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Elytra Speed Cap

Mod

A lightweight mod that limits the maximum speed of elytra flight to a configurable value.

Type

Mod

Modrinth Downloads

4,891

Modrinth ID

tkz5oxRZ

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?

  1. Configurable Speed Limits: Limit either horizontal flight speed or total three-dimensional velocity.
  2. Firework Tuning: Adjust both the strength and duration of firework boosts.
  3. Impenetrable: The server syncs the velocity changes to each player, ensuring all experience the same limits or buffs.
  4. 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.json

Default 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.

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Speed Limiting

Configuration

{ "speed": { "max": 10.0, "calculation": "HORIZONTAL" }, "rocket": null }

Rocket Boosting: Measured in-game speed is 9.90 blocks per second.

rocket

Riptide Trident: Measured in-game speed is 9.99 blocks per second.

trident

Firework Tuning

Configuration

{ "speed": null, "rocket": { "strength": 8.0, "duration": 2.0 } }

Rocket Boosting: Measured in-game speed is 60.65 blocks per second.

rocket-fast

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.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

Fabric Neoforge Quilt

Game Versions

1.21.1 1.21.9 1.21.10 1.21.11 26.1 26.1.1 26.1.2 26.2

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