Skin


Properties

Skins are divided into areas that act as the surface area of the character (for instance, the front head area, left leg area, etc.). A skin will only allow solid color; transparency is not allowed on the skin file except on the second layer, which is transparent by default; playing offline, pixels can be left free resulting in "holes" in the skin. If a skin with transparent pixels on the first layer is uploaded, the transparent pixels will render as black pixels in-game. The second layer can be used to give the character glasses, hats, or other accessories (even a bigger head).

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World textures

A skin can also refer to other textures in the game, such as block textures, item sprites, mob skins, etc. A list of these can be found here See the system to customize assets since 1.6.1. For the system used before 1.6.1, see Texture pack. The default textures, with a custom resource pack (DokuCraft) in the center. The resource pack minecraft .

It is worth noting that zombie Zombie Health points 20 () Armor points 2 () Attack strength Easy: 2 () Normal: 3 () Hard: 4 () Size Adult: Height: 1.95 Blocks Width: 0.6 Blocks Baby: Height: 0.975 Blocks Width: 0.3 Blocks Spawn minecraft and zombie pigmen Zombie Pigman Health points 20 () Armor points 2 () Attack strength Easy: 5 () Normal: 9 () Hard: 13 () Size Height: 1.95 Blocks Width: 0.6 Blocks Spawn Any 2 block high space in any minecraft mobs can use typical player skins (and vice-versa). Skeleton Skeleton Health points 20 () Attack strength Bow: Easy: 1 () - 4 () Normal: 1 () - 4 () Hard: 1 () - 5 () Sword: Easy: 2 () Normal: 2 () Hard: 3 minecraft mobs can use typical player skins as well, but keep in mind that they have their skinny arms and legs. (If a skeleton mob skin is used as a player`s skin, their legs and arms will not be skinny.)

In order to use the player skin for zombies and zombie pigmen you must align it to the correct place on the .png or the texture will be broken.

Computer edition

A player can only change their character`s skin if they have purchased Minecraft. This is done on the Profile page by uploading a valid .png image file (note: .jpg files will be accepted), which will then replace the default skin.

Skins also have the option of having 3 or 4 pixel wide arms, which can be changed on the profile page as well.

The steve.png and alex.png files in minecraft.jar See the main source code. For the launcher marked for "Linux / Other", see Minecraft launcher. minecraft.jar is the main code source for Minecraft. It is located in the ../.minecraft/versions/(current version) directory, can also be changed and replaced via a resource pack, but the effects will only be visible to players using the resource pack, and will affect all players with the default skin.

Console Edition

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A variety of Alex skins available in the Console Edition. Left to right: Tennis, Tuxedo, Athlete, Default, Swedish, Cyclist, Prisoner, and Boxer.

There are currently 16 default skin types (with the exception of the skin packs), 8 of which are based on the Steve model and the other 8 based on the Alex model, wearing different outfits and skin colors. The skins are available to be chosen in the `Change Skin` area of Help & Options. The Console Edition allows transparent skins, because the player cannot create their own skins. This prevents issues with completely transparent skin users "haunting" other players. The player can add custom skins to the console editions via hacking; be that as it may, this will void the warranty of the console, and the player risks a ban from either Xbox Live or PlayStation Network for an illicitly modded game or console.

Pocket Edition

Since Alpha 0.11.0, Players can choose one of the two default skins either Steve or Alex, and can apply their own custom skin. (Uses the same format as the PCPersonal Computer edition). The player must select a valid skin image from their photo library, and will then be prompted to choose between the two main models. Players can also buy skin packs This article may need cleanup to comply with the style guide. Please help improve this if you can. The talk page may contain suggestions. This article needs updating. Description: The page may need an update minecraft which cost $0.99 USD each. Those skin packs are as follows: FestiveMashup2016 skin pack, Campfire Tales, the Minecon skin pack, Villains, Biome Settlers Pack 2, Story Mode Skin Pack, Redstone Specialists, Journey To The West, Holiday Skin Pack 2015, Biome Settlers Pack 1, Halloween Costumes, City Folk, and Town Folk.

Skin packs

One example of a skin pack available in the Console Edition.

Skin Packs are available in the Console Edition Console Edition Author(s) Mojang AB 4J Studios Platform(s) Written in C++ Latest version Xbox 360 - TU53 Xbox One - CU43 PS3 - 1.51 PS4 - 1.50 PSVita - 1.51 Wii U - Patch 23 minecraft and in the Pocket Edition Pocket Edition Author(s) Mojang AB Jens Bergensten Aron Nieminen Daniel Kaplan Tommaso Checchi Shoghi Cervantes Jason Major Daniel Wustenhoff Tomas Alaeus Mikael "Slicedlime" Hedberg MicrosoftTechnology company Studios 1] Platform(s) Written in C++ 2] Latest version 1.1.2 minecraft as downloadable content. Skin Packs add additional skins that players may choose from along with the 16 default skins (2 in Pocket Edition Pocket Edition Author(s) Mojang AB Jens Bergensten Aron Nieminen Daniel Kaplan Tommaso Checchi Shoghi Cervantes Jason Major Daniel Wustenhoff Tomas Alaeus Mikael "Slicedlime" Hedberg MicrosoftTechnology company Studios 1] Platform(s) Written in C++ 2] Latest version 1.1.2 minecraft ) packaged with the game. They often featureSpecial attraction characters from other video games, alongside original designs.

Creating a skin

Many players want to have a new look, something which describes them. While you can always search the internet for a previously made skin, many players prefer to create their own.

A custom skin is a great way to personalize your player model and can be done either by using a variety of community-made skin editors The contents of this page are not supported by Mojang AB, the Minecraft Wiki, the Minecraft IRC channel or the Minecraft Forums. Name Description Date Version Platforms Link Latest Compatible Release Source available Programming language minecraft , or by editing the "steve.png" file manually with an image editor like Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.net or similar image editors. The "steve.png" file can be downloaded from here and a playerskin can be downloaded from http://skins.minecraft.net/MinecraftSkins/USERNAME.png where "USERNAME" is replaced by the playername. When editing the "steve.png" file manually, be sure to keep the original image dimensions and make the background of the skin (the unused pixels) completely transparent. Else, Minecraft may fail to recognize the skin as intended.

Alternatively, some people find it easier to use a program, either downloadable or in-browser, which will allow them to have a live view of their character on a three dimensional model as they are editing the skin. For instance, a program called Skincraft will further assist players by providing them with a wide variety of pre-made selections (such as hats, boots, sweaters, etc.), to give the skin creator exactly what they want, even if the creator has little to no artistic skill.

After making a custom skin, either by using a skin editor or by editing the "steve.png" file directly, one will still need to upload the .png file at the Profile page of www.minecraft.net before the skin is applied. Once completed, start up Minecraft and enjoy your new skin! Other players in multiplayer will also be able to see your skin. Note that you will not be able to see your custom skin if you are not logged in or if playing offline.

Note: the 1.8 templates can be used for pre-1.8 skins on the skin server. Only the top half of the image is used, e.g. not the individual arms and legs on the bottom, and no overlay on any layer except the head. If the skins is in resource pack for 1.7, you must use the old system exactly.

There can be up to 3.06ℂₗ1023,581 unique Minecraft skins.

History

Classic Classic Starting version 0.0.9a (May 16, 2009) Latest version 0.30 (Dec. 22, 2009) Paid No Classic versions 0.0.11a to 0.0.13a_03, as well as version c0.30_01c are available to play in the launcher. Be that as it may, please note minecraft
0.0.17a_02 This is not an official version history or changelog. For the official list, please visit the Minecraft website. For versions 1.11 and prior, please check the Mojang website. For versions prior to Beta 1.8, please minecraft Custom player skin test.
0.0.18a This is not an official version history or changelog. For the official list, please visit the Minecraft website. For versions 1.11 and prior, please check the Mojang website. For versions prior to Beta 1.8, please minecraft Custom skins released.
Alpha Alpha Starting version Alpha 1.0.0 (Jun. 28, 2010) Latest version Alpha 1.2.6 (Dec. 3, 2010) Paid Yes Alpha versions 1.0.0 to 1.2.6 are available to play in the launcher. Be that as it may, please note that these versions minecraft
1.2.2 Alpha 1.2.2 Server version 0.2.4 Release date Nov. 10, 2010 Download Client Server Other editions of 1.2.2 Java Edition ◄◄ Alpha 1.2.0 ◄ Alpha 1.2.1_01 Alpha 1.2.3 ► Beta 1.0 ►► See minecraft Player skins can be modified.
Beta Beta Starting version Beta 1.0 (Dec. 20, 2010) Latest version Beta 1.9-pre6 (Nov. 13, 2011) Paid Yes These versions are available to play in the launcher. Be that as it may, please note that these versions contain bugs. You ll minecraft
1.6.6 Beta 1.6.6 Release date May 31, 2011 Download Client Server ◄◄ Beta 1.6 ◄ Beta 1.6.5 Beta 1.7 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version history (disambiguation). Beta 1.6.6 minecraft The player skin originally had a beard that was commonly mistaken for a smile. The beard was removed in Beta 1.6.6.
Official releaseAnnounce Minecraft 1.0 Starting version 1.0.0 (Nov. 18th, 2011) Latest version 1.12 Paid Yes Website http://www.minecraft.net/ See the official release of Minecraft for the PC. For the version, see 1.0.0. For the first minecraft
1.0.0 1.0.0 Type Release Release date Nov. 18, 2011 Development versions View all Pre-releases Beta 1.9-pre1 Beta 1.9-pre2 Beta 1.9-pre3 Beta 1.9-pre4 Beta 1.9-pre5 Beta 1.9-pre6 Release candidates 1.0.0-RC1 1.0.0-RC2 Download Client (.json) Server Other editions minecraft Beta 1.9-pre1 All "bottom" textures (including hand and foot) have been flipped 180 degrees. It`s worth mentioning that the textures were specifically flipped and not rotated because an updated texture with the bottom surface rotated as opposed to flipped may display incorrectly depending on the intended alignment with relation to the rest of the skin.
Apr. 1, 2014 On Apr. 1st, all skins applied to players were changed to Villager Villager Health points 20 () Size Adult: Height: 1.95 Blocks Width: 0.6 Blocks Baby: Height: 0.975 Blocks Width: 0.3 Blocks Spawn Village When a zombie villager is cured First appearances See History Drops None Experience minecraft skins as an Apr. Fool`s prank, and trying to edit or change the skin will not work. Capes were still shown, be that as it may, if the user had one.
1.8 1.8 Official name Bountiful Update Type Release Release date Sep. 2, 2014 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 14w02a 14w02b 14w02c 14w03a 14w03b 14w04a 14w04b 14w05a 14w05b 14w06a 14w06b 14w07a 14w08a 14w10a 14w10b 14w10c 14w11a minecraft 14w03a 14w03a Type Snapshot Release date Jan. 16, 2014 Snapshot for 1.8 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.7.10 ◄ 14w02c 14w03b ► 1.8.1 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version minecraft Skins have received an overhaul; right and left legs/arms can now be edited independently and the hat layer now counts for the whole body, meaning overlays can now be added on skins. This means there are now up to 3.06ℂₗ1023,581 unique Minecraft skins instead of 2.29ℂₗ1011,328 previously.
14w04a 14w04a Type Snapshot Release date Jan. 23, 2014 Snapshot for 1.8 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.7.10 ◄ 14w03b 14w04b ► 1.8.1 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version minecraft Now displays the right arm`s second layer in first person view.
pre1 Added a new player model with smaller arms, and a new player skin called Alex.
1.9 1.9 Official name Combat Update Type Release Release date Feb. 29, 2016 1] Development versions View all Snapshots 15w31a 15w31b 15w31c 15w32a 15w32b 15w32c 15w33a 15w33b 15w33c 15w34a 15w34b 15w34c 15w34d 15w35a 15w35b 15w35c 15w35d minecraft 15w47a 15w47a Type Snapshot Release date Nov. 18, 2015 Snapshot for 1.9 Download Client (.json) Server ◄◄ 1.8.9 ◄ 15w46a 15w47b ► 1.9.1 ►► See the computer edition. For other editions, see Version minecraft Overlay layers (hat, jacket, sleeves, and pants) correctly render semitransparent pixels, instead of only fully opaque and fully transparent pixels.
Pocket Edition Alpha
0.11.0 build 1 Added skins. Players can choose `Steve` and `Alex` models or their own custom skin (uses the same format as PC).
build 10 Added the first two skin packs: City Folk and Town Folk. Each skin pack has 5 free skins, and purchasing the skin pack will unlock the rest of the skins. Skin packs cost USD $0.99.
0.12.3 Added the Halloween Costumes skin pack.
0.13.0 build 5 Added the "Biome Settlers" skin pack.
0.13.1 Added the Holiday Festival 2015 skin pack.
0.13.2 Added the Journey to The West skin pack.
0.14.0 build 7 Added the Redstone Specialists skin pack.
0.14.1 Added Minecraft: Story Mode skins.
0.14.3 Added Biome Settlers 2 skin pack.
0.15.4 Added Villains skin pack.
Console Edition Console Edition Author(s) Mojang AB 4J Studios Platform(s) Written in C++ Latest version Xbox 360 - TU53 Xbox One - CU43 PS3 - 1.51 PS4 - 1.50 PSVita - 1.51 Wii U - Patch 23 minecraft
TU3 CU1 1.0 Patch 1 The first skin pack is available as downloadable content.
TU24 CU12 1.16 8 `Alex` model skins added to default skin pack.