Just Mob Heads
🗿 Adds a configurable chance for mobs to drop their head, using vanilla resources only.
About this Mod
Just Mob Heads is a minimalistic mod that adds a configurable chance for mobs to drop their head on death. You can also generate every available mob head via commands. Mob heads will keep their name after placement and pickup with the mod installed.
There are config options available to make mob heads only drop on player kill or only by charged creepers.
I've also got a Just Player Heads mod available!
Updated to 26.2, get the Sulfur Cube head now! :)
The mod allows configuration via two config files. The general one is located in ./config/justmobheads-common.toml and contains:
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mobSpecificDropChances default true
If enabled, overrides the 'overallDropChance' variable with the specific values.
enableStandardHeads default false
If enabled, allows Creepers, Skeletons and Zombies to drop their heads.
enableLootingEnchant default true
If enabled, the looting enchant will have an effect on the drop chance.
onlyAdultMobsDropTheirHead default true
If enabled, only adult tameable mobs will have a chance to drop their head on death.
overallDropChance default 0.1, min 0.0001, max 1.0
Sets the chance of a mob dropping its head if 'mobSpecificDropChances' is disabled.
creeperSkeletonZombieDropChance default 0.1, min 0.0001, max 1.0
Sets head drop chance for Zombies, Skeletons and Creepers if 'enableStandardHeads' is enabled.
onlyDropHeadsByChargedCreeper default false
When enabled, only drops mob heads if the source on death is a charged creeper. This overwrites the onlyDropHeadsByPlayerKill value.
onlyDropHeadsByPlayerKill default false
When enabled, only drops mob heads if the source on death is from a player.
The second config file is located in ./config/justmobheads/headchances.txt. This file contains the default drop chances for all mob head drops (1.19 data):
On first load, the existing values are checked for anything missing (e.g. after an update). If that's the case, it'll be appended to the end of the file.
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"all_black_cat" : 0.5,
"allay" : 0.5,
"armorer" : 0.1,
"bat" : 0.25,
"bee" : 0.1,
"black_and_white_rabbit" : 0.1,
"black_cat" : 0.5,
"black_horse" : 0.1,
"black_rabbit" : 0.1,
"black_sheep" : 0.025,
"blaze" : 0.01,
"blue_axolotl" : 0.5,
"blue_parrot" : 0.75,
"blue_sheep" : 0.025,
"british_shorthair_cat" : 0.5,
"brown_horse" : 0.1,
"brown_llama" : 0.05,
"brown_mooshroom" : 0.05,
"brown_rabbit" : 0.1,
"brown_sheep" : 0.025,
"brown_trader_llama" : 0.25,
"butcher" : 0.1,
"calico_cat" : 0.5,
"cartographer" : 0.1,
"cave_spider" : 0.01,
"charged_creeper" : 1.0,
"chestnut_horse" : 0.1,
"chicken" : 0.05,
"cleric" : 0.1,
"cod" : 0.1,
"cold_frog" : 0.1,
"cow" : 0.05,
"creamy_horse" : 0.1,
"creamy_llama" : 0.05,
"creamy_trader_llama" : 0.25,
"cyan_axolotl" : 0.5,
"cyan_parrot" : 0.75,
"cyan_sheep" : 0.025,
"dark_brown_horse" : 0.1,
"dolphin" : 0.2,
"donkey" : 0.1,
"drowned" : 0.05,
"elder_guardian" : 0.3,
"enderman" : 0.02,
"endermite" : 0.02,
"evoker" : 0.02,
"farmer" : 0.1,
"fisherman" : 0.1,
"fletcher" : 0.1,
"ghast" : 0.1,
"glow_squid" : 0.2,
"goat" : 0.05,
"gold_axolotl" : 0.5,
"gold_rabbit" : 0.1,
"gray_horse" : 0.1,
"gray_llama" : 0.05,
"gray_parrot" : 0.75,
"gray_sheep" : 0.025,
"gray_trader_llama" : 0.25,
"green_parrot" : 0.75,
"green_sheep" : 0.025,
"guardian" : 0.02,
"hoglin" : 0.1,
"husk" : 0.03,
"illusioner" : 0.25,
"iron_golem" : 0.02,
"jeb_sheep" : 0.2,
"jellie_cat" : 0.5,
"killer_rabbit" : 0.1,
"leatherworker" : 0.1,
"librarian" : 0.1,
"light_blue_sheep" : 0.025,
"light_gray_sheep" : 0.025,
"lime_sheep" : 0.025,
"lucy_axolotl" : 0.5,
"magenta_sheep" : 0.025,
"magma_cube" : 0.05,
"mason" : 0.1,
"mooshroom" : 0.05,
"mule" : 0.1,
"nitwit" : 0.1,
"ocelot" : 0.1,
"orange_sheep" : 0.025,
"panda" : 0.5,
"persian_cat" : 0.5,
"phantom" : 0.1,
"pig" : 0.05,
"piglin" : 0.05,
"piglin_brute" : 0.1,
"pillager" : 0.2,
"pink_sheep" : 0.025,
"polar_bear" : 0.2,
"pufferfish" : 0.1,
"purple_sheep" : 0.025,
"ragdoll_cat" : 0.5,
"ravager" : 0.2,
"red_cat" : 0.5,
"red_fox" : 0.25,
"red_parrot" : 0.75,
"red_sheep" : 0.025,
"salmon" : 0.1,
"salt_and_pepper_rabbit" : 0.1,
"shepherd" : 0.1,
"shulker" : 0.05,
"siamese_cat" : 0.5,
"silverfish" : 0.05,
"skeleton_horse" : 0.25,
"slime" : 0.05,
"snow_fox" : 0.25,
"snow_golem" : 0.1,
"snowman" : 0.05,
"spider" : 0.05,
"squid" : 0.05,
"stray" : 0.1,
"strider" : 0.1,
"tabby_cat" : 0.5,
"tadpole" : 0.05,
"temperate_frog" : 0.1,
"toast_rabbit" : 0.5,
"toolsmith" : 0.1,
"tropical_fish" : 0.1,
"turtle" : 0.1,
"vex" : 0.25,
"villager" : 0.1,
"vindicator" : 0.25,
"wandering_trader" : 1.0,
"warden" : 1.0,
"warm_frog" : 0.1,
"weaponsmith" : 0.1,
"white_cat" : 0.5,
"white_horse" : 0.1,
"white_llama" : 0.05,
"white_rabbit" : 0.1,
"white_sheep" : 0.025,
"white_trader_llama" : 0.25,
"wild_axolotl" : 0.5,
"witch" : 0.05,
"wither" : 1.0,
"wolf" : 0.05,
"yellow_sheep" : 0.025,
"zoglin" : 0.1,
"zombie_armorer" : 0.1,
"zombie_butcher" : 0.1,
"zombie_cartographer" : 0.1,
"zombie_cleric" : 0.1,
"zombie_farmer" : 0.1,
"zombie_fisherman" : 0.1,
"zombie_fletcher" : 0.1,
"zombie_horse" : 0.25,
"zombie_leatherworker" : 0.1,
"zombie_librarian" : 0.1,
"zombie_mason" : 0.1,
"zombie_nitwit" : 0.1,
"zombie_shepherd" : 0.1,
"zombie_toolsmith" : 0.1,
"zombie_villager" : 0.1,
"zombie_weaponsmith" : 0.1,
"zombified_piglin" : 0.1,
/jmh reload - Reloads all changes made to the "./config/justmobheads/headchances.txt" config file.
/jmh head list - Lists all mobnames of available mob heads.
/jmh head <mobname> <amount> - Generates <amount> of heads from <mobname>.
Command examples:
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Texture values instead of generation via player-names
The mod uses texture values to generate the mob heads. This means that there won't be any lag, which player-name generated heads usually cause.
Pure Vanilla Resources
Because the mod does not add any custom blocks, you may remove the mod and still have the heads previously gathered in-game.
When does a head drop?
Whenever the player kills a mob, there is a chance that they drop their head. There are pre-defined chances in the config file, but you may alter them to your liking. It'll be dropped at their death location.
How many mobs are added?
Every mob has been added. When Minecraft updates, the newly added mobs receive a head drop as well. You can see the entire mob head list above under configurable.
What about Creepers, Skeletons and Zombies?
By default the standard heads do not drop, because you can collect them via a charged creeper. You can however enable the option within the config file for all three to drop their respective head on death just as any other mob.
Does Looting have an effect?
The Looting enchant has an effect on the head drop chance. This can be enabled/disabled within the config file. The increased chance is 3.5% at level I, 4.5% at level II, and 5.5% at level III and so forth. It also works with looting levels higher than 3.
You may freely use this mod in any modpack, as long as the download remains hosted within the CurseForge or Modrinth ecosystem.
Serilum.com contains an overview and more information on all mods available.
For issues, ideas, suggestions or anything else there is the Github repo. Thanks!
Available Versions
How to Install Just Mob Heads on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Just Mob Heads". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+25 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Just Mob Heads server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Just Mob Heads compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Just Mob Heads officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Just Mob Heads – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Just Mob Heads consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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