
Armored Elytra
Shows the chestplate and elytra at the same when using the Armored Elytra datapack (by Vanilla Tweaks)
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About this Mod
Armored Elytra
Requires the Fabric Loader and Fabric API
Logo made by @CarbonGhost
Setup
- Drop the mod in the mods folder
Info
- This mod just displays the chestplate and elytra at the same time.
- Either of the datapacks: Armored Elytra datapack (by Vanilla Tweaks) or Plated Elytra datapack (by Voodoo Beard) are required for using an armoured elytra.
- There is also support for the Advanced Netherite mod using a modified version of Armored Elytra (by Bill Parrott)
- The mod: Colytra (by TheIllusiveC4) is also supported.
- The Spigot plugin: Armored Elytra (by pim16aap2) version 3.0.0 and up is also supported.
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How to Install Armored Elytra 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 (1.20.4).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Armored Elytra". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2 (+7 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Armored Elytra 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 (1.20.4). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Armored Elytra compatible with fabric and forge and quilt?
Armored Elytra officially supports fabric, forge, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.4, 1.20.3, 1.20.2. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Armored Elytra – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Armored Elytra 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.
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