The only official ways to get a cape on Minecraft are by attending special events or purchasing skin packs. OptiFine mods can be downloaded to create any cape available in Minecraft: Java Edition. - Capes you get via mods will only be visible to you and other players running the same mod. Visit Insider's Tech Reference library for more stories.
Capes are one of the most rare items in Minecraft. Depending on the one you have, it can indicate how long you've played or what events you've been to or which mods you've been using.
It's not difficult to find a cape in Minecraft. It will likely cost you some money unless your game falls into the category of.
Here's how you can obtain an official cape for Minecraft by using mods or the official method.
How to get a cape without mods in Minecraft
Capes in Minecraft are typically offered to users who attend certain events and complete specific tasks.
For an example:
From 2011 until 2016, attending the real-world MINECON event would earn you a special cape. These caps were only available for Bedrock Edition players at MINECON 2019. Mojang has brought them back. - Minecraft mapmakers who've had their maps accepted by the Realms Content Creator Program and earned enough points might be granted the cape.
- If you bought Minecraft: Java Edition before December 2020 and you want to convert your Mojang or other account into a Microsoft account grants you the "Migrator" cape.
A cape will be also given to players who attend the Minecraft Festival in late 2022.
There are a few capes you can get at any moment, but they are exclusive to Bedrock Edition.
The players who download the beta versions of Bedrock Edition receive the Pan Cape.
There are over two dozen unique capes that Bedrock players can purchase by purchasing skin packs like the Adventure Time Mash-up, or Star Wars Classic Pack.
You can put on your capes going to Minecraft's character creation page. Change your skin, then go to the skin tab. You'll see all the capes you've unlock there.
How do you get a cape in Minecraft with mods such as OptiFine
There are a myriad of Minecraft mods that will allow you to design a cape. But the best of these mods, even though it costs a little money is OptiFine.
If you've not been aware of it, OptiFine is a massive Minecraft mod that improves the game's graphics engine and lets you optimize the game for your PC. It's probably the most popular Minecraft mod of all time and is essential for anyone looking to install shader packs.
Note: OptiFine, like most mods is only available in Minecraft: Java Edition.
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Alongside performance improvements, OptiFine also gives you the option to design and wear customized capes. But unlike other mod features, capes are locked at the start.
OptiFine can be downloaded for free, but you'll need to contribute $10 to unlock your capes. This webpage allows you to make a donation and choose the design of your cape. You'll have to provide your Minecraft username and email address.
Once your cape is in use, you should see it appear on your character the next time you launch the game. If not then you need to have OptiFine installed. To make sure your capes are turned on in-game, open Options and then Skin Customization and finally ensure that the Cape is ON.
Important: Other Minecraft players you meet online won't be in a position to see your capes unless you've got OptiFine installed. And although most Minecraft servers support it however, some servers may temporarily take off your cape.