They allow players to totally customize themselves, rather than using what Minecraft offers them through packs and other items. Here's how one can make, download and use custom skins in Minecraft.

For any Minecraft Java Edition players who want to add a bit more personalization to their Minecraft world, here's how to create custom designed shields.

Minecraft Steve has been added to Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and there's now a mod that lets you make use of your Java skins.

If you enjoy creating custom worlds for Minecraft, you'll be a big fan of the 20W28A snapshot for Minecraft: Java Edition, which continues adding fixes and improvements to the Nether Update.