How to Get the Elytra in Minecraft

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In Minecraft, adventurers can fly freely using Elytra, a device that facilitates air travel. With Elytra, players can swiftly move across vast distances without the need for running, riding horses, or boating. These wing-like tools make exploration exciting while also being an endgame item because of their acquisition conditions.

For those seeking an Elytra with optimal enchantments, here’s a guide to help you maximize its potential and enjoy countless hours of fun and utility in creating future realms.

Where to Find the Elytra in Minecraft

The Elytra can only be discovered within the End Cities, a place accessible once players have successfully vanquished the Ender Dragon in The End. This unique location, known as the End City, is a biome that randomly appears on the outer islands of The End. To get there, you’ll first need to enter the End Gateway, which can be found between the Bedrock pillars and accessed using an Ender Pearl.

The Elytra can be discovered within an item frame, specifically located inside the End Ship which floats high above the End City, a rare structure found in the sky. Given their scarcity, it’s wise to carry ample building materials, food, and Ender Pearls for travel to The End. Keep in mind that End Cities are usually found within chunks numbered 0-8 or multiples of 20 (in terms of X, Y, and Z coordinates), so focus your search on even numbers.

How to Repair and Enchant the Elytra in Minecraft

In the game, using the Elytra for flying reduces its lifespan, but you can restore its durability. There are several methods to mend the Elytra, and two of these options necessitate owning more than one Elytra. If you have two damaged Elytras, you can employ a Crafting Table, Grindstone, or Anvil to merge them and increase their overall durability. Alternatively, if you don’t possess an extra Elytra, you may combine it with a Phantom Membrane at the Anvil to enhance its durability. Players can obtain Phantom Membranes by defeating Phantoms, which will appear during the night if players haven’t slept in a bed for three consecutive days.

Using anything other than an Anvil will remove the enchantments on the Elytra

To truly imbue the Elytra with magical power, players should put together an Elytra and an Enchanted Book on the Anvil. There are just two enchantments beneficial for the Elytra, so players should aim to get the Mending and Unbreaking III Enchantment Books to combine and apply on their Elytra for optimal results.

How to Effectively Use the Elytra in Minecraft

As a game enthusiast, I’ve found the Elytra to be an essential tool in my arsenal, slotting neatly into the chest armor position. It springs into action when I leap during freefall, whether that’s Space Bar, X, or A depending on the platform. This wingsuit is most effective when used from great heights, offering me ample space to glide gracefully and build up speed. However, if I collide with surfaces while soaring, it can cause harm, and excessive speed might even lead to my demise.

To achieve higher, faster flights that don’t require landing, players might opt for using Firework Rockets. These rockets boost the Elytra upward at increased speeds, providing an excellent means of flight.

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2025-04-20 20:04