Ultimate Guide to Minecraft's Copper Cape Challenges

Minecraft's "The Copper Age" update (version 1.21.9) introduces copper-themed features like the copper golem and the Copper Cape Quest, a three-part event to earn the exclusive Copper Cape for Java and Bedrock editions.

The first two challenges are community-driven, requiring global milestones to unlock rewards and the next challenge, while the third is an individual task to claim the cape. As of October 1, 2025, only the first challenge is active, with others unlocking weekly upon success.

Understanding the Copper Cape Quest Structure

The Copper Cape Quest is designed as a progressive event:

Challenge 1 and 2: These are community-wide goals. If the global targets are met, all players (regardless of individual contribution) receive edition-specific rewards, and the next challenge unlocks.
Challenge 3: This is an individual challenge. Players must actively participate to earn the Copper Cape personally.
Overall Timeline: The event kicked off on September 30, 2025. Challenges unlock weekly, assuming the community succeeds in time.
Eligibility: You need to be playing on the latest version (1.21.9 or equivalent for Bedrock) to contribute. Rewards are automatically distributed via your Minecraft account upon success.

The quest ties into the new copper golem mob, encouraging players to engage with the Copper Age features. Failure to complete a challenge in time could halt progress, so community coordination is key—check official Minecraft channels and social media for updates.

Challenge 1: Summon 75 Million Copper Golems

Status: Active (September 30, 2025, 8:00 AM PDT to October 6, 2025, 10:00 AM PDT).

Goal: The community must collectively summon at least 75 million copper golems during the event window. Each summoned golem counts toward the total, tracked globally by Mojang.

Why It's Important: Success unlocks in-game items for everyone and reveals Challenge 2 the following week.

How to Participate and Summon a Copper Golem

Contributing is straightforward—every golem you summon adds to the count. Here's a step-by-step guide based on the new mechanics introduced in The Copper Age update:

Gather Materials:
- 1 Block of Copper: Crafted from 9 copper ingots on a crafting table. Copper ingots come from smelting raw copper (mined from copper ore). The block can be at any oxidation level, which affects the golem's appearance.
- 1 Carved Pumpkin or Jack o' Lantern: Shear a pumpkin to carve it, or combine a pumpkin with a torch for a Jack o' Lantern.
Build the Structure:
- Place the Block of Copper on the ground in your world (any dimension works, but ensure it's in a loaded chunk).
- Stack the Carved Pumpkin or Jack o' Lantern directly on top of the copper block.
Summon the Golem:
- Upon placement, the structure will transform into a copper golem and spawn an accompanying copper chest nearby.
- If the copper block is adjacent to an existing copper chest, they'll merge into a large copper chest.

Tips for Success

The golem's color varies with the copper block's oxidation (e.g., fresh copper for a shiny golem, oxidized for a green patina).
Golems oxidize over time and can turn into statues—use an axe to scrape off oxidation or wax them with honeycomb to prevent it.
Summon as many as possible! Play in Creative mode for unlimited resources, or set up farms in Survival. Each summon counts, even if you destroy and resummon.
Track progress via official Minecraft announcements or community tools—aim to summon in bulk to help hit the 75 million mark.
Note: This challenge doesn't require using the golem's sorting functionality (detailed below), just summoning it.