MineCon 2011 Cape
Overview
The first MineCon cape ever distributed. Features a Creeper design and was given to approximately 4,500 attendees. Extremely sought after by collectors.
The MineCon 2011 Cape is the original convention cape and one of the most coveted items in all of Minecraft. It carries a Creeper face design and was handed to people who attended the very first MineCon, held at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. Roughly 4,500 attendees received it, making the holder pool small and fixed. Owning it signals that the player was present at the event where Minecraft 1.0 was officially launched on stage, which is a piece of Minecraft history no later cape can replicate. Its rarity and its association with that launch moment make it the benchmark against which every other rare cape is measured.
How to Get the MineCon 2011 Cape
Exclusively given to attendees of MineCon 2011, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
The MineCon 2011 Cape is no longer obtainable. The window to earn it has closed, and Mojang does not sell or re-issue it. Buying or selling accounts to acquire it breaks Minecraft's usage rules. Players who already own it can keep using it.
History & Rarity
MineCon 2011 took place on November 18, 2011, the same day Notch ceremonially released Minecraft 1.0. It was the first official convention dedicated to the game, and the cape was an attendance reward redeemed by registered guests. Because attendance was capped at the venue and the game's player base has grown enormously since, the ratio of holders to total players is now vanishingly small. The cape's tie to the 1.0 launch event, the Creeper motif, and the sheer age of the distribution combine to make it a true legacy collectible.
In rarity terms the MineCon 2011 Cape is classed as Legendary. It became visible in the Java cape system around version 1.0, and it is currently no longer obtainable.
How to Equip the MineCon 2011 Cape
The MineCon 2011 Cape is a Java Edition attendance cape bound to the attendee's account. It cannot be transferred and is selected from the cape carousel on the minecraft.net Java profile.
On Java Edition, capes are managed from your minecraft.net profile, not from inside the game:
- Sign in at minecraft.net with the Microsoft account that owns the cape.
- Open your Minecraft: Java Edition profile page (Profile, then the skins/capes area).
- Find the cape carousel and select MineCon 2011 Cape.
- Save your selection; the cape appears on your character the next time you load the game.
Details
| Name | MineCon 2011 Cape |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Version Added | 1.0 |
| Available | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was MineCon 2011 held and when?
MineCon 2011 was held at the Mandalay Bay resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, on November 18, 2011 — the same day Minecraft Java Edition 1.0 was officially launched on stage.
How many people have the MineCon 2011 Cape?
Approximately 4,500 attendees received it. Because attendance was capped and the cape was never re-issued, the holder pool is tiny relative to the modern player base, which is why it is treated as legendary.
Why is the MineCon 2011 Cape considered the rarest of the convention capes?
It was the first ever MineCon cape, tied to the smallest early convention, and it commemorates the literal 1.0 launch event. That combination of age, low attendance, and historical significance makes it the most sought-after MineCon cape.
Can I buy or trade for a MineCon 2011 Cape?
No. The cape is locked to the original attendee's account and cannot be transferred. Selling or buying accounts to obtain it breaks Minecraft's terms and risks bans, so there is no legitimate way to acquire it now.
How do I equip the MineCon 2011 Cape if my account has it?
Sign in at minecraft.net with the attendee account, open the Java Edition profile, select the MineCon 2011 Cape in the cape carousel, and save the choice.