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How to Craft and Obtain Elytra Wings for Flight in Minecraft

What are Elytra Wings?

Elytra wings are rare items in Minecraft that allow players to glide through the air. They take up the chestplate armor slot and function like hang gliders, allowing you to launch off high places and gently float down.

With the help of firework rockets, elytra can also enable rocket-powered flight. This makes them highly useful for traveling long distances or reaching high build heights.

Some key facts about elytra wings:

  • Elytra are the only way to achieve flight in Minecraft survival mode
  • They are found in special End ships within End cities
  • You must first kill the Ender Dragon before you can locate End cities and ships
  • Elytra have durability and can be repaired with phantom membranes
  • They can be enchanted to improve their capabilities

Locating and Obtaining Elytra

Getting your hands on elytra requires preparation and some dangerous exploration. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Defeat the Ender Dragon

You cannot reach End cities and ships until you first defeat the Ender Dragon boss. Gear up, gather eyes of ender to locate a stronghold, then activate the end portal and defeat the dragon.

Useful gear for the Ender Dragon fight includes:

  • Diamond armor and weapons
  • Bow with Power and Infinity enchantments
  • Pumpkins for Endermen defense
  • Slow falling and strength potions
  • Beds to one-shot destroy Ender crystals

Step 2: Locate an End City with Ship

Once the dragon is defeated, you can pass through the exit portal to reach the outer End islands.

To find an End city:

  • Travel to the outer islands, at least 1000 blocks from the main island
  • Keep exploring until you spot End city structures in the distance
  • Use elytra (if already obtained) or bridge over to reach the End city

Identify an End ship:

  • End cities have a chance to spawn with an End ship
  • Ships are wooden structures hovering above the End city
  • Check around the sides of the End city for a ship

Step 3: Obtain Elytra from the Ship

Once at an End city with a ship, make your way to the ship’s deck. Look along the walls for an item frame containing the elytra wings. Break the frame to release the wings and pick them up.

When raiding the End ship:

  • Defeat any shulkers guarding the ship interior
  • Watch for falling due to the ship’s hovering position
  • Search for loot chests after getting the elytra

Using and Enchanting Elytra

With elytra equipped in your chestplate slot, you can launch off cliffs, structures, or high builds and glide through the air.

To use elytra:

  • Ensure elytra is equipped in your chestplate armor slot
  • Jump off a high platform and press jump to deploy the wings
  • Glide gently downwards or use fireworks to fly upwards

Useful elytra enchantments:

  • Unbreaking: Increases durability
  • Mending: Repair elytra with XP orbs
  • Protection: Reduce damage from impacts
  • Thorns: Damages attackers

Rocket-Powered Elytra Flight

By using firework rockets, you can achieve impressive rocket-powered flight with elytra.

Crafting Firework Rockets

Base materials:

  • Paper + gunpowder = firework rocket
  • Add more gunpowder to increase flight duration

Special effects:

  • Use firework stars with dye and effects
  • Create custom firework rocket patterns

Activating Elytra Boost

While gliding with elytra:

  • Press use/interact to ignite rocket
  • Rockets provide strong vertical boost
  • Chaining boosts allows infinite powered flight

Tips for flying with rocket elytra:

  • Bring lots of rockets for long journeys
  • Get the Infinity enchant on your bow
  • Try flying through End gateway portals

Repairing and Replacing Elytra

The elytra can take damage when crashing into objects while gliding. Make sure to repair damaged elytra to keep them working.

To repair elytra:

  • Combine two damaged elytra in a crafting grid
  • Use XP orbs to repair elytra with the Mending enchantment equipped
  • Kill phantoms and use their membranes

If your elytra becomes too expensive to keep repairing, you will need to hunt for a fresh pair by finding more End cities. Make repairs last by enchanting all new elytra with Unbreaking and Mending.

Tips for Mastering Elytra

Here are some extra tips for getting the most out of your elytra wings:

  • Carry spare firework rockets in your hotbar for quick refueling
  • Use a Punch bow and arrow boosting to gain height
  • Equip feather falling boots to reduce landing impact damage
  • Bring building blocks like cobblestone to bridge gaps
  • Get comfortable steering by starting flights over water

With practice, elytra allow you to traverse your Minecraft world with great speed and style. Master rocket flying for quick trips to far destinations high in the skies above.

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