Cape Over Elytra
by ElmerLion
Cape Over Elytra keeps a player's cape visible while the elytra is equipped, by hiding the rendered elytra model on the client.
What it does
The mod changes only how the cape is drawn. Two modes are available: Cape Over Elytra keeps the cape visible and hides the elytra model at all times, while Cape Unless Flying shows the elytra again during fall-flying. The mode can be switched in-game through Mod Menu, which is optional.
Only the client needs the mod, so players can join servers without installing anything. Servers do not need it either. Gameplay is not affected, since the change is visual only and no items or mechanics are altered. Files are published for Fabric, covering 1.20.6 – 26.3, and the code is open source under the MIT License.
Key features
Cape over elytra mode
The cape stays visible while an elytra is worn, and the elytra model is hidden on the player's own render.
Cape unless flying mode
The elytra model returns during fall-flight, so the wings appear only while the player is gliding.
In-game mode switch
Mod Menu support lets players change between the two modes without editing configuration files.
Visual-only change
The mod affects rendering alone and does not change equipment stats, movement or any other gameplay rule.
Works with Minecraft and OptiFine capes
The mod was tested with standard Minecraft capes and with OptiFine capes, keeping either visible over the elytra.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Elytra & Capes is a Fabric mod for 1.21.6 – 26.3 that is client-side only and not open source, under All rights reserved. Elytra Only Cape is also client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, with files for 26.1 – 26.3. Craftable Capes differs in environment: it requires both the server and players, is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, and covers Fabric and Quilt for 1.20 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Over Elytra | Fabric | 1.20.6 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-21 |
| Elytra & Capes | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-14 |
| Elytra Only Cape | Fabric | 26.1 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-06-25 |
| Craftable Capes | Fabric and Quilt | 1.20 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2025-12-11 |
Questions
Does Cape Over Elytra need to be installed on the server?
Can the elytra model be shown again while flying?
Does Cape Over Elytra change how the game plays?
In the catalog
Cape Over Elytra is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
It includes two visual modes available through Mod Menu: - Cape Over Elytra: keeps your cape visible by hiding the rendered elytra model - Cape Unless Flying: keeps your cape visible while wearing an elytra, but shows the elytra again while you are fall-flying This mod is made for players who want better cape…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/cape-over-elytra
- Owner
- ElmerLion
- Published
- 2026-06-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15