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How to Obtain and Unlock Capes in Minecraft Game

Capes are rare cosmetic items in Minecraft that players can wear in addition to their character skin. They allow players to further customize and personalize their in-game avatar. While skins can be freely created and customized by players, capes are more exclusive items that must be obtained through special means.

Types of Minecraft Capes

There are several different types of capes that can be obtained in Minecraft:

Official Capes

These are capes that are directly distributed by Mojang/Microsoft and the Minecraft development team. They include:

  • Mojang Capes: Special capes given to Mojang employees. These feature the Mojang logo.
  • Translator Capes: Awarded to players who have contributed translations of Minecraft.
  • Minecon Capes: Handed out as souvenirs to attendees of Minecon conventions from 2011-2016. Each cape features unique Minecon-themed designs.
  • Migrator Cape: Given to players who migrated their Mojang account to a Microsoft account. Features a red banner design.

Mod Capes

These capes can be obtained by installing mods that allow players to add custom capes:

  • OptiFine Capes: Donor capes given to those who donate to the OptiFine mod, which allows Minecraft to run faster and smoother.
  • Advanced Capes Mod: Allows players to add any custom cape by entering the image URL. Other players must also have this mod installed to see your cape.

Purchasable Capes

Some capes can be bought as part of skin packs on the Minecraft Marketplace:

  • Skin pack capes: Special capes included in skin packs like Star Wars and Adventure Time Mash-Up packs.

How to Get a Cape in Minecraft

Here are the main methods of obtaining capes in Minecraft:

Attend a Minecraft Event

  • From 2011-2016, players who physically attended Minecon fan conventions were gifted special capes. Unique, event-exclusive cape designs were given out each year.
  • As Minecon became a virtual event after 2016, physical capes were no longer distributed. However, there may be opportunities to get capes at future Minecraft events or conventions.

Migrate Your Mojang Account

  • Players who owned Minecraft before December 2020 can receive the special Migrator Cape by migrating their Mojang account to a Microsoft account.
  • Log in with your Mojang account and complete the migration steps on account.mojang.com to claim your Migrator Cape.

Contribute to Minecraft Translation

  • Players who have helped translate Minecraft text and documentation into other languages are rewarded with a Translator Cape.
  • Translation contributions are organized on Minecraft Translators. Contact them about translation opportunities to earn your cape.

Purchase Skin Packs Containing Capes

  • Some Minecraft skin packs sold on the Minecraft Marketplace come with exclusive capes.
  • For example, the Star Wars Classic Skin Pack contains three Star Wars-themed capes for 300 Minecoins.

Use Cape Mods (For Java Edition)

  • Mods like OptiFine and Advanced Capes allow players to add custom capes that apply only to users with the same mod installed.
  • Donating to OptiFine grants you an OptiFine donor cape. The Advanced Capes mods lets you add any cape using an image URL.

How to Equip and Use Capes

Once you’ve obtained a cape, equip it by:

On Java Edition:

  1. Open the Minecraft Launcher
  2. Click “Skins”
  3. Select the cape you want to use from the “Capes” tab
  4. Click “Save” to apply the cape

On Bedrock Edition:

  1. Pause the game and open settings
  2. Click “Global Resources”
  3. Choose “My Skins”
  4. Select the cape you want to use
  5. Click “Activate” to apply the cape

Once equipped, capes will appear on your character whenever you play. They can interact dynamically with the elytra wing item, causing your cape to flow dramatically whenever you glide!

Displaying Capes to Other Players

The visibility of capes depends on what kind you have equipped:

  • Official Mojang capes are visible to all Minecraft players.
  • Purchased skin pack capes can be seen by all players on Bedrock edition servers.
  • Mod capes (OptiFine, Advanced Capes) are only visible to players using the same cape mod.

So opt for an official cape if you want to show off to everyone!

Most Coveted and Rare Capes

Some Minecraft capes stand out as the most rare and coveted cosmetic items:

  • Mojang Capes: Since they are exclusively awarded to Mojang staff, these are very rare.
  • Minecon 2011 Cape: The very first convention cape holds historic significance. Only a few thousand exist.
  • Translator Capes: Given out sparingly for contributions to translation efforts.
  • Cobalt Cape: Awarded to players of Mojang’s Cobalt game – only a few hundred exist.

Owning one of these capes signifies your dedication from Minecraft’s early days or contributions to the game.

Tips for Obtaining Your First Cape

Eager to start your cape collection? Here are some top tips:

  • Migrate your Mojang account to score the easy-to-get Migrator Cape.
  • Check the Minecraft Marketplace for skin packs containing capes. They rotate frequently!
  • Learn how to install Minecraft mods then grab the Advanced Capes mod to add any custom cape.
  • Keep an eye out for opportunities to contribute translations and earn the Translator Cape.

Let your creativity run wild when designing your first custom cape. Aspire to eventually collect one of those coveted rare capes sported only by the most dedicated Minecraft players!

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