[legowar1508]

For a mob to drop heads must it be a player kill or could a automatic cow killer drop a head?

[xclickitx]

I've gotten cow heads, so far, from killing with a sword.

[jjminedogs]

Heads can only be obtained by player kills. There is also some question about using a weapon with flame or fire aspect on it. It may not produce a head drop.

[OldmanLP85]

If the mob dies from the blow of the sword, you have a chance of getting its head. If the mob dies from flame damage because of fire aspect on your sword, it means the mob dies to fire, not you. So no chance of a head drop.

[xclickitx]

If the mob dies from the blow of the sword, you have a chance of getting its head. If the mob dies from flame damage because of fire aspect on your sword, it means the mob dies to fire, not you. So no chance of a head drop.

Very good distinction. Thanks for the heads up. #pun

[legowar1508]

OK what about arrow kills?

[jjminedogs]

Arrow kills work just fine, It is still a player kill (just don't use Flame on it). You can kill a zombie with a stick or an apple if you have the patience and you could get a head drop.

[legowar1508]

what about tnt suffocation or the like?