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{{Infobox cape
| group1 = Cape
| 1-1 = Builder Cape JE.png
| 1-2 = Builder Cape BE.png
| group2 = Elytra
| 2-1 = Builder Elytra JE.png
| 2-2 = Builder Elytra BE.png
| *-1caption = {{JE}}
| *-2caption = {{BE}}
| api = Builder
| je = Yes
| be = Yes
| rarity = Legendary
|texture-id=2c579968c64c1719740fd8c2a451461879b238002574fce48f7d1a7c36a1c7d4
}}
The '''Builder Cape''' is a [[Minecraft:cape]] that is given out as a promotion for [[Minecraft:TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026|TwitchCon 2026]] and the [[Minecraft:Movie:Minecraft Movie Build Challenge|Minecraft Movie Build Challenge]].

== Appearance ==
The cape's design is similar to the [[Minecraft:Crafter Cape]], which depicts an [[Minecraft:iron pickaxe]] on a [[Minecraft:crafting table]] background, but the pickaxe is shown upside-down.

== Distribution ==
Players can receive this cape by [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeeming a code], which can be obtained by participating on one of these two platforms:

* Watch any livestream on [[Minecraft:Twitch]] for 5 minutes.
* Watch any livestream on [[Minecraft:TikTok]] for 3 minutes.

This can be done between May 30 and June 14 (later June 22nd), 2026. All codes for this cape must be redeemed by June 30, 2026.<ref name="build-challenge">{{Mcnet|minecraft-movie-build-challenge|Minecraft Movie Build Challenge|May 30, 2026|Cristina Anderca}}</ref>

{{Streaming platform region note|platforms=multiple|tense=present}}

== History ==
{{HistoryTable
|{{HistoryLine||April 21, 2026|link=none|The Crafter Cape and the Builder Cape have been announced.<ref>{{tweet|Minecraft|2046654384520524057|No matter how you show up, you're included: ⛏️ Earn one in-person at TwitchCon 👀 Earn one watching your favorite creators Stay tuned for more info on how to get each!|April 21, 2026|archive=|archiveid=}}</ref>}}
|{{HistoryLine||May 18, 2026|link=none|The name "Builder Cape" is revealed on the Microsoft Store.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20260530005840/https://displaycatalog.mp.microsoft.com/v7/products/9P8C8N3SPPT0?languages=en-us&market=US displaycatalog.mp.microsoft.com/v7/products/9P8C8N3SPPT0?languages=en-us&market=US]</ref>{{Note|The name was officially confirmed through [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]] on May 19, 2026.}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||May 30, 2026|link=none|The cape promotion period begins.}}
|{{HistoryLine||May 31, 2026|link=none|18 hours after the campaign started, around 10am PDT, Twitch runs out of available codes for the cape, making them no longer obtainable via Twitch "in accordance to their promotional partner".<ref>[[Minecraft::File:Twitch_Builder_Cape_codes_depleted.png|"As of approximately 10am PST on May 31st, available reward codes for the Minecraft Cape ran out earlier than anticipated. Unfortunately, in accordance with our promotional partner, we are unable to provide additional codes."]]</ref>}}
|{{HistoryLine||June 3, 2026|link=none|Twitch restocks the cape codes, making them obtainable once again, and extends its deadline until June 22nd.}}
|{{HistoryLine||June 14, 2026|link=none|The promotion period ends, and new codes can no longer be obtained.{{verify|Does the extension apply to both Twitch & TikTok or just Twitch alone?}}}}
|{{HistoryLine||June 22, 2026|link=none|Twitch Drop code distribution concludes around this date.}}
|{{HistoryLine||June 30, 2026|link=none|Distribution of the cape concludes around this date.}}
}}

== Trivia ==
* The cape's design resembles the teaser poster for {{AMCS}}.
* Aside from the cape's name, further connections to the build challenge include the fact that the cape was also featured in the build challenge's key art, and that the cape's distribution method was revealed in the article that introduced the build challenge.<ref name="build-challenge"/> However, participation in the challenge was not actually required to obtain the cape.
* After Minecraft Live, various players had trouble claiming the cape through Twitch due to technical reasons.<ref>{{Discord|url=https://discord.com/channels/302094807046684672/1474192087657349150/1510327574901952784|title=Just a heads up, we've escalated the issue people are having with the cape from Twitch|channel=💬│live-discussion|server=MINECRAFT|invite=https://discord.gg/minecraft|user=lza}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
=== Textures ===
<gallery class="pixel-image">
Builder Cape (texture).png|The Builder Cape texture
</gallery>

=== Twitch code redemption ===
<gallery>
Twitch builder cape campaign info.png|Twitch campaign information
Twitch redeem code builder cape.png|Twitch code redemption item on rewards page
Builder cape Twitch Icon.png|Twitch Item Icon
Twitch Builder Cape redeem code error.png| Despite being unlocked for most at the start, code redemption did not work for many users, showing this error. Drops could still be unlocked in the inventory even after codes ran out.
Twitch Builder Cape codes depleted.png| Support email confirming when the codes ran out.
Twitch Help page Builder Cape Disclaimer.png|Disclaimer added on top of Twitch support page due to influx of support tickets, stating that codes ran out and could not be restocked by Twitch at that time due to their original agreement with Mojang.
Twitch Builder Cape redeem code after fix.png|Twitch code redemption window after distribution fix, showing the new deadline of June 22nd.
</gallery>

=== Official artwork ===
<gallery>
CharacterCreatorBuilderCape.png|The Character Creator icon for the cape.
TwitchCon 2026 cape 2.jpg|The Builder Cape shown in the Instagram post
Sapphirebuild_gleamio_1x1.png|Steve wearing the Builder Cape in the key art for the Minecraft Movie Build Challenge
MSS-Builder-Cape.png|Microsoft Store image
crafter_builder_capes.jpg|Promotional image of [[Minecraft:Steve]] and [[Minecraft:Alex]] wearing both the Crafter and the Builder Cape.
builder_cape_alex.jpg
</gallery>

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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