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How can I get a free cape in Minecraft?

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Zac Churchill is a Minecraft Specialist based in Davidson, North Carolina. Zac has played Minecraft for over 10 years and has extensive knowledge of how to play Minecraft and how the game has changed over the different versions. Specifically, Zac has expert experience in survival worlds, large builds on creative mode, and server design/upkeep. He graduated in 2023 with a BA in Sociology and English from Tufts University.

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Capes are fairly rare, but you can get a free one by attending a Minecraft event, such as Minecon.

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Is there any other way to get a Minecraft cape?

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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.

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If I change my username, do I keep the cape?

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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.

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Can other players see the cape if I use a mod?

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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.

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Is there a free way to get a Minecraft cape?

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Yes, if you use a cape mod. Otherwise, either you get one by going to Minecon or by making something related to development.

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If I change my skin, will I still have the cape?

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Yes. The skin change will not remove the cape. I only know this from a DanTDM video where he changes his skin.

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Is there a way everyone can see my cape without spending money?

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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.

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Can I add a 1.8.9 cape in Minecraft?

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It depends on your forge version. If your mod is 1.8.9 and your forge is, too, then yes.

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Is there an unofficial way to get capes in Minecraft?

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There is, but most of them don't work or else you must pay and buy something.

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Can I add capes in Minecraft PE?

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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.

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Can I fly in Minecraft with a cape?

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No, you can't.

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Can I just buy a cape without having to attend mine in and without installing mods?

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You can buy a cape via the Skin Packs on Minecraft Console Edition, or Donate to Optifine. Other than that, you can't do anything else.

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Are there cape mods that let you upload your own cape textures and use them without hacking the mod?

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No. However, there are apps that let you make your own custom skins, meaning that you can create your own skin with a cape on it. Most skin apps will ask you to have a Minecraft account to upload your skin. A Minecraft account is a requierment to use those apps.

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Can I get a cape in Minecraft java without mods?

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Yes, by redeeming a MineCon cape code or buying an account with a MineCon cape already on it.

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Can I download a Minecraft cape from a website?

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Yes, but you have to have the mod (which is free for download).

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Can I have both elytra and a cape equipped at the same time and still have them function in Minecraft?

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You should be able to. Official capes have a special texture for the elytra, but I'm not sure about the modded capes.

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How do I get a cape mod for free?

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Nearly all mods, including cape mods, are free, and you do not need to spend money on them.

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How do I change my cape in Minecraft?

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Go to the Minecraft website. Log into your profile. Click the character model drop-down menu. Click the cape version of your preferred character model. You're all done!

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If I buy an Optifine cape and other people don't have Optifine, will other people still see it?

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No, only people who have Optifine installed can see your Optifine cape.

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Can I customize my Minecraft cape if I got it from an external site?

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If it's an Optifine cape, go to the OptiFine website and upload your cape image! If it's a custom cape mod, try finding an "insert cape file" button.

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Is there a way to make a custom cape in the switch version of Minecraft without getting any major mods or skins?

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Sadly, no. The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft does not allow you to make capes without going to Minecon or buying a skin pack with them. However, with the new Character Creator, if you redeemed your Minecon Live Founders Cape, you can place it on your skins. Microsoft/Mojang may release future capes for the Bedrock Edition Character Creator.

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Will my Optifine capes stay if I'm not using Optifine?

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They will Save in your Optifine account but if you are not using Optifine in Minecraft, then it will not show.

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How can I get a personalized cape is there a way?

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Using the banner designer through optifine, you select the banner option then the banner generator link, and then you can customize the cape however you want. once done, copy the link of the website with the cape design, then go back to the optifine page where you clicked the link and paste the copied link into the url textbox then click cave and you're done!

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