ElytraSwapper+
by eirmax
With ElytraSwapper+, a player can swap the chestplate for an elytra with a key press, and switch back the same way.
What it does
The mod lets a player move between a chestplate and an elytra in one action, without opening the inventory. A regular keybind triggers the swap, and an auto swap option can change the chestplate on its own when the player starts or stops gliding. The swap is handled entirely on the client, so the server does not need to know about it.
Because the environment is client-side only, a server owner does not have to install anything, and players can use the mod on any server, including vanilla ones. Files are published for Fabric and NeoForge, covering the 1.21 – 1.21.11 range, with 1.21.11-0.1 as the latest file for both loaders. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source, and snapshot builds are published as well.
Key features
Quick chestplate swap
A single keybind exchanges the worn chestplate with the elytra, which is faster than equipping through the inventory.
Auto swap
An optional mode changes the equipment automatically when the player begins or ends gliding, so the elytra is always ready.
Works on any server
Players can use the swap on servers that do not run the mod, because the behavior stays on their own side of the connection.
Keybind control
The swap key can be rebound in the controls menu to fit the player's existing layout.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
This mod also publishes snapshot builds. Snapshots are not shown in the matrix.
Use cases
Frequent flight
Players who fly often between builds or across large maps can switch to the elytra without digging through the inventory each time.
Combat and exploration
Players who need armor for fights can swap back to the chestplate quickly after landing.
Who it’s for: Players who glide with elytras often, on single-player worlds or on servers they join. Server owners do not need it installed.
How it compares
No Item Swap Animation is a Fabric-only client mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License and is not open source. AeroSwap is also a Fabric client mod for 1.21.11 under the MIT License, and it is open source. Elytra Auto Equip is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.5 under the MIT License and is not open source, so it covers older versions than this mod.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElytraSwapper+ | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-01 |
| No Item Swap Animation | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-06-11 |
| AeroSwap | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-07-15 |
| Elytra Auto Equip | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-04-19 |
Questions
Does ElytraSwapper+ need to be installed on the server?
Which loaders does ElytraSwapper+ support?
Can the swap happen automatically?
In the catalog
ElytraSwapper+ is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
This mod, unlike the server version, can be used on all servers and only needs to be installed by the player This mod can be used on all servers, but before using it, read the rules of use carefully, otherwise you may be kicked or even banned.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/elytraswapper-plus
- Owner
- eirmax
- Published
- 2025-05-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-02-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15