Between the resurgence of Dungeons & Dragons, and the widespread acclaim of huge series like the Lord of the Rings, there has never been a better time for the fantasy genre.
With fantasy’s popularity at an all-time high, you may be looking to dive into your own fantastic realms of epic trials and grande adventure inside Minecraft.
And there’s no better way to go after that journey than with the most fantasy of all fantasy skins: the elf.
The long-eared staples of the genre are as fun as fantasy races come. And lucky for you, they’ve managed to weasel their way into the world of Minecraft.
This white-haired elf is a piece of original content from skin maker cheyko, meaning the skin has an attached backstory: something we always love to see in the realm of fantasy.
The once-wealthy fellow renounced his worldly possessions to live a life of wandering and farming.
Not only does this skin have a cute backstory, but it also looks incredible.
His earthen-toned medieval garb is punctuated by a produce basket which he carries on his back.
So go forth into your server with elven hospitality as a wanderer, breaking bread or cooked porkchop with stranger and friend alike.
It’s always fun when creators like Rakqoi get creative with their skin concepts like this Elven Alchemist.
A tinkerer at heart, the Elven Alchemist experiments with different concoctions to develop potions of various effects – hoping one day to master his craft.
Beyond the skin’s backstory though, it just looks great, blending medieval fantasy with a Victorian adventurer’s garb.
So what are you waiting for?
Nab this skin, fire up your brewing stand, and get your favorite potions bubbling away!
The mystical nature of elves distinguishes them from other fantasy races.
That supernatural air that surrounds them is hard to describe, but is captured flawlessly in SerenityOnyx’s Elven Priestess skin.
Adorned in the garb of an ancient Greek oracle or something similar, this skin exudes mysticism and class, while highlighting the pointy-eared nature of the elf.
There’s just something so fitting about the nature of this design. Give it a try and see what you think.
While most of these skins play into the color palettes and ideas of a grounded medieval fantasy, this skin by Katiesc cranks up the fantasy as high as possible.
Because this female high elf wears robes similar to those of Ancient Greece or Rome.
However, the ethereal blues of the design make this elf look mystical, almost like a goddess.
It makes sense for a skin that cranks up the fantasy elements, its ears are also the largest and pointiest, extending well beyond her head.
But in all seriousness, this skin radiates coolness and magic. I’d be remiss if I didn’t recommend this high elf to be as high as they come.
I’ve been touting the praises of fantasy elves for so long that I’ve nearly forgotten the more holiday-oriented elves of the world.
Thankfully, creator Felinka didn’t forget about them.
And their Santa’s Elf skin design contains all the holiday cheer these Minecraft pixels can muster.
The skin’s colors, the Santa hat, the candy cane on her back, everything is so loaded with Christmas cheer… it’s bound to get you aching for the holiday spirit.
Skin maker Wildflowers brings us this highly-detailed male elf design.
While the Mystical Messenger utilizes an unusual color palette of middling blues and warm purples leaning into reds, the skin has a remarkable uniqueness to it.
It somehow perfectly represents a medieval messenger – but also rides the line between that, and something more futuristic.
Regardless of the skin’s supposed time period, the real marvel is the amount of detail somehow forced into this design.
The scarf, the buckle, and the parcel bag on the back all look remarkable, and they work together to create a skin that’s completely unique.
