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Resources / Mods / WaveyElytra

WaveyElytra

Replaces the static elytra with simulated wings.

ModsFree26.x
by EnotikSergo · listed from Modrinth
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What it does

WaveyElytra is a mod made by EnotikSergo. Replaces the static elytra with simulated wings.

It supports Minecraft 26.x. It has been downloaded 1 times on Modrinth. The last update came out on Nov 1, 2026.

Supported versions

26.x

Release history

The newest is 1.0.0, released on Nov 1, 2026. It is made for Minecraft 26.3. It runs on Fabric. The download is 191 KB.

VersionReleasedMinecraftType
1.0.0Nov 1, 202626.3Release
Description from the author on Modrinth

WaveyElytra

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About

WaveyElytra brings your elytra to life. Instead of flat, motionless wings, the mod renders a three-dimensional model of the same vanilla shape and gives it physics. On the ground the wings sway like a cape in the wind, and in flight they behave like a falcon's wings: they stay firm, flap when you speed up and tuck in against the body when you dive.

The silhouette, size, texture and vanilla opening animation are kept: vanilla and custom elytra textures, capes used as elytra, dyes and the enchantment glint all work.

Customize the look and behavior of the wings using the in-game config screen, accessible via the mod list.

Since WaveyElytra is purely visual and fully client-side, it works on any server without requiring installation server-side.

Features

3D Model

  • The wing is extruded one pixel deep from its texture, like items held in hand: every pixel of the texture becomes a tiny cube
  • Every opaque pixel on the edge has side faces, so the wing is visible from the side instead of being a thin panel
  • The shoulders and the inner edge of the wing are drawn just like on the vanilla texture
  • The shape comes from the texture itself, so custom elytra and profile capes render without holes along the edges

On the Ground

  • The wings behave like a cape in the wind: the faster you move, the further back they lean
  • While standing, the wings sway gently in gusts of wind, and waves run along them while walking and sprinting
  • The wings spread apart and never merge into a single piece
  • After you stop, the wings settle down smoothly, with inertia
  • While crouching, the wings lie along the bent back

In Flight

  • The wings are rigid, with no waves: only the whole wing moves
  • In level flight they are spread out and tremble slightly
  • When boosting with a firework they make a few quick flaps
  • They flap on sharp turns
  • In a dive they tuck in against the body and sweep back, but never cross each other
  • All transitions are smooth

Helicopter Mode

  • In flight the wings meet in the middle of the back and spin like a rotor
  • The faster you fly, the faster the rotor spins
  • After landing the wings make a few more turns, gradually slowing down, and return to their place
  • Rotor sound, which can be turned off separately

Settings

  • Turn the mod on and off: when disabled, the vanilla elytra come back
  • Helicopter mode and helicopter sound
  • Wing size
  • Stiffness, weight, air drag, flutter and maximum bend of the wings
  • Number of wing segments
  • Simulation range and simplification range for other players

Written by EnotikSergo. Read it with pictures on Modrinth.

How to install WaveyElytra

  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 for Minecraft 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 WaveyElytra and click Install.

Compatibility

Minecraft versions
26.x
Runs on
Fabric
Where it runs
Client only (your game)
Edition
Java
Needs
Mod Menu
License
MIT
Price
Free
Upkeep
Actively updated (Nov 11, 2026)

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Questions

Does WaveyElytra work on Minecraft 26.x?

Yes. WaveyElytra supports Minecraft 26.x. All supported versions: 26.x.

Is WaveyElytra free?

Yes. WaveyElytra is free to download from Modrinth.

Is WaveyElytra client-side or server-side?

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

Does WaveyElytra need anything else?

Yes: Mod Menu. Install it before WaveyElytra.

Is WaveyElytra still updated?

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

What are the best alternatives to WaveyElytra?

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