Elytra Overworld Restriction

ElytraOverworldRestriction

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

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page
2. Place the .jar file in your Minecraft mods folder
3. Ensure Fabric API is also installed in your mods folder
4. Launch Minecraft with the Fabric profile

Configuration

In-Game Configuration (Requires ModMenu + Cloth Config)

1. Open the Mods menu from the main screen or pause menu
2. Find “ElytraOverworldRestriction” and click the config button
3. 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

1. 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!