Pixel art illustration of a creeper head, a blocky decorative head block
Minecraft Java Item ID

Creeper Head ID

The creeper head is a decorative head block dropped when a creeper is killed by a charged creeper explosion. It is used for decoration, wearing, and crafting the creeper banner pattern.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:creeper_head

Creeper Head Item Facts

Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)397

Shared ID, data value 4 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Creeper Head

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:creeper_head 1

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Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 397 1

Give command syntax by version

Java 1.13+
/give @p minecraft:creeper_head 1
Namespaced ID (current format)
Java 1.8–1.12.2
/give @p 397 1 4
Numerical ID + data value

Rows appear only when the underlying value is verified: the Java 1.8–1.12.2 row requires a reviewed historical numerical ID, and the Bedrock row appears only when this exact namespaced ID exists in the Bedrock registry.

How to Get Creeper Head

Finding Creeper Head

  • Mine Creeper Head blocks.

Prefer commands? Jump back to the give command matrix above to get Creeper Head instantly.

What Can You Craft With Creeper Head?

Creeper Head is a crafting ingredient in 1 reviewed recipe:

Build With Creeper Head

minecraft:creeper_head is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

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About Creeper Head in Minecraft

The creeper head is a decorative head block dropped when a creeper is killed by a charged creeper explosion. It is used for decoration, wearing, and crafting the creeper banner pattern.

Creeper Head Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:creeper_head 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:creeper_head 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:creeper_head 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:creeper_head

Creeper Head FAQ

What is the item ID for Creeper Head?

The item ID for Creeper Head is minecraft:creeper_head. Java Edition commands such as /give, /clear, and /setblock use this namespaced ID.

What is the numerical ID for Creeper Head?

Creeper Head has the historical numerical ID 397 with data value 4, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:creeper_head instead.

How do I give myself Creeper Head in Minecraft?

Open the chat window and run /give @p minecraft:creeper_head 1 to give the nearest player one Creeper Head. Replace @p with a player name to target someone else.

How many Creeper Head can stack in one slot?

Creeper Head stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.

What can you craft with Creeper Head?

Creeper Head is used to craft Creeper Charge Banner Pattern.

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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