Elytra Control
by Smootheez
Elytra Control lets players change how Elytra flight behaves, from locking flight in midair to simplifying takeoff, through options set in-game or in a config file.
What it does
Players can switch off Elytra flight entirely, cancel midair glides, and adjust the on-screen overlay in several display modes, including text with an icon, text only, or a hidden overlay, with the position also adjustable. A takeoff option simplifies launching the Elytra, and the default jump behavior can be kept when the feature is disabled. Each feature is turned on or off separately, so a playstyle can use only the parts it needs.
The mod is client-side only, so only the player's client needs it and servers run without it. It requires Fabric API and Smoothiez Api, and the config menu requires Mod Menu to be opened in game. Settings can also be edited manually in the config directory. Builds cover 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 across 18 release versions, with 0.3.3+1.21.9 for 1.21.11 as the latest Fabric file. The code is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 only, so the mod is open source.
Key features
Locked midair flight
Elytra flight can be locked so a player cannot stop flying mid air, in the way Bedrock Edition handles it.
Custom control keys
Each control can be assigned to a custom key, so the flight options do not have to share default bindings.
Takeoff assistance
An optional takeoff feature makes launching the Elytra simpler, and it can be enabled or disabled separately.
Overlay display modes
The on-screen overlay can show text with an icon, text only, or stay hidden, with its position adjustable on screen.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x6 of 6 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 2
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want more control over how Elytra flight feels, and players who want the overlay or takeoff simplified. Because the mod runs only on the client, server owners do not need to install it.
How it compares
Better Flight is a Fabric mod for 1.20 – 1.21.1 that runs on client and server, and it is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only. Elytra Flight Detector is client-side only, open source under the MIT License, and built for 1.21.4 – 26.1.2. Automatic Elytra is also client-side only and open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, with files for 1.20.1 – 1.21.4.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elytra Control | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-11-02 |
| Better Flight | Fabric | 1.20 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-10-13 |
| Elytra Flight Detector | Fabric | 1.21.4 – 26.1.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-17 |
| Automatic Elytra | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-28 |
Questions
Does Elytra Control need Fabric API?
Do servers need Elytra Control installed?
How can the settings be changed?
Which game versions does Elytra Control support?
In the catalog
Elytra Control is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Elytra Control is a lightweight Minecraft mod that enhances your Elytra flight experience with precise and customizable control options. It provides various flight utilities such as disabling flight, canceling midair glides, and simplifying takeoff mechanics — all configurable to suit your playstyle. Experience…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/elytra-control
- Owner
- Smootheez
- Published
- 2024-05-17
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-11-02
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15