Creeper Head Wiki Guide

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a creeper head with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a creeper head is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

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Let’s explore how to add a creeper head to your inventory.

Where to find a Creeper Head in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a creeper head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.8 – 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 – 1.20	Functional Blocks

PlatformÂ is the platform that applies.

Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).

Creative Menu LocationÂ is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Creeper Head

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to make a creeper head:

1 Flint and Steel

How to get a Creeper Head in Survival Mode

You can add a creeper head to your inventory in Survival mode by blowing up aÂ creeperÂ with a charged creeper. So, let’s get started!

1. Find a Creeper and a Charged Creeper

First, you need to find both a creeper as well as a charged creeper.

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In this tutorial, we have found a creeper and charged creeper and fenced them in so that they don’t run away.

TIP:Â You might want to give yourself theÂ Absorption effect. This will add extra yellow hearts to your health bar so you don’t die from the charged creeper explosion.

2. Ignite the Charged Creeper

Next, you will want to ignite the charged creeper. To do this, select the flint and steel in your hotbar. Then position your pointer (the plus sign) on the charged creeper.

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TheÂ game controlÂ to use the flint and steel depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the charged creeper.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the charged creeper.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the charged creeper.
For Education Edition, right click on the charged creeper.

The fuse on the charged creeper should be ignited and soon it will explode.

3. Pick up the Creeper Head

Once the charged creeper has exploded, both mobs will be dead and there will be a hole from the explosion. Since the charged creeper killed the creeper, you should find a creeper head floating on the ground at the bottom of the hole.

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Make sure you pick up the creeper head before it disappears.

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A creeper head is a rare item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a creeper head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Creeper Head (minecraft:skull)	4	64	Java	1.8 – 1.12
	Creeper Head (minecraft:creeper_head)		64	Java	1.13 – 1.20

DescriptionÂ is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used inÂ game commands.

Data ValueÂ (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.

Stack SizeÂ is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)

PlatformÂ is the platform that applies.

Version(s)Â is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.