How Do You Get Player Heads in Minecraft?

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Ever wondered how some Minecraft players manage to get those cool player heads for decoration or to wear as a disguise? We’ve got you covered with a simple explanation.
Getting player heads in Minecraft might seem like a magical secret, but it’s actually quite straightforward once you know how.
Short Answer: Commands or Mob Kills
To snag a player head in Minecraft, you mainly have two ways: use commands or defeat a charged creeper that kills a player. While using commands is the straightforward method, it requires you to have cheats enabled or be in Creative mode. On the other hand, the mob kill method adds an adventurous twist to your quest for player heads.
Using a command involves typing a specific string into the chat, which instantly gives you the player head you want. For example, /give @p minecraft:player_head{SkullOwner:"PlayerName"}
would get you the head of the player named “PlayerName”. Meanwhile, luring a charged creeper to eliminate a player and drop its head involves more risk but adds fun to the gameplay.
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