ElytraCam
ElytraCam gives the camera a roll while a player glides with an elytra, with a configurable limit on how far the view can tilt.
What it does
Gliding with an elytra normally keeps the camera level, and ElytraCam changes that by rotating the view as the player flies. The roll amount is adjustable, so the effect can be made subtle or pronounced, and it can be turned off entirely from the settings.
The author built the mod as a lightweight option for players who find standard elytra flight less immersive. The tilt is meant to make flight feel more realistic, and the limit setting lets each player decide how far the camera may roll. The author recommends a limit between 80 and 150, with 150 as the default.
ElytraCam is published for NeoForge only, for the 1.21 – 1.21.4 range, with the latest file built for 1.21.3. It is a client-side mod, so only the player's game needs it, and the code is released under the MIT License, though the project is not open source. The author notes that the mod requires client-side commands in version 0.1 and that a fix is planned.
Key features
Camera roll while flying
The view tilts as the player glides with an elytra, producing a more dynamic sense of motion.
Adjustable roll limit
The maximum tilt can be set in the options, with a default of 150 and a recommended range of 80 to 150.
Disable option
Camera roll can be turned off entirely, which restores the standard level view during elytra flight.
Lightweight design
The mod is kept small and adds only the camera rotation, with no extra blocks, items or screens.
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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.
Use cases
Cinematic elytra flight
Players who record or stream flights can use the roll effect to give footage a more dynamic look.
Reducing flat camera feel
Players who find standard elytra flight dull can add roll to make turns feel more pronounced.
Who it’s for: Players who fly with elytra on NeoForge 1.21 – 1.21.4 and want a tilting camera. Because it runs only on the client, servers do not need to install it.
How it compares
ElytraCam is a client-side mod for NeoForge, released under the MIT License and not open source. Sprintum is also client-side only and not open source, but it is published for Fabric and NeoForge on 1.21.4 and targets a different fix. No Fire Work Fly is a NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that runs on client and server and is open source under the MIT License, so it changes flight for both sides. Camera Utils (Neoforge Port) is a client-side NeoForge mod for 1.21.1 that is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElytraCam | NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-05 |
| Sprintum (MC-152728 revert) | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-01-13 |
| No Fire Work Fly | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-07-20 |
| Camera Utils (Neoforge Port) | NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2026-07-10 |
Questions
Does ElytraCam need to be installed on the server?
Which loader does ElytraCam support?
Can the camera roll be turned off?
In the catalog
ElytraCam is one of 29,952 Game mechanics mods on ModsFinder, and one of 12,140 Game mechanics mods for NeoForge. 17,979 mods support Minecraft 1.21.4.
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What the author says
(Yes I am aware of the mod Do a Barrel Roll, but this mod was made to be extremely light weight, if you want more features download _Do a Barrel Roll_)) I recommend anywhere between 80-150, but it's my preference (default is 150).
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/elytracam
- Owner
- GuyWithGreenScreen
- Published
- 2025-01-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-01-05
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15