Wavey Capes

Wavey Capes

The cape shouldn't be a static slab

11.3M downloads
Created Apr 9, 2026
by tr7zw

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WaveyCapes brings your cape to life with smooth animations and realistic physics. Instead of a stiff block of a cape, this mod renders it as a single, flexible piece that bends and flows naturally.

Customize your cape's appearance and behavior using the in-game config screen - accessible via the mod list. Choose between different rendering styles, tweak wind effects, and fine-tune the physics to your liking.

Since WaveyCapes is purely visual and fully client-side, it works seamlessly on any server without requiring installation server-side.

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<br>Features

Simulation V2 (Default)

  • Capes sway left and right for a more dynamic feel
  • Improved bending physics to prevent clipping or harsh angles
  • Fully reworked underwater behavior and resistance

Different Styles

  • Simulation V2 - Fully dynamic and simulated cape
  • Simulation - "2022 was HOW long ago?"
  • Classic - Just adds a nice bend into the cape
  • Dungeons - Replica of the Minecraft Dungeons cape behavior
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<br>Compatibility & Dependancys

MinecraftLoaderStatusVersionNote
1.16.5+Fabric/Forge*/NeoForge✅ SupportedLatest
*1.16.5Forge⚠️ UnsupportedOutdatedUnsupported, until it gets support for JarInJar mods
1.12.2/1.8.9Forge❌ Not supportedOutdatedMight get new updates at some point
ModStatusNote
Fabric Capes✅ Supported
MinecraftCapes✅ Supported
Essential✅ Supported
Shoulder Surfing Reloaded✅ Supported
Ears✅ Supported
Player Animator✅ SupportedThis means mods that use it like Better Combat and Emotecraft
More Banner Features⚠️ Partial supportOnly supports the old style
Lunar Client❌ Not supportedWill never get support!

And probably many more, just try it and see!

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<br>Screenshots / Media

Cape Example

Check out Essential to get some fun cosmetics for you and your friends, including animated capes!

<a href="http://essential.gg"><img src="https://images.essential.gg/wardrobe/cape-b5be96ad5ca77158-640.webp" alt="drawing" width="200"/></a>

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<br>Known Issues

  • When swimming/crawling, the cape in Simulation V2 style can fold the wrong way.
  • Custom slots like Curios are currently ignored for the cape offset.
  • Mods that hide the chestplate like Show my Skin are also ignored for the cape offset.

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<br>FAQ

Does this need to be installed on the server?

No. This is a fully client-side mod and does not need to be installed on the server.

Will this work with mod x that adds capes?

Try it and see. If the cape is implemented in a vanilla/mod friendly way, it should just work.

Can I get a cape?

This mod will not give you a cape. Either you already have one from Mojang, or use one of the many supported mods listed above to get one for free.

I am making a modpack, how do I remove that Essential button in the main menu/pause screen?

Open the poput by pressing the button, click on I don't want to see this and confirm. Make sure to include the config/essential-mod-partner/config.json in your modpack.

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<br>Credits & license

👤 Thanks to the awesome translators and contributors on Github! <a href="https://github.com/tr7zw/EntityCulling/graphs/contributors"> <img src="https://tr7zw.github.io/uikit/links/underlined/more_details.png" style="vertical-align: middle;" alt="Link"> </a> <br><br> 📄 License: tr7zw Protective License <br> Feel free to use this mod in your Modrinth/Curseforge hosted modpacks without asking for permission. Do not redistribute the jar files anywhere else!

Versions

v1.8.2Latest
1.21.8forgeDec 30, 2025

## What's changed - Fixed that the dungeons cape simulates incorrectly **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/tr7zw/WaveyCapes/compare/1.8.1...1.8.2

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Download v1.8.2

Minecraft: 1.21.8

Loaders: forge

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