Capes can be a fun addition to a Minecraft skin. Custom skins (or those of pre-made characters) can embellish gameplay and make it a lot more fun. However, the only actual in-game cape is the elytra, ...

They blow in the wind behind players as they navigate the Minecraft world, imbuing them with extra flair. They do not change the game in any way as the only use of a cape is for skin decoration. Capes ...