ArmorVery Hard to Find
Where to Find Elytra in Minecraft
Wing-like equipment worn in the chestplate slot that allows gliding and powered flight with firework rockets.
Primary Location
The End (End Cities with End Ships)
Difficulty
Very Hard (5/5)
Version Added
1.9
Stack Size
1
Durability
432
Where to Look
Biomes & Dimensions
- The End (End Cities with End Ships)
How to Get Elytra
- 1Found in End Ship item frames in End Cities
- 2Cannot be crafted
- 3Only one Elytra per End Ship
Tips for Finding Elytra
- First defeat the Ender Dragon to access the outer End islands via the End Gateway portal
- End Cities with ships spawn on the outer End islands; not every End City has a ship
- The Elytra is in an item frame in the treasure room of the End Ship
- A Shulker guards the Elytra; bring a shield to block Shulker projectiles
- Use Firework Rockets for powered flight (craft with paper + gunpowder)
- Mending enchantment is essential since Elytra cannot be re-crafted; repair with Phantom Membranes
Version History
- Added in 1.9 (Combat Update)
Additional Notes
Found exclusively in End Ships. Use firework rockets for powered flight. Cannot be crafted.