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Gliders

by Jeryn

Gliders gives players a craftable glider that lets them descend slowly from cliffs and cross caves as an early to mid-game alternative to elytra.

FabricForgeNeoForgeClient and serverGNU General Public License v3.0 or laterOpen source1.19.2 – 1.21.1

What it does

Each glider is assembled from reinforced paper, a material made by combining paper with a choice of leather, metal or gem scrap, with stronger picks giving sturdier results. Glider tiers run from wood through iron, gold, diamond and netherite, with each higher tier lasting longer in the air. The mod was created so players have a gliding option before they travel to The End for elytra.

The mod is built around balance on both singleplayer and multiplayer servers. Gliders include first and third person animations, and heat sources such as fire and magma produce visible wind particles that players can use to gain lift. The mod is the first in a vanilla-friendly pack, and Fabric API is required on every loader it supports.

Gliders is published for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge across the 1.19.2, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1 game versions, with the latest Fabric and Forge files for 1.20.1 and the latest NeoForge file for 1.21.1. Both sides must run it, and the code is open source under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.

Key features

  1. Tiered gliders

    Wood, iron, gold, diamond and netherite gliders offer rising durability and flight time.

  2. Reinforced paper recipe

    Each glider is crafted by combining standard paper with a chosen material in a crafting table.

  3. Heat-based lift

    Fire and magma emit wind particles that players can ride for extra height while gliding.

  4. Cliff and cave travel

    Gliders let players descend safely from cliffs and move through caves without falling.

  5. First and third person animations

    Glider animations are shown in both first and third person views during flight.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.11.1.8+fabricNot available1.1.8+neoforge
1.20.11.2.0+fabric1.2.0+forgeNot available
1.19.21.1.4+fabric1.1.4+forgeNot available
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

Required by 1 mod

Better Glider Crafting1.21.1

Use cases

Early exploration

Players gliding across mountains and ravines before reaching the End can cover terrain without building bridges.

Multiplayer servers

Server owners run the mod with balanced gliders as a substitute for rushing the End for elytra.

Who it’s for: Players who want a gliding item in survival before reaching the End, and server owners who want a balanced alternative to elytra on a Fabric, Forge or NeoForge server.

How it compares

Full comparison

Hang Glider is an open source MIT License mod for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge, covering 1.18.2 – 26.3 and running on client and server. To Glide is published under the MIT License for Fabric, Forge and NeoForge only for 1.20.1, and is not open source. Create: Ornithopter Glider is open source under the MIT License, targets Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1 – 1.21.1, and needs client and server. Gliding is closed under All rights reserved for 1.21 – 1.21.1, and Glide Away! is a server-side only mod for Fabric and Quilt covering 1.20.4 – 26.3.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
GlidersFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.19.2 – 1.21.1Client and server2025-12-18
Hang GliderFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.18.2 – 26.3Client and server2026-09-26
To GlideFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.20.1Client and server2026-05-01
Create: Ornithopter GliderForge and NeoForge1.20.1 – 1.21.1Client and server2026-06-03
GlidingFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.21 – 1.21.1Client and server2025-11-14
Glide Away!Fabric and Quilt1.20.4 – 26.3Server-side only2026-09-11

Questions

Does Gliders need Fabric API?

Yes. Fabric API is listed as a required dependency and must be installed alongside the mod.

Do players and the server both need Gliders?

Yes. Servers that run it need every player to install it too.

Which game versions have Gliders files?

Files exist for 1.19.2, 1.20.1 and 1.21.1. The latest NeoForge file targets 1.21.1, while the latest Fabric and Forge files target 1.20.1.

In the catalog

Gliders is one of 3,932 Transportation mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,390 Transportation mods for Fabric. 32,366 mods support Minecraft 1.21.1.

Transportation mods3,932Fabric modsMods for 1.21.132,366

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What the author says

Gliders are the first mod in a vanilla-friendly mod pack designed to enhance the adventure and exploration aspect of Minecraft. These gliders can be crafted from basic materials like wood, iron, and gold, as well as more advanced materials like diamond and netherite. They were introduced to prevent players from…
Jeryn, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
Jeryn
Published
2023-01-19
Updated on Modrinth
2025-12-18
Facts verified
2026-10-15

Tags

EquipmentTransportationAdventureGame mechanics
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