Elytra Physics
by OhHeyItsJosh
Players who wear an elytra in flight will see its fabric move like a cape with Elytra Physics, which adds cape-like physics to the wings.
What it does
Elytra Physics adds cape-like motion to the elytra while the player wears it, so the wings no longer look stiff on the back while running. The change is visual and sits on the client side.
Since version 2.0, the mod can be extended to work with elytras added by other mods. A mod whose elytra does not work with the physics can be added by putting the classpath of its layer renderer into the inject layers list in the config file. The prevent snapping option and a snapping fix flag in the mixin file handle cases where a cape or elytra from another mod snaps into place.
The mod is available for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across 34 release versions, 1.17 – 26.3. It is installed on the player's side alone, so servers need nothing.
Key features
Cape-like elytra physics
The elytra sways and trails behind the player's body as cloth would, rather than staying rigid.
Layer renderer support
Elytras from other mods can be included by adding their layer renderer classpath to the config.
Snapping fix option
A prevent snapping option in the config addresses capes or elytras from other mods that snap into place.
In-game config screen
Settings can be changed through an in-game config screen, or by editing the config file directly.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Custom elytra from another mod
Players who use an elytra from a different mod that does not animate can add its layer renderer to the config.
Who it’s for: Players who want the elytra to move with cape-like physics on Fabric, Forge or NeoForge, and who may need to tune compatibility with elytras from other mods.
How it compares
Customizable Elytra is open source under the MIT License, runs on client and server, and covers 1.16.4 – 26.2 across Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt. Elytra Trims is open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 or later, is optional on either side, and covers 1.19.4 – 26.3 on the same four loaders.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elytra Physics | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.17 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-23 |
| Customizable Elytra | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.16.4 – 26.2 | Client and server | 2026-08-08 |
| Elytra Trims | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19.4 – 26.3 | Client or server, optional | 2026-09-27 |
Questions
Does Elytra Physics need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does Elytra Physics support?
What should be done if another mod's elytra does not animate?
In the catalog
Elytra Physics is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
This is a just simple Minecraft mod that adds cape-like physics to the elytra when it are worn by the player. No longer will the elytra look awkward and stiff on your back when running around wearing it.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/elytra-physics
- Owner
- OhHeyItsJosh
- Published
- 2023-10-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-23
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15