Glide Plate

Glide Plate

Glide Plate is a datapack that allows chestplates to function like Elytra while still providing armor.

What it does

This datapack adds a smithing recipe that converts a chestplate into a “Glide Plate.”
A Glide Plate is a normal chestplate that has the built-in glider component, allowing the player to glide when it is equipped.

The resulting item:

• behaves like a normal chestplate
• allows Elytra-style flight
• keeps all properties of the original chestplate (enchantments, durability, trims, name, etc.)

Why use this datapack

This datapack combines two armor slots into one:

• You no longer need to swap between a chestplate and Elytra
• You keep full armor protection while flying
• It integrates cleanly into survival gameplay using the smithing table

It is designed to feel like a natural extension of vanilla mechanics rather than a modded system.

How to use (Gameplay)

Use a smithing table with:

• Template: Nether Star
• Base: Any chestplate
• Addition: Elytra

This will produce a Glide Plate of the same material as the base chestplate.

Installation

Singleplayer

How to open your .minecraft folder (Windows):

1. Press the Windows key or click Start
2. Type:

   %appdata%

1. Press Enter
2. Open the .minecraft folder

Then:

1. Open your world folder:

   .minecraft/saves/<your_world>/datapacks/

1. Place the glide_plate datapack folder or zip inside the datapacks folder
2. Run:

   /reload 

1. Or leave the world and enter again
2. The datapack is now active in your world

Server

1. Navigate to your server directory:

   world/datapacks/

1. Place the glide_plate datapack folder or zip inside the datapacks folder
2. Restart the server or run:

   /reload

1. The datapack will load automatically for all players

Important information

• Elytra enchantments are not transferred to the result
• No additional enchantments are applied automatically
• This datapack does not include custom models or visible wings
• Works entirely server-side; no client mods required
• Works as a data pack without a mod engine

Compatibility

• Tested on Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1
• Requires versions that support item components (minecraft:glider)

Github

• Git Repo

  https://github.com/killermelon1458/elytra_chestplates_glide_plate