Wavey Capes

Mod

by tr7zw

The cape shouldn't be a static slab

Type

Mod

CurseForge Downloads

15,201,394

CurseForge ID

521594

Last Updated

Nov 6, 2026

Description

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About

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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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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Compatibility & Dependancys

Minecraft	Loader	Status	Version	Note
1.16.5+	Fabric/Forge*/NeoForge	✅ Supported	Latest
*1.16.5	Forge	⚠️ Unsupported	Outdated	Unsupported, until it gets support for JarInJar mods
1.12.2/1.8.9	Forge	❌ Not supported	Outdated	Might get new updates at some point

Mod	Status	Note
Fabric Capes	✅ Supported
MinecraftCapes	✅ Supported
Essential	✅ Supported
Shoulder Surfing Reloaded	✅ Supported
Ears	✅ Supported
Player Animator	✅ Supported	This means mods that use it like Better Combat and Emotecraft
More Banner Features	⚠️ Partial support	Only supports the old style
Lunar Client	❌ Not supported	Will never get support!

And probably many more, just try it and see!

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Screenshots / Media

Cape Example

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

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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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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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Credits & license

👤 Thanks to the awesome translators and contributors on Github!

📄 License: tr7zw Protective License
Feel free to use this mod in your Modrinth/Curseforge hosted modpacks without asking for permission. Do not redistribute the jar files anywhere else!