The only official ways to obtain a cape in Minecraft are by attending special events or buying skin packs. - If you're playing Minecraft: Java Edition, you can also make any cape by downloading mods like OptiFine. Capes created via mods will only be visible to you and any other player playing the mod. For more stories, visit Insider's Tech Reference Library.
Capes are among the rarest of all items in Minecraft. Depending on the type you have, they can be an indication of how long you've played, the events you've attended or what mods you've used.
It's not difficult to obtain a cape in Minecraft. If you don't fall into a very specific category of player, it'll probably involve paying some money.
Here's how to obtain a cape in Minecraft, using either the official method or mods.
How to get a cape without mods Minecraft
Capes in Minecraft are often offered to users who participate in certain events and perform specific tasks.
For instance:
- From 2011 to 2016, participating in the real-world MINECON event could be rewarded with the exclusive cape. Mojang has brought these capes back for MINECON 2019 but only for Bedrock Edition players. - Minecraft mapmakers who have been accepted into the Realms Content Creator Program and earned enough points might be awarded a cape.
If you purchased Minecraft: Java Edition before December 2020, converting your Mojang or old account to an Microsoft account gets you the "Migrator" cape.
In addition, players who participate in the coming Minecraft Festival in late 2022 will be rewarded with a special cape.
There are a few capes that you can purchase anytime, but they're exclusive to Bedrock Edition.
The Pan Cape is given to players who download the beta versions of Bedrock Edition.
The game's Bedrock players can avail more than two dozen capes when purchasing skin packs like the Star Wars Classic Pack or Adventure Time Mashup.
You can put on your capes going to the character creation page. Change your skin and go to the skin tab. There you will see all the capes you have not yet unlocked.
How do you get the Cape in Minecraft using mods such as OptiFine
There are a variety of Minecraft mods that allow you to create a cape. However, the most effective of these mods, even though it is priced at a bit of money is OptiFine.
OptiFine is a massive Minecraft mod that overhauls the game's graphics engine and lets you optimize the game for your personal computer, is something you've probably never heard of. It's possibly the most popular Minecraft mod ever and is a must for anyone wanting to install shader packs.
Note: Like most mods, OptiFine is only available in Minecraft: Java Edition.
Alongside performance enhancements, OptiFine also gives you the option to create and wear custom capes. However, unlike Minecraft-server-list.Xyz are locked from the start.
OptiFine can be downloaded for free, however you will need to donate $10 to unlock your capes. This webpage allows you to donate and select your cape design. You'll have to provide your Minecraft username and email address.
Once your cape is active you should see it appear on your character the next time you launch the game. If it's not, make sure that you have OptiFine installed and that capes are activated in game: Click Options and then Skin Customization, then make sure that Cape is turned ON.
Important: If you don't have OptiFine installed, other Minecraft players won't be able to view your capes. And although most Minecraft servers support it but some servers will temporarily take off your cape temporarily.