Plated Elytras
A data pack that adds Elytras with (minor) armor values to the game. Tries to be balanced while adding some quality of life to the game.
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This data pack allows players to combine their Elytra with a chestplate of their choice. One half of the chestplate's armor value is added to the Elytra. The chestplate's enchantments are not transferred over (balance choice).
For versions < 1.20.5, you can craft your Plated Elytra by throwing a slime ball, elytra and a chestplate of your choice on top of an anvil.
For versions 1.20.5+, you can craft the Plated Elytras by putting a slime ball, your chestplate of choice and an elytra inside a crafting grid. The old anvil method has been removed. Additionally, the Netherite variant is now fire resistent.
To view the custom textures, please install the resource pack, too.
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.20.5, 1.20.6, 1.21
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — see the MC Java Mods guides for the full walkthrough.
- Downloads as plated-elytra-v2.0.1.zip
- Download size: 26 KB
- Download link checked 7 Sept 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.