How To Make A Wither Skeleton Skull In Minecraft
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This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a wither skeleton skull with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
In Minecraft, a wither 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.

Let's explore how to add a wither skeleton skull to your inventory.
Supported Platforms
A wither skeleton skull is available in the following versions of Minecraft:
| Platform | Supported (Version*) |
|---|---|
| Yes (1.4.2) | |
| Yes (0.12.1) | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Yes |
* 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 Wither Skeleton skull in Creative Mode
- Java
- PE
- Xbox
- PS
- Nintendo
- Win10
- Edu
Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8 - 1.19 | ||
| 1.19.3 - 1.21.6 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | ||
| 1.2 - 1.21.90 |
Minecraft Xbox Editions
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| TU35 - TU69 | ||
| CU23 - CU43 | ||
| 1.2.5 - 1.21.90 |
Minecraft PS Editions
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 - 1.76 | ||
| 1.26 - 1.91 | ||
| 1.14.0 - 1.21.90 |
Minecraft Nintendo
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| Patch 3 - Patch 38 | ||
| 1.04 - 1.11 | ||
| 1.5.0 - 1.21.90 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14.1 - 1.1.3 | ||
| 1.2 - 1.21.90 |
Minecraft Education Edition
Here is where you can find a wither skeleton skull in the Creative Inventory menu:
| Platform | Version(s) | Creative Menu Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0.14.2 - 1.0.18 | ||
| 1.0.21 - 1.21.03 |
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.
How to get a Wither Skeleton Skull in Survival Mode
You can add a wither skeleton skull to your inventory in Survival mode by killing a wither skeleton. So let's get started!
1. Find a Wither Skeleton
You first need to find a wither skeleton.

You can find wither skeletons in the Nether. Wither skeletons are the Nether's version of a skeleton. While an Overworld skeleton carries a bow and arrow, a wither skeleton from the Nether carries a stone sword.

2. Attack and Kill the Wither Skeleton
Once you find a wither skeleton, you need to attack it. When you attack the wither skeleton, it will turn pink as it takes damage.

Continue to chase and attack the wither skeleton. Once you have killed the wither skeleton and if you are lucky, it may drop a wither skeleton skull. This is very rare! It is more likely that the wither skeleton willd drop coal, bones, or its stone sword.

3. Pick up the Wither Skeleton Skull
If you are lucky enough to get a wither skeleton skull as a drop, make sure you pick it up before it disappears.

A wither skeleton skull is very rare and hard to acquire. It 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 wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 1.8 - 1.12 | |
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:wither_skeleton_skull) | 64 | 1.13 - 1.21.8 |
Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)
In Minecraft, a wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 1.0 - 1.21.94 |
Minecraft Xbox One
In Minecraft, a wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 1.6.0 - 1.21.94 |
Minecraft PS4
In Minecraft, a wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 1.14.0 - 1.21.94 |
Minecraft Nintendo Switch
In Minecraft, a wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 1.6.0 - 1.21.94 |
Minecraft Windows 10 Edition
In Minecraft, a wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 1.0 - 1.21.94 |
Minecraft Education Edition
In Minecraft, a wither skeleton skull has the following Name, ID and DataValue:
| Item | Description(Minecraft ID Name) | Data Value | Stack Size | Platform | Version(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Wither Skeleton Skull(minecraft:skull) | 1 | 64 | 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 Wither 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p wither_skeleton_skull 1In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 and 1.12, the /give command for Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Give 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Give 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Give 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Give 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Give 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Give 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 Wither Skeleton Skull is:
/give @p skull 1 1Things to Make with Wither Skeleton Skulls
You can use wither skeleton skulls to make items in Minecraft such as:
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