
Modrinth · Minecraft mod
Head Items
A datapack that allows players to throw any item on their head even if it is not a helmet. (Makes Items Wearable)
Quick answer
Which Head Items release matches 1.21.9?
Head Items 1.4+mod targets 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18 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 Head Items 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 Head Items 1.4+mod need?
1.4+mod on 1.21.9. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
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 Head Items without breaking your instance.
Built for Head Items 1.4+mod on 1.21.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use 1.4+mod. It targets 1.17, 1.17.1, 1.18 with Fabric, Forge, NeoForge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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 1.4+mod. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Head Items add?
Head Items
Letting players throw items on their head since 2024!

Description
A datapack that allows players to throw any item on their head even if it is not a helmet. It will not replace the current item on your head if you are already wearing one. Keep in mind that this datapack has not been heavily tested so there may be bugs (Hopefully not!).
Project description from Modrinth.
Pick your setup
Head Items by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.21.10
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 builds1.21.4
5 loader builds1.21.3
5 loader builds1.21.2
5 loader builds1.21.1
5 loader builds1.21
5 loader buildsShowing the newest 12 of 29 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
Head Items versions and loaders
1.4+mod
head-items-1.4.jar
15 Jan 2026
1.4
1.17.x-1.20.6 + 1.121.5-1.21.11.zip
15 Jan 2026
Looking for an older file? The official Modrinth project page is in Resources.