
Elytra Contrails Mod
Adds Accurate Elytra Trails with a Mod!
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About this Mod
This mod adds realistic-looking contrails coming from the Elytra!
Initially I made a resource pack with the same goal, but that didn't look as good, so I made a mod instead!
There are many configurable options in this mod, allowing you to change the shape and length of your trail!
Lots of customization options! For other players to see other player's customized trails (or their twirling), the mod needs to be installed on the server! There is an option to disable sending your config to the server if you wish to keep your trail settings private for any reason, and seperately there is an option to make it so other players cannot see your trails at all (requires the mod on the server for that to work)
Players without the mod will show as the default options set in "Other's Defaults" in the modmenu config.If a server doesn't have the Elytra Contrails mod, you will see every other player as these default settings as well.
you can still see your own trails correctly on servers without the mod, but other players won't be able to see them.
FOR RESOURCE PACK CREATORS:
If you have a custom elytra model using EMF and want that to show accurate trails, create bones (they can be empty) with "leftWingTip" and "rightWingTip" included in their names (or just "trailSpawner" if you don't care about whats left and right)!

Available Versions
How to Install Elytra Contrails Mod 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 (26.1.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Elytra Contrails Mod". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.1 (+4 more)
Server-side
✗ UnsupportedRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Elytra Contrails Mod 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 (26.1.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Elytra Contrails Mod compatible with fabric?
Elytra Contrails Mod officially supports fabric for Minecraft 26.1.2, 26.2-snapshot-1, 26.1.1. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Elytra Contrails Mod – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Elytra Contrails Mod 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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