Elytra Overworld Restriction
by Arona74
Elytra Overworld Restriction limits how far an elytra can glide in chosen dimensions, while leaving the glider unchanged everywhere else.
What it does
Glide limits apply only in the dimensions set in the configuration, and the default settings keep normal elytra behavior in the Overworld. Any other dimension, including the End or a custom dimension, can be selected. Configuration changes are detected automatically and take effect right away, without restarting the game. The mod is built for Fabric on Minecraft 1.20.1 only.
Players who want a more grounded flight model can choose between the Classic Gliding and Realistic Gliding presets. Classic keeps the natural elytra physics without artificial speed restrictions and still allows powered flight. Realistic adds speed caps, momentum limits and a maximum horizontal speed of 0.6 blocks per tick, while upward momentum stays allowed. Core restrictions are always active, and optional restrictions are disabled by default.
Installation requires Fabric. The server runs the restrictions and needs the mod, while players may add it so the elytra can be hidden, and a server without players on the mod still works. The mod is released under the MIT License and is open source.
Key features
Dimension-based restrictions
Gliding limits are set per dimension, so the Overworld can stay normal while other dimensions are restricted.
Classic and Realistic gliding
A Classic preset keeps natural elytra physics, and a Realistic preset adds speed caps and momentum limits.
Rocket boost and takeoff rules
Rocket-powered boosts from fireworks can be blocked during flight, and ground takeoffs can require a jump before gliding starts.
Hidden elytra while not gliding
The elytra can be made invisible while the player is on the ground, falling or jumping, and the chestplate shows in its place.
Live configuration
Changes to the settings are detected and applied immediately without a restart.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
How it compares
Experimental Elytra Nerf is also open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license, with Fabric files for 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 and a client and server environment. Automatic Elytra is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, works for 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 and is client-side only. Craft Some Elytra! is not open source, is published for Fabric and Forge on 1.20.1 under the MIT License and runs client and server.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elytra Overworld Restriction | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Server required, client optional | 2025-09-06 |
| Experimental Elytra Nerf | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client and server | 2024-05-15 |
| Automatic Elytra | Fabric | 1.20.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-28 |
| Craft Some Elytra! | Fabric and Forge | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2023-10-13 |
Questions
Does the server need Elytra Overworld Restriction?
Which Minecraft versions does the mod support?
Can the Overworld stay unrestricted?
In the catalog
Elytra Overworld Restriction is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
A Minecraft Fabric mod that restricts elytra behavior in configured dimensions to gliding only, while maintaining normal functionality in other dimensions. Realistic Gliding: - Maximum horizontal speed: 0.6 blocks/tick - No upward momentum allowed - Feels restrictive and realistic
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/elytra-overworld-restriction
- Owner
- Arona74
- Published
- 2025-09-06
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-09-06
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15