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How to make a Dragon Head in Minecraft

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

In Minecraft, a dragon head 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. The dragon head can be found attached to the End Ship in the End City.

dragon head

Let's explore how to add a dragon head to your inventory.

Supported Platforms

A dragon head is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.9)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU46)
Xbox One	Yes (CU35)
PS3	Yes (1.38)
PS4	Yes (1.38)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 15)
Nintendo Switch	Yes
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.0)

* 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 Dragon Head in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.9 - 1.19	Decoration Blocks
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Functional Blocks

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.0 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.2 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU46 - TU69	Decorations
Xbox One	CU35 - CU43	Decorations
Xbox One	1.2.5 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.38 - 1.76	Decorations
PS4	1.38 - 1.91	Decorations
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 15 - Patch 38	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.04 - 1.11	Decorations
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.0 - 1.1.3	Decorations
Windows 10 Edition	1.2 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a dragon head in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.0 - 1.0.18	Decorations
Education Edition	1.0.21 - 1.17.30	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.

How to get the Dragon Head in Survival Mode

You can add the dragon head to your inventory in Survival mode by finding one attached to the front of the End Ship in the End City. So let's get started!

1. Go to the End City

The End City is found in the End dimension.

boat in the end city

If you aren't sure how to find the End City, try our tutorial that explains how.

2. Go to the front of the End Ship

Once you find the End City, look for the End Ship (looks like a floating boat). You will find the dragon head attached to the front of the boat.

front of end ship

TIP: If you don't find an End Ship in your End City, don't worry, just look for another End City. There is more than one End City in your Minecraft world.

3. Build a Platform under the Dragon Head

Next, you will need to build a platform under the dragon head.

platform under dragon head

In this example, we've placed end stone under the dragon head. You will want to place some type of block under the dragon head so that when you remove the dragon head, it doesn't fall into the void.

4. Break the Dragon Head

The game control to break the dragon head depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), left click and hold on the dragon head.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap and hold on the dragon head.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press and hold the RT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press and hold the R2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press and hold the ZR button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press and hold the ZR button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, left click and hold on the dragon head.
For Education Edition, left click and hold on the dragon head.

dragon head floating

The dragon head will break and a smaller dragon head will float on the ground.

5. Pick up the Dragon Head

Make sure you pick up the dragon head before it disappears.

dragon head gathered

Once you pick up the dragon head, it will appear in your hotbar.

dragon head

The dragon head is a fun item that you can wear on your head!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	Java	1.9 - 1.12
	Dragon Head (minecraft:dragon_head)		64	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	PE	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	Windows	1.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a dragon head has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Dragon Head (minecraft:skull)	5	64	Education	1.0 - 1.18.32

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 Dragon Head

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 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p dragon_head 1

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

/give @p skull 1 5

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 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p skull 1 5

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 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p skull 1 5

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 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p skull 1 5

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 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p skull 1 5

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 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p skull 1 5

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60, 1.14.31, 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Dragon Head is:

/give @p skull 1 5

Things to Do with Dragon Heads

Here are some activities that you can do with a dragon head in Minecraft:

How to wear a Dragon Head

How to open and close a Dragon Head

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