Cobalt Cape

The Cobalt Cape is one of the rarest competition reward capes ever released by Mojang. Unlike MINECON capes or modern promotional capes, the Cobalt Cape was awarded exclusively to winners of official Cobalt competitions held in 2016.

Because only a small number of players won these tournaments, the Cobalt Cape is considered one of the rarest official Minecraft capes in existence. Many collectors place it alongside the Scrolls Champion Cape as one of Mojang's most exclusive competition rewards.

If you're wondering how to get the Cobalt Cape, how many players own it, or whether it's still obtainable, this guide covers everything you need to know.

What Is the Cobalt Cape?

The Cobalt Cape is an official Minecraft cape awarded to players who won official competitions for Cobalt, a platform action game developed by Oxeye Game Studio and published by Mojang.

Unlike capes earned through Minecraft itself, this cape rewarded success in another Mojang-published game, making it one of the most unusual official capes ever released.

How Was the Cobalt Cape Obtained?

Players could earn the Cobalt Cape in one of two ways during 2016.

1. Cobalt Workshop Challenge

Mojang and Oxeye hosted three official Cobalt Workshop Challenge level-design competitions.

Participants created custom Cobalt maps, and the winning creators received official Minecraft Cobalt Cape codes.

2. Cobalt League Tournaments

Players could also earn the cape by winning official Cobalt League competitive tournaments held during 2016.

Only tournament winners received the cape, making it one of Minecraft's most exclusive competition rewards.

Is the Cobalt Cape Still Obtainable?

No.

All Cobalt competitions ended in 2016.

The redemption codes distributed to winners have long since expired or been redeemed, and Mojang has not announced any plans to hold additional Cobalt tournaments or distribute new Cobalt Capes.

How Many People Own the Cobalt Cape?

Estimated Owners: Around 30

Mojang has never published an official owner count.

However, community research suggests that only around 30 Minecraft accounts officially own the Cobalt Cape, making it one of the rarest competition capes ever released.

Because so few players won the competitions, sightings of the Cobalt Cape in-game are exceptionally uncommon.

Why Is the Cobalt Cape So Rare?

Several factors contribute to the Cobalt Cape's rarity.

• Awarded only during 2016.
• Required winning official competitions.
• Not available through purchase.
• Not obtainable through Minecraft gameplay.
• Very small number of winners.
• No future distribution announced.

Unlike promotional capes that hundreds of thousands of players could claim, the Cobalt Cape was reserved exclusively for competition champions.

Cobalt Cape Design

The Cobalt Cape features a distinctive blue and cyan color scheme inspired by the game Cobalt.

One of its most interesting details is the elytra texture, which is based on the wings of the Radwasp, an enemy found in Cobalt. This unique design makes the cape instantly recognizable among collectors.

Interesting Facts

• Released in 2016.
• Awarded through official Cobalt competitions.
• Winners of both Workshop Challenges and Cobalt League tournaments received the cape.
• Elytra design is based on the Radwasp enemy from Cobalt.
• Estimated to exist on only around 30 accounts.
• One of Minecraft's rarest official competition capes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you still get the Cobalt Cape?

No. The official Cobalt competitions ended in 2016, and the cape is no longer obtainable.

How many players own the Cobalt Cape?

Although Mojang has never confirmed an official number, community estimates suggest that around 30 Minecraft accounts own the Cobalt Cape.

Was the Cobalt Cape free?

Technically yes. Players did not purchase the cape directly, but they had to win an official Cobalt competition to receive it.

Is the Cobalt Cape official?

Yes. It is an official Minecraft cape distributed by Mojang as a prize for Cobalt competitions.

Does the Cobalt Cape work on Java Edition?

Yes. The Cobalt Cape is an official Java Edition cape. It has never been available on Bedrock Edition.

Is the Cobalt Cape one of the rarest Minecraft capes?

Yes. With only a few dozen known owners, the Cobalt Cape is widely considered one of Minecraft's rarest official competition capes.

Final Thoughts

The Cobalt Cape represents one of the most exclusive achievements in Minecraft's history. Rather than rewarding attendance at an event or participation in a promotion, it recognized players who demonstrated exceptional creativity or competitive skill in Mojang's game Cobalt.

With only a handful of known owners and no way to obtain it today, the Cobalt Cape remains one of the most prestigious official Minecraft capes ever released.