Armored Elytra

Armored Elytra

All in one elytra and chestplate combiner mod for fabric.

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Screenshots

Armored elytra on armor stands

About this Mod

Armored Elytra

About the mod

This mod adds armored elytra to the game.

Forging

You can combine any chestplate with an elytra in the anvil to forge an armored elytra.

Forging

Splitting

You can split the armored elytra in the grindstone to get back your original items.

Splitting
Splitting

Server side

All logic is handled on the server, client side install is only required for model rendering.

Vanilla Tweaks

The mod is compatible with the vanilla tweaks Armored Elytra datapack since 1.21.5 v1.6.0.
Installing the mod on the client will make the player models render with the armor and the elytra textures.
The mod supports splitting armored elytras made with the datapack.

Client side rendering

Player model

If installed on client side both the elytra and the chestplate is visible.

Inventory
Thirdperson
Armor stand

Custom item icons

Armor type, trim color and leather color icons with elytra at the back.

Custom icons are visible for players who have the mod or the texturepack installed on the client.

Custom icons

Using a custom texture pack? See the guide for generating textures from a resource pack to match the item icons to your pack's artwork.

Available Versions

Armored Elytra 26.1 - v1.13.0release
MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2fabric
March 25, 2026
Armored Elytra 1.21.11 - v1.12.0release
MC 1.21.11fabric
December 15, 2025
Armored Elytra 1.21.10 - v1.11.0release
MC 1.21.10fabric
October 9, 2025
Armored Elytra 1.21.9 - v1.10.0release
MC 1.21.9fabric
September 30, 2025
Armored Elytra 1.21.8 - v1.9.0release
MC 1.21.8fabric
August 31, 2025

How to Install Armored Elytra on Your Server

1

Order Server

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

2

Set datapack Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).

3

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

datapackfabric

Minecraft Versions

26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)

Server-side

Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Armored Elytra server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong datapack 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Armored Elytra compatible with datapack and fabric?

Armored Elytra officially supports datapack, fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1. 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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Details

License
MIT License
Server-side
Required

Supported Versions

26.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.5+5 more