
Elytra Overworld Restriction
Restrict Elytra behavior in configured dimensions to glide only, while maintaining normal functionality in other dimensions.
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A Minecraft Fabric mod that restricts elytra behavior in configured dimensions to gliding only, while maintaining normal functionality in other dimensions.
Features
Gliding Modes (Server/Singleplayer)
- Classic Gliding(default): Natural elytra physics without artificial speed restrictions, but still no powered flight
- Realistic Gliding: Restrictive physics with speed caps and momentum limits for true gliding simulation
Dimension Control (Server/Singleplayer)
- Overworld: Always restricted (core functionality)
- Nether: Optional restrictions (disabled by default)
- Other Dimensions: Normal elytra behavior maintained (End, custom dimensions)
Elytra rendering (Client)
- Hide Elytra when not actively using it (default): Make the elytra invisible while on ground/falling/jumping for nice visual when using chestplate at same time
Universal Restrictions (Both Modes)
- No rocket-powered boosts (fireworks blocked while flying)
- No ground takeoffs (must jump from height to start gliding)
- Chest slot and trinket slot elytra support
Mode Differences
Classic Gliding:
- Natural horizontal speeds allowed
- Natural momentum physics
- More responsive flight feel
Realistic Gliding:
- Maximum horizontal speed: 0.6 blocks/tick
- No upward momentum allowed
- Feels restrictive and realistic
Installation
Prerequisites
- Minecraft Java Edition 1.20.1
- Fabric Loader 0.14.21 or higher
- Fabric API 0.87.0+1.20.1 or higher
Optional Dependencies
- ModMenu 7.0.0+ - For in-game configuration
- Cloth Config 11.0.0+ - For configuration GUI
- Trinkets 3.7.0+ - For elytra slot support
Steps
- Download the latest release from the Releases page
- Place the
.jarfile in your Minecraftmodsfolder - Ensure Fabric API is also installed in your
modsfolder - Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile
Configuration
In-Game Configuration (Requires ModMenu + Cloth Config)
- Open the Mods menu from the main screen or pause menu
- Find "ElytraOverworldRestriction" and click the config button
- Adjust settings:
- Enable in Nether: Extend restrictions to Nether dimension
- Realistic Gliding: Toggle between realistic and classic gliding modes
- Hide Elytra on ground: Toggle rendering of Elytra when on ground
- Changes apply immediately without restart
Manual Configuration
Edit config/elytraoverworldrestriction.json:
{
"enableInNether": false,
"realisticGliding": false,
"invisibleOnGround" : true
}
Configuration changes are detected automatically and apply immediately.
Usage
Restricted Dimensions (Overworld + optionally Nether)
- Jump from heights to begin gliding
- Use firework rockets for visual effects only (no boost)
- Experience either realistic or classic gliding physics based on config
Unrestricted Dimensions (End, custom dimensions)
- Full elytra functionality as normal
- Rocket boosts work as expected
- Ground takeoffs allowed
- No speed limitations
Compatibility
Elytra Slot Support
Automatically detects elytra in both:
- Vanilla chest armor slot
- Trinket slots (via Trinkets mod)
Transform your elytra experience with configurable gliding physics while preserving the freedom to soar in other dimensions!
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- 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 — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as ElytraOverworldRestriction-1.0.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 292 KB
- Download link checked 31 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.