Find out how to get Minecraft capes in either Java or Bedrock edition and make your unique avatar look even cooler than it already does.

The only official ways to get a cape in Minecraft are by attending special events or buying skin packs, but Java Edition players can also use mods.

This isn't the most common method of getting capes, though they are found infrequently on Java Edition. Either way, here's how mods can be used to get special skins and other cosmetics.

The new Minecraft Holiday Quest is a Discord-exclusive event, offering players the chance to snag the spooky yet stylish Skull Cloak for their Minecraft avatar.