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Elytra Swapper

by SaolGhra

Players who switch between flight and combat can swap the Elytra and Chestplate in the equipment slots with a keybind of their choosing, using Elytra Swapper.

FabricNeoForgeQuiltClient-side onlyCreative Commons Attribution 4.01.20 – 26.3

What it does

Elytra Swapper is a client-side mod for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt that lets a player exchange the worn Elytra for a Chestplate, and back, in a single press. The key that triggers the swap is set by the player, so it can be placed where it fits their own control layout. Fabric API is required on every loader the mod supports.

The mod is published for 1.20 – 26.3 across 24 release versions, with 2.1.0+26.3 as the latest file for Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt, dated 2026-09-16. Only the client needs it, so servers run without it and players do not need a server-side install. It is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license and is not open source, although the source code and issue tracker are public.

Key features

  1. Single-key swap

    One press exchanges the Elytra and the Chestplate in the equipment slots, so the player does not open the inventory.

  2. Configurable keybind

    The key that triggers the swap is chosen by the player in the controls settings.

  3. Quick switching

    Moving between gliding and armored play takes one keypress instead of manual inventory moves.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
26.32.1.0+26.3-fabric2.1.0+26.3-neoforge2.1.0+26.3-fabric
26.22.0.0+26.2-fabric2.0.0+26.2-neoforge2.0.0+26.2-fabric
26.1.22.0.0+26.1.2-fabric2.0.0+26.1.2-neoforge2.0.0+26.1.2-fabric
26.1.12.0.0+26.1.1-fabric2.0.0+26.1.1-neoforge2.0.0+26.1.1-fabric
26.12.0.0+26.1-fabric2.0.0+26.1-neoforge2.0.0+26.1-fabric
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.21.112.0.0+1.21.11-fabric2.0.0+1.21.11-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.11-fabric
1.21.102.0.0+1.21.10-fabric2.0.0+1.21.10-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.10-fabric
1.21.92.0.0+1.21.9-fabric2.0.0+1.21.9-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.9-fabric
1.21.82.0.0+1.21.8-fabric2.0.0+1.21.8-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.8-fabric
1.21.72.0.0+1.21.7-fabric2.0.0+1.21.7-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.7-fabric
1.21.62.0.0+1.21.6-fabric2.0.0+1.21.6-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.6-fabric
1.21.52.0.0+1.21.5-fabric2.0.0+1.21.5-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.5-fabric
1.21.42.0.0+1.21.4-fabric2.0.0+1.21.4-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.4-fabric
1.21.32.0.0+1.21.3-fabric2.0.0+1.21.3-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.3-fabric
1.21.22.0.0+1.21.2-fabric2.0.0+1.21.2-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.2-fabric
1.21.12.0.0+1.21.1-fabric2.0.0+1.21.1-neoforge2.0.0+1.21.1-fabric
1.212.0.0+1.21-fabric2.0.0+1.21-neoforge2.0.0+1.21-fabric
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Requirements

Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.

Required 1

Fabric APILightweight and modular API providing common hooks and intercompatibility measures utilized by mods using the Fabric toolchain.
Required

Use cases

Flight and combat

A player glides across terrain and then swaps back to the Chestplate before a fight, without leaving the game view.

Who it’s for: Players who often change between Elytra flight and chestplate armor in survival or creative worlds, and who want a keybind for the change.

How it compares

Full comparison

Anvil Swapper is a client-side mod for Fabric only, covering 1.20 – 26.2, under All rights reserved and not open source. Elytra/Chestplate Swapper runs on Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt for 1.21 – 26.3, is client required and server optional, and is released under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. Elytra Lock is client-side on Fabric and Quilt for 1.20.4 – 26.1 and is open source under the CC0 1.0 Universal license.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Elytra SwapperFabric, NeoForge and Quilt1.20 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-16
Anvil SwapperFabric1.20 – 26.2Client-side only2026-07-10
Elytra/Chestplate SwapperFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.21 – 26.3Client required, server optional2026-09-29
Elytra LockFabric and Quilt1.20.4 – 26.1Client-side only2026-03-29

Questions

Does Elytra Swapper require Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is a required dependency and must be installed alongside Elytra Swapper on Fabric, NeoForge and Quilt.

Do servers need Elytra Swapper installed?

No. The mod is client-side only, so a server runs without it and only the player's client needs the mod.

Which game versions have files for Elytra Swapper?

Files cover 24 release versions, 1.20 – 26.3, including 1.21.1 and 26.3, with the latest build dated 2026-09-16.

In the catalog

Elytra Swapper is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 19,630 Game mechanics mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.

Game mechanics mods29,952Fabric modsMods for 26.38,071

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What the author says

Elytra Swapper is a Minecraft Fabric mod that allows players to quickly swap between an Elytra and a Chestplate.
SaolGhra, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
SaolGhra
Published
2024-08-02
Updated on Modrinth
2026-09-16
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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