Elytra Drag

Slow down / break when flying with elytras by pressing the Sneak key.

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About this Mod

Features

• Slow down / break when flying with elytras by pressing the Sneak key. This also stops any active rocket propusion.

• Adds a cap for the fallDistance to limit the amount of damage taken during high-velocity landings if the player is applying drag

• Different wing animation when applying drag

The drag coeficient, the fallDistance cap and the minimum speed required to apply drag can be modified through the config file.

Client / Server

The mod MUST be placed on the server for the functionalities to work. The Clients don't need to have it installed but it is required to see the wing's animations.

Available Versions

Elytra Drag 0.4-1.21+release

MC 1.21, 1.21.1fabric

July 3, 2024

Elytra Drag 0.3-1.20+release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4, 1.20.5, 1.20.6fabric

May 4, 2024

Elytra Drag 0.2-1.19release

MC 1.19, 1.19.1, 1.19.2, 1.19.3, 1.19.4fabric

September 20, 2023

Elytra Drag 0.2-1.20+release

MC 1.20, 1.20.1fabric

September 13, 2023

How to Install Elytra Drag on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Elytra Drag". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabric

Minecraft Versions

1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6 (+11 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Elytra Drag server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Elytra Drag compatible with fabric?

Elytra Drag officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.6. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Elytra Drag – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Elytra Drag consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.