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Elytra Physics

A simple mod that adds cape-like physics to the elytra when worn by the player.

ModsFree1.17 – 26.x
by OhHeyItsJosh · listed from Modrinth
Download › Install with the launcher

Opens Modrinth · 2,830,071 downloads there

What it does

A simple mod that adds cape-like physics to the elytra when worn by the player.

Elytra Physics is a resource made by OhHeyItsJosh. It supports Minecraft 1.17 – 26.x. It has been downloaded 2,830,071 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Sep 23, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x1.211.201.191.181.17

Release history

Elytra Physics has had 34 releases on Modrinth since Oct 26, 2023. 14 of them came out in the past year. The newest is 2.6.3_mc26.3, released on Sep 23, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.3. It runs on Fabric. The download is 470 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
2.6.3_mc26.3Sep 23, 202626.3Release
2.6.3_mc26.3Sep 23, 202626.3Release
2.6.2_mc26.2Jun 23, 202626.2Release
2.6.2_mc26.2Jun 23, 202626.2Release
2.6.2_mc1.21.1Jun 23, 20261.21, 1.21.1Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

Elytra Physics

This is a just simple Minecraft mod that adds cape-like physics to the elytra when it are worn by the player.

No longer will the elytra look awkward and stiff on your back when running around wearing it.

Download

curseforge.com/minecraft/mc-mods/elytra-physics

modrinth.com/mod/elytra-physics

Available for both Forge and Fabric

Compatibility

As of version 2.0, the mod now supports adding custom compatibility with layer renderers from other mods.

If another mod has an elytra that doesn't work with Elytra Physics, open the config file (elytra_physics-client.toml for Forge, elytra-physics-config.json for Fabric) and add the classpath of the layer renderer for the custom elytra to the inject_layers list.

How do I find the classpath?

The classpath of a class is the package path to that class (found at the top of the .java file for the layer, 'package {classpath}') + the name of the class.

Some of the requested mod compatibilities are already included in the config.

I am getting a mixin conflicts with another mod?

If this happens, it could be because of the cape / elytra snapping fix; try disabling the prevent snapping option in the config. I recommend temporarily disabling the other mod, launching the game, and disabling it through the in-game config screen.

If you decide to change it by editing the config file instead, remember to set the snapping_fix flag in elytra_physics_mixin-flags.txt as well as the prevent_snapping option in the regular config file.

Written by OhHeyItsJosh. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install Elytra Physics

  1. This mod runs only on your own game. Servers do not need it, so you can use it on any server.

  2. Install Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for Minecraft 1.17 – 26.x.

  3. Download the .jar file from Modrinth and put it in the mods folder of your .minecraft directory.

  4. Start Minecraft with the Fabric profile.

  5. With the CraftRank Launcher you can skip these steps: open Mods, search for Elytra Physics and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17
Runs on
Fabric, Forge, NeoForge
Where it runs
Client only (your game)
Edition
Java
Needs
Nothing else
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 10, 2026)

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Questions

Does Elytra Physics work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. Elytra Physics supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x, 1.21, 1.20, 1.19, 1.18, 1.17.

Is Elytra Physics free?

Yes. Elytra Physics is free to download from Modrinth.

Is Elytra Physics client-side or server-side?

Client-side. Elytra Physics goes in your own mods folder and works on any server, including servers without mods.

Is Elytra Physics still updated?

Yes. The last update came out in the past day.

What are the best alternatives to Elytra Physics?

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