Transform ordinary terracotta blocks into personalized player heads in survival mode!
📥 Installing the Datapack
Install this datapack in just a few simple steps:
- Download the "Skull (Portable)" datapack file
- Find the "datapacks" folder in your world's directory
- Move the downloaded file into this folder
- Enter the world and execute the
/reloadcommand
🎭 Main Features
With this datapack, you can create and customize player heads using just a book and quill.
Creating a Head Template
A blank head template can be crafted from any terracotta of the following colors:
- White
- Light gray
- Brown
- Regular terracotta
Customization via Value Parameter
To create a head with a unique design:
- Go to Minecraft-Heads website
- Choose the head you like and find the "For Developers" section on its page
- Copy the value from the "value" field
- Write this text in a book with quill
- Hold the desired number of head templates in your off-hand
- Hold the book with the parameter in your main hand
- Swap hands (usually the F key)
Customization by Player Name
If you want to create a specific player's head:
- Sign a book with quill using the target player's name
- Place head templates in your off-hand
- Hold the signed book in your main hand
- Swap hands
Datapack feature showcase:
Settings
Access settings appears upon reloading via the [Config] button or using the command /function skull_portable:config.
In the settings menu you can modify:
- Player Head: Whether to replace signed book after use (default: True)
- Custom Head: Whether to erase book pages after use (default: True)
📤 Removing the Datapack
To remove the datapack, execute the command /function skull_portable:uninstall. After the uninstallation process completes, a confirmation message will appear in chat.