

Though, getting a cape from Mojang is a rare scenario for most players.

Still, most of the gifted capes have also been exclusive to the Bedrock edition. Officially, the Bedrock edition keeps getting exclusive capes every few months as event-based items.Īdditionally, on some occasions, Mojang has gifted players capes for their contributions to the game (more on this below). You can equip and unequip capes easily, just like skins from the in-game Character Creator tool. All capes are public in the game and can be seen by all other players. So, let’s cover each of them one by one.Ĭapes in the Bedrock edition are common and easy for players to come across. Not to forget, Java and Bedrock editions of Minecraft are drastically different when it comes to capes. Unlike Elytra, capes don’t get split in half while you are using them. But don’t confuse them with the in-game item Elytra, which helps you fly. But the capes are not related to or affected by skins in any form.Ĭapes function similarly in all Minecraft versions that support them. So, you can even combine different styles of capes with your cool Minecraft skins. They are worn additional to the player’s skin. What are Capes and What Is Their Use in Minecraft?Ĭapes in Minecraft are a free-flowing clothing item attached to a player’s shoulders.
