Netherite Elytra
by Ynotnaexists
Elytra that can be crafted with netherite gear and survive lava contact, so flights over lava no longer end in a burned wing.
What it does
Netherite Elytra adds a netherite elytra that is made at a smithing table, an upgrade path on top of the regular elytra. The wing is protected from lava, so flying over it no longer destroys the item. It also has increased durability and gives a small amount of knockback resistance.
The mod runs on Fabric in client and server mode, so servers and every player need it. Builds cover 1.21.3 – 1.21.11, with 2.4 for 1.21.11 as the latest file. The code is open source under the MIT License, and public source code is available.
Key features
Lava-safe wings
The netherite elytra cannot burn in lava, so flights over lava lakes and the Nether keep the item intact.
Higher durability
The netherite version has more durability than the standard elytra, lasting longer before it needs repair.
Knockback resistance
Wearing the netherite elytra gives a small resistance to knockback from hits and explosions.
Smithing table recipe
The elytra is crafted at a smithing table, using netherite materials in the same way as other netherite gear.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x9 of 9 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Nether travel
Players who fly across lava-heavy Nether routes can keep their wings without losing them to fire.
Who it’s for: Players who use elytra for long flights in survival or on multiplayer servers, and who already have netherite materials for upgrades.
How it compares
Netherite Plated Elytra is a Fabric and NeoForge mod for 1.21.11 under All rights reserved, and it is not open source. Fast Elytra is client-side only, for 1.21 – 1.21.6 under All rights reserved, and not open source. Elytra Time is client-side only and open source under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only, covering 1.19 – 1.21.11.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherite Elytra | Fabric | 1.21.3 – 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2025-12-10 |
| Netherite Plated Elytra | Fabric and NeoForge | 1.21.11 | Client and server | 2026-05-30 |
| Fast Elytra | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.6 | Client-side only | 2025-06-18 |
| Elytra Time | Fabric | 1.19 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-02-28 |
Questions
Does Netherite Elytra need Fabric API?
Does the server need Netherite Elytra?
Which game versions does Netherite Elytra support?
Is the source code available?
In the catalog
Netherite Elytra 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
Adds a netherite elytra to the game with some advatages: - The elytra cannot burn in lava - It has increased durability - It gives a bit of knockback resistance
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/netherite-elytra
- Owner
- Ynotnaexists
- Published
- 2024-12-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2025-12-10
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15