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## \ud83d\udccc About
\nThis Minecraft plugin makes players drop their head upon death. Configure head drops, glowing effects, messages, and more via `config.yml`<\/p>\n
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## \ud83d\udca1 Features<\/p>\n
– **PvP \/ PvE Head Drops**
\n Enable or disable head drops separately for PvP and PvE<\/p>\n
– **Custom Drop Chance**
\n Configure the exact probability of a head dropping (0% \u2192 100%)<\/p>\n
– **Custom Head Item**
\n – Editable display name
\n – Single-line or multi-line lore
\n – Optional despawn timer
\n – Option to block renaming in anvils <\/p>\n
– **Broadcast Messages**
\n Toggle global messages when a head is dropped, with full placeholder support<\/p>\n
– **Optional Effects**
\n Add lightning , particles, sounds, or a glowing outline with customizable duration and styles<\/p>\n
All these features can be fully configured in the `config.yml`<\/p>\n
> **Default behavior :**
\n> If you don\u2019t modify the config, head drops function just like vanilla : no effects, no broadcasts, no special visuals<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udcdd Full Config<\/p>\n “`yml # DROP SETTINGS # HEAD ITEM SETTINGS # Custom lore for the dropped head item # Uncomment this for detailed lore (remove ‘lore: “”‘ above first!) # Time in seconds for player heads to despawn (max 300 seconds = 5 minutes) # BROADCAST SETTINGS # EFFECTS SETTINGS # Sound effect # Particle effects # Glowing effect ## \ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Setup<\/p>\n 1. Download the version of the plugin that matches your Minecraft server Most settings can be customized in the `config.yml` file, make sure to review it for full configuration options<\/p>\n ## \u2699\ufe0f Config<\/p>\n After modifying your `config.yml`, use the command `\/head reload` to apply your changes without restarting the server ## \ud83e\udd1d Community & Support<\/p>\n Need help, found a bug, or just want to chat ? This plugin is completely free – **\ud83e\udde1 Support on Ko-Fi**<\/p>\n *Your support helps the project stay alive and brings new updates*<\/p>\n ## \u2753 FAQ<\/p>\n **Q: Where can I find the `config.yml` file ?** **Q: How do I update the plugin to a newer version ?** **Q: How do I report bugs ?** **Q: What happens if I delete the `config.yml` file ?** ## \ud83d\udcca Metrics<\/p>\n This plugin uses **bStats**, an open-source statistics service for Minecraft, to collect anonymous usage data. Drop the player\u2019s head on death. Fully customizable<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":79892,"template":"","meta":{"_minecraft_slug":"head-drop","_minecraft_project_id":"mT6OgveE","_minecraft_author":"ga0b","_minecraft_license":"Apache-2.0","_minecraft_downloads":43411,"_minecraft_follows":87,"_minecraft_client_side":"unsupported","_minecraft_server_side":"required","_minecraft_storage_type":"zip","_minecraft_archive_name":"head-drop.zip","_minecraft_size_bytes":4402130,"_minecraft_version_count":13,"_minecraft_updated_at":"2026-05-15T22:31:01.220151Z","_minecraft_date_created":"2024-09-04T22:04:38.374414Z","_minecraft_date_modified":"2026-02-14T14:00:03.345568Z","_minecraft_project_url":"https:\/\/modrinth.com\/mod\/head-drop","_minecraft_icon_attachment_id":79892,"_minecraft_imported_at":"2026-06-04T14:30:29+00:00","_minecraft_import_hash":"e5b61e0860f4b4a4b96e021b4dd43fdd","_minecraft_versions":"","_minecraft_links":"","_minecraft_gallery":"","_minecraft_api_metadata":""},"mod_category":[124,89,127,128,867,129,92],"mod_loader":[130,132,133,134],"minecraft_version":[51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,36,60,93,94,101,102,62,37,40,41,73,74,38,78,79,80,81,82],"class_list":["post-79891","mod","type-mod","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","mod_category-bukkit","mod_category-game-mechanics","mod_category-paper","mod_category-purpur","mod_category-social","mod_category-spigot","mod_category-utility","mod_loader-bukkit","mod_loader-paper","mod_loader-purpur","mod_loader-spigot","minecraft_version-1-18","minecraft_version-1-18-1","minecraft_version-1-18-2","minecraft_version-1-19","minecraft_version-1-19-1","minecraft_version-1-19-2","minecraft_version-1-19-3","minecraft_version-1-19-4","minecraft_version-1-20","minecraft_version-1-20-1","minecraft_version-1-20-2","minecraft_version-1-20-3","minecraft_version-1-20-4","minecraft_version-1-20-5","minecraft_version-1-20-6","minecraft_version-1-21","minecraft_version-1-21-1","minecraft_version-1-21-10","minecraft_version-1-21-11","minecraft_version-1-21-2","minecraft_version-1-21-3","minecraft_version-1-21-4","minecraft_version-1-21-5","minecraft_version-1-21-6","minecraft_version-1-21-7","minecraft_version-1-21-8","minecraft_version-1-21-9"],"yoast_head":"\nSpoiler<\/summary>\n
\n# Check for plugin updates on server startup
\ncheck_for_updates: true<\/p>\n
\ndrop:
\n # Drop mode: “pvp” (player kills only), “pve” (environment deaths only), “all” (both)
\n mode: “all”
\n # Chance for a head to drop (0.0 = 0%, 1.0 = 100%)
\n chance: 1.0
\n # Prevent head drop when player has invisibility effect
\n prevent_when_invisible: false<\/p>\n
\nhead:
\n # Custom name for the dropped head item
\n name: “%head_player%’s Head”<\/p>\n
\n # Leave as empty string “” for no lore, or use a list for multiple lines
\n lore: “”<\/p>\n
\n # lore:
\n # – “&8&l&m\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501 &r&6&lInfo &8&l&m\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501”
\n # – “&6\u2022 &eVictim : &f%head_player%”
\n # – “&6\u2022 &cKiller : &f%head_killer%”
\n # – “&6\u2022 &aWorld : &7%head_world%”
\n # – “&6\u2022 &bLocation : &f%head_coordinates%”
\n # – “&6\u2022 &7Dropped : &8%head_datetime%”
\n # – “&8&l&m\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501\u2501”<\/p>\n
\n despawn_time: 300
\n # Prevents renaming of plugin heads via an anvil
\n disable_rename_in_anvil: false<\/p>\n
\nbroadcast:
\n # Enable or disable broadcasting a message when a player’s head is dropped
\n enabled: false
\n # Message to broadcast (supports placeholders)
\n message: “\u00a7c%head_player%’s\u00a7r\u00a76 head has been dropped !\u00a7r”<\/p>\n
\neffects:
\n # Lightning effect (visual only, no damage)
\n lightning:
\n enabled: false<\/p>\n
\n sound:
\n enabled: false
\n # Check the list: https:\/\/www.digminecraft.com\/lists\/sound_list_pc.php
\n type: “entity.player.levelup”<\/p>\n
\n particles:
\n enabled: false
\n # Duration in seconds (use “infinite” for no limit)
\n duration: 10
\n # Particle type: flame, heart, smoke…
\n # Check: https:\/\/minecraft.wiki\/w\/Particles_(Java_Edition)
\n type: “smoke”
\n # Shape: upward, circle, cycle, pulse, wave, spiral, burst
\n shape: “upward”<\/p>\n
\n glowing:
\n enabled: false
\n # Duration in seconds (use “infinite” for no limit)
\n duration: 10
\n # Color: https:\/\/htmlcolorcodes.com\/minecraft-color-codes\/
\n color: “red”
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\n2. Place the `.jar` file in your `plugins` folder
\n3. Restart your server to activate the plugin<\/p>\n
\n_This command is only available if you are **OP** or in **Creative mode**_<\/p>\n
\nJoin our **Discord community**, we\u2019re always happy to hear your feedback and suggestions !<\/p>\n
\nIf you\u2019d like to support its development and help it grow :<\/p>\n
\nA: After the first launch, the file appears at : `\/plugins\/HeadDrop\/config.yml`<\/p>\n
\nA: Download the latest release, replace the old `.jar` file in your `plugins` folder, then restart your server<\/p>\n
\nA: Join the **Discord server** and post the issue in the bug-reporting channel<\/p>\n
\nA: The plugin automatically regenerates a fresh default configuration file the next time the server starts <\/p>\n
\nIf you prefer to disable it, open the `config` file inside the `bStats` folder and set metrics to `false`<\/p>\n![\"bStats\"](\"https:\/\/bstats.org\/signatures\/bukkit\/PlayerHeadDrop.svg\")
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