JJElytraSwap
by JavaJumper
JJElytraSwap is a client-side utility for Fabric and NeoForge that swaps a worn chestplate for an elytra while the player is airborne.
What it does
When the player presses the jump key while in the air, the chestplate in the armor slot is exchanged for an elytra, so gliding works without a manual inventory change. On landing, the original chestplate goes back on. The player uses the elytra as usual; the switch happens without extra steps.
The mod also carries an armor selection routine from version 2.0 onward. It scores each chestplate and equips the one with the highest score. Protection points count for 2 each, toughness points for 1 each, and the diamond chestplate scores 2 toughness points while the netherite chestplate scores 3. Other materials score 0.
Because only the player's client runs the logic, it changes nothing on a server side. Fabric API is required, and Mod Menu is optional. The code is released under CC0 1.0 Universal, and the source code and issue tracker are public. Files cover 1.18 – 26.3 on Fabric and NeoForge, with the latest 2.4.0 file for 26.3 published on 2026-10-01 on the beta channel.
Key features
Automatic chestplate swap
Pressing jump in mid-air swaps the chestplate for the elytra, and the chestplate is restored when the player lands.
Score-based chestplate choice
The armor routine picks the chestplate with the highest combined protection and toughness score.
Material scoring
Protection points, toughness points and material values are weighted so the diamond and netherite chestplates rank above other materials.
Optional config screen
Mod Menu can be installed to open the mod's settings from the game menu.
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
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Optional 1
How it compares
Fight2Flight is a Fabric mod for 1.21.5 with client-side only environment and All rights reserved licensing, so its source is not public. Craftable Elytra [Simple Additions Series] is not open source under All rights reserved, runs on client and server, and covers 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 on Fabric and NeoForge. Elytra Creative Fly is open source under the MIT License, server-side only, and published for 1.21.1.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJElytraSwap | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.18 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-10-01 |
| Fight2Flight | Fabric | 1.21.5 | Client-side only | 2025-07-26 |
| Craftable Elytra [Simple Additions Series] | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 1.21.1 | Client and server | 2026-01-30 |
| Elytra Creative Fly | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.1 | Server-side only | 2026-05-13 |
Questions
Does JJElytraSwap need Fabric API?
Can JJElytraSwap run on a server?
Which loaders and versions are supported?
Is the source code available?
In the catalog
JJElytraSwap is one of 36,990 Utility mods on ModsFinder, and one of 25,772 Utility mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
JJElytraSwap is a mod that enhances your Minecraft experience by allowing you to seamlessly swap between a chestplate and an elytra.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/jjelytraswap
- Owner
- JavaJumper
- Published
- 2023-01-24
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-10-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15