Elytra Speed Cap
ModA lightweight mod that limits the maximum speed of elytra flight to a configurable value.
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Mod
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4,891
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Last Updated
Aug 29, 2026
Description
Elytra Tuning
A lightweight mod that adds configuration options to limit elytra flight speed and change firework boost strength and duration.
Works in both singleplayer and multiplayer, with an optional client-side mod that offers additional improvements for players.
Ideal for multiplayer servers that want to nerf elytra rushing, reduce chunk-loading lag, or buff late-game travel.
Why Use This Mod?
- Configurable Speed Limits: Limit either horizontal flight speed or total three-dimensional velocity.
- Firework Tuning: Adjust both the strength and duration of firework boosts.
- Impenetrable: The server syncs the velocity changes to each player, ensuring all experience the same limits or buffs.
- Compatible: Handles normal flight, firework boosting, riptide launches, and modded flight setups such as Do a Barrel Roll.
How It Works
Minecraft calculates elytra flight server-side, while the client predicts motion locally. To apply the configured speed limits and firework tuning:
- Server Side: Enforces the configured speed limits and adjusts firework boost strength and duration.
- Client Side (optional): Mirrors these settings locally to keep flight prediction consistent.
Note: Without the mod on the client, players might experience visual stutter or lag back because their local speed and firework prediction can differ from the server.
Configuration
A config file is created at:
./config/elytra-tuning.jsonDefault contents:
{ "speed": { "max": 60.0, "calculation": "HORIZONTAL" }, "rocket": { "strength": 1.0, "duration": 1.0 } }- speed
- max: Maximum allowed elytra speed in blocks per second.
- calculation: HORIZONTAL measures X/Z movement; ABSOLUTE measures total X/Y/Z velocity.
- rocket
- strength: 0.0 disables acceleration, 1.0 is vanilla strength, and higher values add stronger forward acceleration.
- duration: 1.0 is vanilla duration, 0.5 halves it, and 2.0 doubles it.
- Set speed or rocket to null to not apply any tuning.
- After editing, restart the server/game to apply changes.
Showcase
Speed Limiting
Configuration
{ "speed": { "max": 10.0, "calculation": "HORIZONTAL" }, "rocket": null }Rocket Boosting: Measured in-game speed is 9.90 blocks per second.
Riptide Trident: Measured in-game speed is 9.99 blocks per second.
Firework Tuning
Configuration
{ "speed": null, "rocket": { "strength": 8.0, "duration": 2.0 } }Rocket Boosting: Measured in-game speed is 60.65 blocks per second.
Contributing & Issues
I warmly welcome:
- Bug reports
- Feature requests
- Pull requests
Please open issues or PRs on GitHub.
License
This project is licensed under the LGPLv3 License. See LICENSE for details.
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