Elytra
Wing-like equipment worn in the chestplate slot that allows gliding and powered flight with firework rockets.
Stack Size
Stack Size1
Durability
Durability432
Category
CategoryArmor
Version Added
Version Added1.9
Item ID
Item IDelytra
Overview
Elytra is a piece of armor in the Armor category of Minecraft, obtained through End Ship (End City). It cannot be stacked, so each Elytra occupies a full inventory slot on its own the way tools and other damageable items do. With a base durability of 432 uses, it can be repaired and enchanted to extend its working life before it breaks. This item was added to the game in version 1.9.
In this database, Elytra sits alongside 42 other Armor entries, each with its own page. As armor it absorbs incoming damage and slowly wears down, drawing on its 432 durability points; a full matching set stacks protection across the helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots slots. When enchanted, it can carry 4 different enchantments, including Unbreaking, Mending, Curse of Vanishing, and Curse of Binding, which together can dramatically change how it performs.
How to Obtain
- End Ship (End City)
Applicable Enchantments
Click an enchantment to view details on the Enchantments database.
Notes
Found exclusively in End Ships. Use firework rockets for powered flight. Cannot be crafted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Elytra in Minecraft?
Elytra is obtained through End Ship (End City). It does not have a player crafting recipe.
What is Elytra used for?
Elytra is worn for protection. Wing-like equipment worn in the chestplate slot that allows gliding and powered flight with firework rockets.
How many Elytra can you stack?
Elytra does not stack; each one takes up its own inventory slot, which is typical for damageable items like this.
Can Elytra be enchanted?
Yes. Elytra can be enchanted with Unbreaking, Mending, Curse of Vanishing, and Curse of Binding. Apply these at an enchanting table, with enchanted books on an anvil, or through villager trades.
How much durability does Elytra have?
Elytra has 432 points of durability, meaning it can be used about 432 times before breaking. Unbreaking and Mending can greatly extend or even sustain this durability.
When was Elytra added to Minecraft?
Elytra was added in version 1.9 and remains part of the Armor category in the current 1.21 release.