
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 head, a dragon head, or even a Carved Pumpkin.
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About this Mod
Mob head to Player head!
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.
Available Versions
How to Install Mob head to Player head on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.10).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Mob head to Player head". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8 (+8 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Mob head to Player head server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (1.21.10). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Mob head to Player head compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Mob head to Player head officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.10, 1.21.9, 1.21.8. 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 Mob head to Player head – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Mob head to Player head 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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