Minecraft capes - How to get a cape in Java and Bedrock

How do you get a Minecraft cape? You've heard rumors, whispers of a mythical piece of cloth that adorns the shoulders of the most elite Minecraft players. Word on the block (sigh) is that capes also modify the appearance of Minecraft Elytra, the magical wings found in end ships, as they occupy the same space on a player’s back. Needless to say, Minecraft capes are highly coveted, but they aren't easy to get.

An almost endless amount of customization options make Minecraft one of the best PC games around: from the world itself, to gameplay, graphics, and your skin. Minecraft capes sit on the back of your avatar skin in the sandbox game, so you can chop and change it at will - even easier than you can change your Minecraft skin. However, acquiring Minecraft capes is much harder than it seems. Here's how to get your very own Minecraft cape, and how to equip them when you finally get your hands on one.