Wither Skeleton Skull
A wearable mob head dropped by wither skeletons that is required to summon the wither. Three are placed atop soul sand or soul soil.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryMiscellaneous
Version Added
Version Added1.4
Item ID
Item IDwither_skeleton_skull
Overview
Wither Skeleton Skull is a item in the Miscellaneous category of Minecraft, obtained through mob drop (Wither Skeleton). A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Wither Skeleton Skull. This item was added to the game in version 1.4.
In this database, Wither Skeleton Skull sits alongside 146 other Miscellaneous entries, each with its own page.
How to Obtain
- Mob drop (Wither Skeleton)
Notes
Drops with a 2.5% chance, increased by the Looting enchantment. Place three above a T-shape of soul sand or soul soil to spawn the wither.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Wither Skeleton Skull in Minecraft?
Wither Skeleton Skull is obtained through mob drop (Wither Skeleton). It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Wither Skeleton Skull used for?
A wearable mob head dropped by wither skeletons that is required to summon the wither. Three are placed atop soul sand or soul soil.
How many Wither Skeleton Skull can you stack?
Wither Skeleton Skull stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Wither Skeleton Skull be enchanted?
No. Wither Skeleton Skull cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Wither Skeleton Skull added to Minecraft?
Wither Skeleton Skull was added in version 1.4 and remains part of the Miscellaneous category in the current 1.21 release.