How to Get Elytra in Minecraft – Soar Across the Skies Like a Pro!

If you want true freedom in Minecraft, nothing comes close to Elytra wings. Once you have them equipped, you can glide across mountains, explore End Cities faster, and travel huge distances in seconds.

But getting Elytra is not easy. You will need to defeat the Ender Dragon and explore dangerous End structures first. Here is exactly how to do it.

What is Elytra in Minecraft?

Elytra are rare wings that let you glide through the air. When paired with fireworks, they effectively turn into flight, making them one of the most valuable items in the game.

Step 1: Get to the End

Before you can find Elytra, you need to reach the End dimension.

You will need:

• 12 Eyes of Ender (crafted from blaze powder and ender pearls)
• A stronghold (located using Eyes of Ender)
• Access to the Nether (to farm blaze rods)

Once you activate the End Portal, jump in to begin the fight.

Step 2: Defeat the Ender Dragon

This is the hardest part of the process.

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Bring:

• A bow or crossbow
• Diamond or Netherite armour
• Plenty of arrows, food, and ender pearls

Destroy the End Crystals first to stop the dragon from healing, then focus on taking it down.

Step 3: Find the End Gateway Portal

After defeating the Ender Dragon, a small portal surrounded by bedrock will appear.

To enter it:

• Build up a few blocks
• Throw an ender pearl into the portal

This will teleport you to the Outer End Islands.

Step 4: Find an End City with a Ship

Now comes the exploration.

You need to locate an End City, but not just any one — it must have a floating ship nearby.

• Elytra only spawn on End Ships
• Not every End City has a ship
• Use height or zoom tools to scout from a distance

These areas are dangerous, so take your time and bring blocks for bridging.

Step 5: Get Elytra Wings

Once you find an End Ship:

• Look for an item frame inside the ship
• Break it to collect the Elytra

You will also find valuable loot nearby, including enchanted gear and potions.

How to Use Elytra on Mobile

Using Elytra on mobile (Bedrock Edition) is simple once you know the controls.

• Equip Elytra in your chestplate slot
• Jump from a high place
• Tap the jump button again while falling to start gliding

To actually fly long distances, you will need fireworks.

How to Fly with Elytra Using Fireworks

Craft fireworks using:

• 1 paper
• 1 gunpowder

Do not add firework stars, or they will damage you while flying.

While gliding:

• Tap the screen to use a firework
• This boosts your speed and keeps you airborne

How to Repair Elytra

Elytra do not disappear when they break — they just stop working.

To repair them:

• Use phantom membranes
• Or apply Mending and repair with XP

Best enchantments:

• Unbreaking III
• Mending

Final Tips for Elytra

• Bring blocks to travel between the End islands
• Loot End Cities for Shulker Shells and gear
• Always carry spare fireworks
• Elytra are rare, so protect them

Fly Like a Pro

Getting Elytra in Minecraft takes effort, but it completely changes how you play. Once you have them, exploration becomes faster, easier, and far more fun.

Whether you are travelling, building, or just showing off, Elytra wings give you the ultimate advantage in Minecraft.

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