How To Make A Skeleton Skull In Minecraft

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How to make a Skeleton Skull in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a skeleton skull with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull is an item that you can not make with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

skeleton skull

Let's explore how to add a skeleton skull to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A skeleton skull is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

PlatformSupported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)Yes (1.4.2)
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)Yes (0.12.1)
Xbox 360 Xbox 360Yes
Xbox One Xbox OneYes
PS3 PS3Yes
PS4 PS4Yes
Wii U Wii UYes
Nintendo Switch Nintendo SwitchYes
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 EditionYes
Education Edition Education EditionYes

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable. NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Skeleton Skull in Creative Mode

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.8 - 1.19Decoration Blocks Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java Edition (PC/Mac)1.19.3 - 1.21.6Functional Blocks Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE) Pocket Edition (PE)1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360 Xbox 360TU35 - TU69Decorations Decorations
Xbox One Xbox OneCU23 - CU43Decorations Decorations
Xbox One Xbox One1.2.5 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
PS3 PS31.26 - 1.76Decorations Decorations
PS4 PS41.26 - 1.91Decorations Decorations
PS4 PS41.14.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Wii U Wii UPatch 3 - Patch 38Decorations Decorations
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.04 - 1.11Decorations Decorations
Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch1.5.0 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition0.14.1 - 1.1.3Decorations Decorations
Windows 10 Edition Windows 10 Edition1.2 - 1.21.90Items Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:

PlatformVersion(s)Creative Menu Location
Education Edition Education Edition0.14.2 - 1.0.18Decorations Decorations
Education Edition Education Edition1.0.21 - 1.21.03Items Items

Definitions

  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
  • Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Skeleton Skull

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to make a skeleton skull:

flint and steel 1 Flint and Steel

How to get a Skeleton Skull in Survival Mode

You can add a skeleton skull to your inventory in Survival mode by blowing up a skeleton with a charged creeper. So, let's get started!

1. Find a Skeleton and a Charged Creeper

First, you need to find both a skeleton as well as a charged creeper.

skeleton charged creeper

creeper and charged creeper in fenced area

In this tutorial, we have found a skeleton and charged creeper and fenced them in so that they don't run away. Notice that we are doing this tutorial when it is raining. The lower light levels from the rain prevent the skeleton from bursting into flames and dying before we are able to get the skeleton skull.

TIP: You might want to give yourself the Absorption effect. This will add extra yellow hearts to your health bar so you don't die from the charged creeper explosion.

2. Ignite the Charged Creeper

Next, you will want to ignite the charged creeper. To do this, select the flint and steel in your hotbar. Then position your pointer (the plus sign) on the charged creeper.

ignite the charged creeper

The game control to use the flint and steel depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the charged creeper.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the charged creeper.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the charged creeper.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the charged creeper.

The fuse on the charged creeper should be ignited and soon it will explode.

3. Pick up the Skeleton Skull

Once the charged creeper has exploded, both mobs will be dead and there will be a hole from the explosion. Since the charged creeper killed the skeleton, you should find a skeleton skull floating on the ground at the bottom of the hole.

skeleton skull drop

Make sure you pick up the skeleton skull before it disappears.

skeleton skull

A skeleton skull is a rare item and should be kept in your inventory to be used later.

Item ID and Name

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.8 - 1.12
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skeleton_skull) 64 Java Edition (PC/Mac) Java 1.13 - 1.21.8

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 Pocket Edition (PE) PE 1.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 Xbox One Xbox One 1.6.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 PS4 PS4 1.14.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 Nintendo Switch Switch 1.6.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 Windows 10 Edition Windows 1.0 - 1.21.94

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item Description(Minecraft ID Name) Data Value Stack Size Platform Version(s)
skeleton skull Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) 0 64 Education Edition Education 1.0 - 1.21.03

Definitions

  • Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
  • Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
  • Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
  • Platform is the platform that applies.
  • Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Skeleton Skull

  • Java
  • PE
  • Xbox
  • PS
  • Nintendo
  • Win10
  • Edu

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, 1.21 and 1.21.8, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skeleton_skull 1

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0, 1.14.0, 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0, 1.21.0 and 1.21.94, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.14.31, 1.17.30, 1.18.32, 1.19.52, 1.20.10 and 1.21.03, the /give command for Skeleton Skull is:

/give @p skull 1 0

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