
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
BetterWitherDrop
Wither boss has chances to drop again from 1 to 2 wither skeleton skulls
Quick answer
Which BetterWitherDrop release should I use?
BetterWitherDrop 26.3-datapack+mod targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge. Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is BetterWitherDrop required on the client, server, or both?
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
The source marks this as usable on both the client and server.
What else does BetterWitherDrop 26.3-datapack+mod need?
26.3-datapack+mod. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add BetterWitherDrop without breaking your instance.
Built for BetterWitherDrop 26.3-datapack+mod. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 26.3-datapack+mod. It targets 26.3 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
- 02
Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
- 03
Put it on the correct side
Installation on the client is optional. Installation on the dedicated server is optional.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside 26.3-datapack+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does BetterWitherDrop add?
BetterWitherDrop
Wither skeleton skulls are hard to obtain with 2.5% (without Looting enchantment) to drop by a wither skeleton. This datapack will make withers (the wither boss, not wither skeletons) redrop 1-2 skulls when it dies, so players can save a bit time and effort.
Note: This datapack won't make withers drop all 3 skulls
With this datapack
Wither drop :
0 skull with
42.25%36%1 skull with
45.5%48%2 skulls with
12.25%16%
Info calculated by Claude AI base on loot table.
Warning: 1.20.x version isn't tested or checked if working.
You can skip the outdated-datapack warning because it will mostly work.
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
BetterWitherDrop by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
26.2
5 loader builds26.1.2
5 loader builds26.1.1
5 loader builds26.1
5 loader builds1.21.11
5 loader builds1.21.10
5 loader builds1.21.9
5 loader builds1.21.8
5 loader builds1.21.7
5 loader builds1.21.6
5 loader builds1.21.5
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 24 game versions. Older files are in the list below.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
BetterWitherDrop versions and loaders
26.3-datapack+mod
betterwitherdrop-26.3-datapack.jar
15 Oct 2026
26.3-datapack
BetterWitherDrop-26.3.zip
15 Oct 2026
1.0.1-1.20.x+mod
betterwitherdrop-1.0.1-1.20.x.jar
18 Sept 2026
1.0.1-1.20.x
BetterWitherDrop-1.20.x.zip
18 Sept 2026
1.0.1+mod
betterwitherdrop-1.0.1.jar
18 Sept 2026
1.0.1
BetterWitherDrop.zip
18 Sept 2026
1.0.0-mc1.20+mod
betterwitherdrop-1.0.0-mc1.20.jar
19 Aug 2026
1.0.0-mc1.20
BetterWitherDrop_1.20.x.zip
19 Aug 2026
1.0.0-fix+mod
betterwitherdrop-1.0.0-fix.jar
20 Jul 2026
1.0.0-fix
BetterWitherDrop.zip
20 Jul 2026
1.0.0-mc1.21+mod
betterwitherdrop-1.0.0-mc1.21.jar
19 Jul 2026
1.0.0-mc1.21
BetterWitherDrop.zip
19 Jul 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.