himself. For example:

/give @p minecraft:player_head{SkullOwner:"Notch"}

You’d then obtain a head that has the skin of Notch!

Summary of Key Terms Used in Minecraft Custom Head Commands

Term Description
custom head A decorative head with a unique design
command block A block used to execute commands automatically
player heads Heads with a player's skin
skull The internal ID used by Minecraft for heads
command The code used to generate heads or trigger actions
block A fundamental unit in Minecraft
version Refers to your Minecraft game version
code The command line used to spawn the head
player A user in the Minecraft world
item Anything that can be held in the inventory

Final Notes

Whether you're decorating your base, designing an adventure map, or just adding some personality to your world, custom heads offer endless creative possibilities in Minecraft. By using command blocks or plugins like Head Database, you can easily access and place unique head designs that go far beyond standard gameplay. Now that you know how to get custom heads, the only limit is your imagination.