How to equip capes in Minecraft 

Minecraft capes were introduced in the game in 2010, and ever since, a handful of designs have been released during various events. Capes serve as a great way of customizing the player model to add more personality and individuality, especially on multiplayer servers.

Unlike skins, capes are a much rarer cosmetic item that not only brings change to the player's model but also to the elytra when equipped. In this article, we will learn how to equip capes in both Java and Bedrock Editions of Minecraft.

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Minecraft guide to equip cape

A player wearing a green creeper cape. (Image via Mojang)

Any player with an original copy of the game can equip capes in the game. However, they need to possess one in the first place.

Before Minecraft's 15th anniversary, the majority of users did not have a cape in their accounts. Now, they have acquired a couple of free capes that they wish to use.

The process of equipping capes differs significantly between the two editions of the game. In Java Edition, players need to change or equip a cape from the game's website, while in Bedrock Edition, they can do so from the game's settings. Listed below are the detailed steps for both Java and Bedrock users:

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How to equip cape in Minecraft Java Edition

Java Edition cape selection screen (Image via Mojang)

Java Edition players can follow these steps to equip a cape they have on their account:

Step 1: Open Minecraft.net in a browser and click on the log-in button at the top right corner.

Step 2: Log in using your Microsoft account.

Step 3: In the "My games" section, click on the "Change skin" option.

Step 4: Scroll to the bottom to find the "Change your cape" option and select the desired cape.

Once completed, players can exit their browser and launch the game to check if the cape has been equipped. Pressing F5 in Java Edition will allow players to enter a third-person view and check if they have a cape or not.

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How to equip cape in Minecraft Bedrock Edition

Bedrock Edition cape selector screen (Image via Mojang)

The Bedrock Edition, as mentioned earlier, allows players to change capes in the game settings. Here are the detailed steps for doing so in Bedrock Edition:

Step 1: Launch the game, navigate to the dressing room, and select their character.

Step 2: Select the capes option located at the bottom of the left-side options.

Step 3: Choose a cape of choice and select "Equip".

Once completed, a cape will appear on the back of the player in the game. To enjoy the view, change the camera perspective. You can do this by navigating to the video settings and clicking on the "First Person" option to find the "Third Person back" option.