About HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+]
From SpigotMCA bare-bones head-dropping plugin.
I am currently unable to work on this plugin for the next couple of weeks. The newer versions currently have multiple bugs, so I would suggest using the older, stable v1.4 for the time being. If you would like to work on this project, feel free to submit a PR on GitHub.
Thank you for over 70,000 downloads!
Description
HeadDrops is a simple plugin that adds head drops for players. It adds head drops for both normal player deaths and deaths that are caused by another player. Each of these "head types" are fully customizable in the configuration file. Although HeadDrops pairs best with servers that have PVP enabled, it can be applied to really any server type!
- headdrops.nodrop - prevents player from dropping their head
Configuration
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# If enabled, the head of a slain player will be added to the killer's inventory rather than dropping on the ground
transport_to_killer_inventory: false
# Configuration section for normal head drops (when a player dies of natural causes)
# Available placeholders:
# {PLAYER} - The player's name
# {TIMESTAMP} - The formatted time that the player died.
# Make sure all timestamps are fully uppercase!
normal:
enabled: true
disabled_worlds:
- "disabledworld1"
- "disabledworld2"
drop_chance: 0.75
head:
name: "&a&l{PLAYER}'s &7&lHead"
lore:
- "&eDied on&7: &a&l{TIMESTAMP}"
# Configuration section for slain head drops (when a player is slain by another player)
# Available placeholders:
# {PLAYER} - The player's name
# {KILLER} - The person who killed the player
# {MURDER_WEAPON} - The name of the item that was used to kill the player.
# {TIMESTAMP} - The formatted time that the player was killed.
# Make sure all timestamps are fully uppercase!
slain:
enabled: true
disabled_worlds:
- "disabledworld1"
- "disabledworld2"
drop_chance: 0.5
head:
name: "&a&l{PLAYER}'s &7&lHead"
lore:
- "&eDied on&7: &f&l{TIMESTAMP}"
- "&eKilled by: &f&l{KILLER}"
- "&eKilled with: &f&l{MURDER_WEAPON}"
Highlights
From source dataGame versions
Supports 12 Minecraft versions, the newest being 1.19.
Loaders
Runs on Spigot and Paper.
Footprint
Rated a light load on a server.
HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+] on Nxeon
From our catalogue- One-click install
- Supported on Nxeon Minecraft servers, for Paper servers. We download it from SpigotMC, place it, and restart the server.
- Server side
- Required on the server
- Server type needed
- Spigot, Paper
- Server load
- light
- Smallest plan we suggest
- Minecraft — 2 GB (2 GB RAM). This follows our own load rating above, not a benchmark.
- Latest build
- 1.5.6, released 2022-06-13
Game versions by loader
| Loader | Game versions | Newest |
|---|---|---|
| Paper | 1.8 to 1.19 (12 versions) | 1.19 |
| Spigot | 1.8 to 1.19 (12 versions) | 1.19 |
From 10 recorded builds of HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+].
Recent builds
| Build | Released | Game versions | Loaders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5.6 | 2022-06-13 | 1.8 to 1.19 (12 versions) | Spigot, Paper |
| v1.5.5 (Patch) | 2022-06-01 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.5.4 | 2022-05-22 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.5.3 | 2022-05-22 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.5.2 | 2022-05-21 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
| 1.5.1 | 2022-05-21 | n/a | Spigot, Paper |
Run HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+] on a Minecraft server
Pick a server or deploy a new one above; it is installed in one click.
What kind of mod it is
From the catalogPlugins
Its source category doesn’t say more about what it does, so NxLabs lists it under Other.
Runs on your server
From source side supportSpigotMC lists HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+] as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Compatibility
- Game
- Minecraft
- Loaders
- SpigotPaper
- Runs on
- Serverrequired on the server
- Game versions
- 1.19 and 11 earlier
- Requires
- One-click install needs a Paper server.
Verified at the source
- ✓SpigotMCOfficial listing, checked 2026-10-01Open ↗
- ✓AuthorEvanTheSurfer, as published on SpigotMC
- ✓LicenseNot published by the sourceFree
HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+], answered
Generated from the mod’s own source data.
Do my players need to install HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+]?
SpigotMC lists HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+] as required on the server. Check its SpigotMC page to see whether players need it too.
Which loaders does it support?
Spigot and Paper.
Is it free?
Yes. HeadDrops [1.8 - 1.18+] is free to download from SpigotMC.
How do I add it to my Nxeon server?
Use “Add to a server” on this page, or open NxLabs from your dashboard. We install it, restart your server and switch it on.

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