
Armored Elytra
All in one elytra and chestplate combiner mod for fabric.
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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.

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


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.



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.

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
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 datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (26.1.2).
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
26.1.2, 26.1.1, 26.1 (+12 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended 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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