The choice of skin for a character in Minecraft is an important gameplay detail that many neglect. In my opinion, making the hero unique for the feeling of complete immersion in the virtual universe is no less important than building a beautiful house or getting the first diamonds for the enchanting table. In addition, you can pick up a skin in Minecraft in a matter of minutes – I’ll tell you how to do it.
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How to install a skin for a character in Minecraft?
To install a skin in Minecraft, you need to go to the official site of Minecraft.net games. Remember: you must have an official account to play Minecraft. Yes, it’s an expensive proposition: it currently costs $ 26.95 (₽1,900) to access the PC Java Edition from the Microsoft Store. However, by downloading unlicensed copies, you deprive yourself of the opportunity to play on stable versions, receive free updates on the day they are released, as well as access to Minecraft Realms – there are cool themed custom servers there.
So, you are logged in to the official website. Now on the left side of the profile panel there will be only four tabs, one of which is “Skin”. We go there!
Minecraft player profile on the official Microsoft website
By default, Minecraft has two hero models – Classic (from the English “classic”) and Slim (“slender”). Skins with small details on a wider figure look better, so putting the hero on a diet is not at all necessary.
In the same tab, we are offered to download a file with a skin. The catch is that you can’t just take and add an ordinary picture to the site so that it becomes the body of the hero. The file must be sized appropriately for the character model. At the same time, the site does not provide any standard collection – you must definitely upload your own file. Not all gamers were born talented designers, so making a suit from scratch is not always a good idea. You can, of course, download the first skin that comes across from the Internet and several “worms” along with it for delivery from dubious sites, but this is not our way.
The main task of the player is to decide on the theme of the future outfit. The main assistant in choosing skins will be Minecraftskins, the main thing there is not to get lost in the abundance of outfits, since over the years of existence of this “sandbox” of user content on the hosting has become a lot. Then everything is simple: we drive the characteristics we need into the search line and download the file. If you are too lazy to look for something cool out of thousands of options, then here is my esports-themed selection.
For Dota 2 fans:
- Dota 2 logo;
- Windranger;
- Crystal Maiden;
- Kunkka;
- Rubick.
Dota 2 logo – skin for Minecraft
For NAVI fans:
- jersey NAVI;
- Dota 2 player;
- hoodie Natus Vincere.
Skins for Minecraft on request “NAVI”
For Virtus.pro fans:
- fan of Virtus.pro;
- pashaBiceps;
- jersey Virtus.pro.
Skins for Minecraft at the request of “Virtus.pro”
In addition to the usual themed skins, fans have made thousands of drawings that resemble real people. It’s not overly ethical, but the cartoonish pixel art smooths out the corners of the question. Sometimes the characters are difficult to guess. For example, according to the signature of the author, this is Lady Gaga in the outfit from her sixth album “Chromatic”. Learned? You can find celebrity skins either by searching for a name and nickname, or by searching for “Celeb”.
I managed to find a variety of people on the hosting space. For example, someone even made Mr. Bean! Considering how many misadventures the average Steve usually has to go through in Minecraft, such a skin will definitely be in the theme.
Mr. Bean in Minecraft
If you are tired of the skin, you can also get rid of it in your profile on the official website. There it is possible to reset the textures to standard ones (you will definitely not miss the button).
How to draw your own skin in Minecraft?
If you like drawing, you don’t have to use the ready-made skins. Microsoft and a group of enthusiasts have made a handy “online drawing”. You do not need to possess special artistic skills to use it.
There are quite a few online services on the network for creating skins in Minecraft. Many people suggest drawing on 2D, but it seems silly to me. I recommend trying your hand at creating skins here… For example, a skin for Cybersport.ru readers. Please note that you will have to work in 3D space. And although not everyone succeeds the first time, the final character will at least look like a person, and not like a walking texture.
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Cybersport man skin!
For a more comfortable drawing in 3D space, place the character at an angle more often, and also do not paint the entire model in a single color. More voluminous characters will turn out if you use the Brush tool, not the Pencil tool – on a PC it seems that the image is “stained”, however, in the game, such transitions will be perceived as highlights, which in Minecraft itself are implemented precisely with the help of smooth transitions similar flowers. In your work, also make accents, and do not try to draw a clear line: add large logos, bright details – this will help make the character memorable and unique.
Some may think that Minecraft guides are weird in 2023. Frankly, when choosing a theme, I had a similar feeling, but all the data about the game say that the “sandbox” does not plan to die, and newcomers to it appear regularly. Yes, the “killers of Minecraft” are released one after another, but soon after the release they are forgotten, and the game itself lives on. And here’s the paradox: despite the popularity of Minecraft, there are few good and easy guides on it, and on Google, for the search query, the devil will break his leg. Therefore, everything is for you, friends.
