Pixel art illustration of a dragon head, a blocky decorative head block

Minecraft Java Item ID

Dragon Head ID

The dragon head is a decorative head block found on the bow of end ships. Its jaw opens and closes when powered by redstone or worn by a moving player.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:dragon_head

Dragon Head Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)397

Shared ID, data value 5 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Dragon Head

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

/give @p minecraft:dragon_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:dragon_head 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 397 1 5

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 Dragon Head

Finding Dragon Head

Mine Dragon Head blocks.

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

Build With Dragon Head

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

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Dragon Head in Minecraft

The dragon head is a decorative head block found on the bow of end ships. Its jaw opens and closes when powered by redstone or worn by a moving player.

Dragon Head Command Examples

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

Dragon Head FAQ

What is the item ID for Dragon Head?

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

What is the numerical ID for Dragon Head?

Dragon Head has the historical numerical ID 397 with data value 5, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:dragon_head instead.

How do I give myself Dragon Head in Minecraft?

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

How many Dragon Head can stack in one slot?

Dragon Head stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.