What is Elytra in Minecraft?
The elytra is a pair of magical wings that you can wear in Minecraft. It is one of the most sought after and exciting items in the entire game. When you wear an elytra, you can glide through the air, traveling long distances quickly and safely. It is the ultimate tool for exploration and freedom of movement. The elytra is a late game item, meaning you can only get it after you have traveled to the End dimension and defeated the Ender Dragon. Finding an elytra is a true sign of an experienced adventurer, as it is a rare treasure that is hidden away in the most dangerous parts of the End. It completely changes how you travel around your world.
How to get Elytra in Minecraft
You cannot craft an elytra. The only way to get one is by finding it in an End city. To do this, you first need to defeat the Ender Dragon. After the dragon is defeated, a special End gateway portal will appear. Throw an ender pearl into this portal to travel to the outer islands of the End. Here, you will need to explore until you find a large structure called an End city. Not all End cities have an elytra. You need to look for a floating ship that sometimes generates next to the city. Carefully build a bridge or use ender pearls to get to the ship. Inside the ship, you will find a treasure room guarded by a shulker. In this room, the elytra will be displayed in an item frame. Just break the item frame or take the elytra out to claim your prize. Be careful, as End cities are filled with shulkers that can make you float away.
How to use Elytra in Minecraft
To use the elytra, you need to equip it in your chestplate armor slot. To start gliding, jump from a high place and then press the jump key again while you are in mid air. You will start to glide forward. You can steer by looking in the direction you want to go. The real magic happens when you combine the elytra with firework rockets. While you are gliding, hold a firework rocket in your hand and right click. The rocket will propel you forward, allowing you to fly for very long distances. The elytra has durability and will get damaged over time. You can repair it on an anvil using phantom membranes. The best way to keep it repaired is by enchanting it with Mending, which will use your experience points to fix it automatically.
How to craft Elytra in Minecraft
No recipes for this item.
What can Elytra make in Minecraft
No items can be crafted.
Available Enchantments
Unbreaking
Increases item durability
Mending
Repairs item using experience orbs
Curse of Vanishing
Item disappears when player dies
Curse of Binding
Prevents removal of armor piece until death
How to Enchant: Use an Enchanting Table, Anvil with Enchanted Books, or find enchanted items in loot chests. Higher levels require more experience and lapis lazuli.