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

Minecraft Java Item ID

Zombie Head ID

The zombie head is a decorative head block dropped when a zombie is killed by a charged creeper explosion. It can be worn, placed as decoration, or used to craft fireworks.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11

Namespaced item ID minecraft:zombie_head

Zombie Head Item Facts

CategoryDecoration Blocks

Maximum stack64

Available inSurvival and Creative

Shared ID, data value 2 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)397

Shared ID, data value 2 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Zombie Head

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

/give @p minecraft:zombie_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:zombie_head 1

Namespaced ID (current format)

Java 1.8–1.12.2

/give @p 397 1 2

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 Zombie Head

Finding Zombie Head

Mine Zombie Head blocks.

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

Build With Zombie Head

minecraft:zombie_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 Zombie Head in Minecraft

The zombie head is a decorative head block dropped when a zombie is killed by a charged creeper explosion. It can be worn, placed as decoration, or used to craft fireworks.

Zombie Head Command Examples

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

Zombie Head FAQ

What is the item ID for Zombie Head?

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

What is the numerical ID for Zombie Head?

Zombie Head has the historical numerical ID 397 with data value 2, used in Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier. Current versions use minecraft:zombie_head instead.

How do I give myself Zombie Head in Minecraft?

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

How many Zombie Head can stack in one slot?

Zombie Head stacks up to 64 per inventory slot.