How to make capes in minecraft

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Get a Minecraft cape by migrating your account
How to activate Minecraft capes
Get a cape with Minecraft mods

Is there any other way to get a Minecraft cape?

Yes, other Minecraft mods (like OptiFine) let you donate in exchange for a cape, which you may then customize with the banner system. Or you can simply use the OptiFine pre-made cape.
If I change my username, do I keep the cape?

Yes, because when you change your name your UUID doesn't change. Your UUID is unique like your fingerprint, and your cape will be tied to your UUID; so if you change your name and you have a official cape (e.g., from minecon) then yes, you will keep it. With mods, on the other hand, I am not sure.
Can other players see the cape if I use a mod?

No, when using a mod to add a cape, the changes are only visible in your own game. The only exception to this is if the other player has the same mod installed. If this is the case, you will be able to see each other's capes.
Is there a free way to get a Minecraft cape?

Yes, if you use a cape mod. Otherwise, either you get one by going to Minecon or by making something related to development.
If I change my skin, will I still have the cape?

Yes. The skin change will not remove the cape. I only know this from a DanTDM video where he changes his skin.
Is there a way everyone can see my cape without spending money?

No. You have to donate to Optifine, go to Minecon, or buy an account that has a cape on it. There is no legal and right way to get a cape everybody can see without paying in some way or form.
Can I add a 1.8.9 cape in Minecraft?

It depends on your forge version. If your mod is 1.8.9 and your forge is, too, then yes.
Is there an unofficial way to get capes in Minecraft?

There is, but most of them don't work or else you must pay and buy something.
Can I add capes in Minecraft PE?

No, there are no cape mods available for the current version of Minecraft PE, and no official capes released. If you have an older version of Minecraft PE, you may be able to use the Capes Addon, which is available from several sources online. This only works for Minecraft PE version 11, which is now outdated, and only for Android. iOS users cannot use any cape mods.

Previously exclusive to Minecon attendees, you can now get your very own Minecraft capes. Learn how to get them in both Minecraft Java and Bedrock

Jen Rothery

Updated: Jul 11, 2022

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How can you get hold of Minecraft capes, you ask? You may have heard rumours, whispers of a mythical piece of cloth that adorns the shoulders of the most elite Minecraft players. The legends speak of myriad Minecraft capes handed out to the lucky few over the years. Word on the block (sigh) is that capes also modify the appearance of Minecraft Elytra, the magical wings found in end ships, as they occupy the same space on a player’s back. Needless to say, Minecraft capes are highly coveted, but they haven’t been easy to get.

Those who ventured to any Minecon event before Minecon Earth 2017 each received Minecraft capes; each year, a different colour and design. Even rarer still are the personal capes gifted to lucky individuals in recognition of their achievements, such as Reddit user u/billyk_, who got a personal turtle cape for suggesting Mojang should add turtles to Minecraft.

Unless you can come up with a suggestion as good as turtles (unlikely) or can time travel back to Minecons past, it looks like you’re out of luck to obtain any of these Minecraft capes in the Java version. They’re a bit more common in the Bedrock version, as some skin packs in the Marketplace have them. If you want them for free, you can try on a cape with the help of Minecraft mods, though it’ll only be visible to you. There is one currently available Minecraft cape for the Java edition, though, so read on to find out how to get it.

Get a Minecraft cape by migrating your account

In a blog post in 2020, Mojang announced that it is migrating all Minecraft Java edition accounts from Mojang to Microsoft. This is a mandatory change, so if you don’t switch your account over when the time comes, you eventually won’t be able to play Minecraft unless you use the launcher.

On the plus side, though, once you log in to Minecraft using your Microsoft account, you’ll unlock a shiny new cape – and maybe more, as Mojang hints at players receiving ‘more than one outfit to show off’. New Minecraft accounts are automatically set up with Microsoft instead of Mojang.

You can read up about how to do it by reading this official blog post from Mojang.

How to activate Minecraft capes

If you have an official Minecraft cape, you can equip them before launching a game. However, your capes Bedrock capes are exclusive to that version. The same is true for any capes earned in Minecraft Java version.

For the Bedrock version, open the app and click the button to enter the Dressing Room from the main menu. Next, click the tab on the left of the screen with a red cape with the Mojang logo. This will show all of your available capes, so choose one and click equip.

For the Java version, you need to open the Launcher and click on Minecraft: Java Edition on the tabs to the left. This brings up some options at the top, including Skins. Click this option to bring up all of your current skins. From here, you can either create a new skin or edit an existing one. Under the option to choose a Skin File, you will see all your officially available capes.

Get a cape with Minecraft mods

What if you desperately want your avatar to have a cape right now, and you’re not interested in the free migration cape? Luckily, with the power of mods, you can get your own cape to bellow behind you as you walk! You can obtain any of the coveted capes in the game – or even better, any cape you can conceive of – using mods like the Advanced Capes Mod.

There is a caveat: other players you meet on multiplayer Minecraft servers won’t be able to see your cape unless they also have the same mods installed. So the only way to get capes that everyone can see is by waiting for official capes to be gifted to you from Mojang as it migrates your account.

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That’s everything you need to know about getting yourself a cool Minecraft cape – if you’re looking to complete your ensemble, here are the best Minecraft skins we’ve found, or you could kit yourself out with a full suit of Minecraft Netherite armour. Check out our Minecraft The Wild guide for everything about the most recent 1.19 update.