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

Minecraft Java Item ID

Player Head ID

The player head is a decorative head block showing a player's skin, obtained in vanilla only via commands. Custom texture heads are widely used for detailed decoration and map making.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:player_head

Player Head Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inCreative

Shared ID, data value 3 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)397

Shared ID, data value 3 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Player Head

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

/give @p minecraft:player_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:player_head 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 397 1 3

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 Player Head

Finding Player Head

Mine Player Head blocks.

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

Build With Player Head

minecraft:player_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 →

Need a different material? Browse Minecraft Block IDs or compare the related blocks below.

About Player Head in Minecraft

The player head is a decorative head block showing a player's skin, obtained in vanilla only via commands. Custom texture heads are widely used for detailed decoration and map making.

Player Head Command Examples

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

Player Head FAQ

What is the item ID for Player Head?

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

What is the numerical ID for Player Head?

Player Head has the historical numerical ID 397 with data value 3, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:player_head instead.

How do I give myself Player Head in Minecraft?

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

How many Player Head can stack in one slot?

Player Head stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.