Getting your hands on player heads in Minecraft 1.14 can really level up your building projects and add that personal touch to your creations. Let me walk you through the different methods you can use to collect these unique decorative blocks.
Using Commands to Get Player Heads
The easiest way to get player heads is through commands, assuming you have operator privileges or are playing in creative mode. Here’s the basic command structure:
/give @p minecraft:player_head{SkullOwner:”USERNAME”} 1
Just replace “USERNAME” with the name of any player whose head you want. Remember, this command only works if cheats are enabled in your world.
Finding Heads in Survival Mode
If you’re playing survival and want to collect heads legitimately, you’ve got a few options. The most straightforward way is to defeat a Charged Creeper – but there’s a catch. You’ll need to get the Charged Creeper to explode near the player or mob whose head you want to collect.
Creating a Charged Creeper
Here’s a step-by-step process:
1. Wait for a thunderstorm
2. Find a regular Creeper
3. Have it get struck by lightning (naturally or using a Trident with Channeling)
4. Lure it near your target
5. Let it explode
Trading for Heads
In some multiplayer servers, you might find player heads available through community trading systems. While this isn’t a vanilla feature, it’s worth checking out if you’re playing on a server with custom plugins.
Best Practices for Head Collection
When hunting for heads in survival mode, I always recommend:
– Keeping a Channeling Trident ready
– Building a mob trap to catch Creepers
– Creating a safe area for the charging process
– Having name tags ready to prevent mobs from despawning
Creative Uses for Player Heads
Once you’ve got your collection started, try using heads for:
– Custom decoration in builds
– Creating realistic statues
– Making unique trophy rooms
– Designing advanced redstone contraptions with visual feedback
Remember, player heads aren’t just decorative – they can be used with redstone comparators to create sophisticated circuits, making them both practical and aesthetic additions to your Minecraft world.
The best part about collecting player heads is how they can transform ordinary builds into personalized masterpieces. Whether you’re creating a hall of fame or just want to add some character to your latest construction project, player heads are versatile decorative blocks that are well worth the effort to obtain.
