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How do I put a trim on my elytra?
Craft or find a smithing template for the trim you want, then use a smithing table with your elytra, the template, and the matching material to apply it. The elytra keeps its flight behavior — only the appearance changes.
What materials can I use for Elytra Trims?
The same trim materials used on armor work here, such as gold, iron, diamond, netherite, redstone, lapis, emerald, quartz, amethyst, and copper. Each gives a different color and pattern on the elytra.
Does trimming an elytra change how it flies?
No. Trims are purely cosmetic, so flight speed, durability, and firework boosting all work exactly the same as an untrimmed elytra.
Can I remove a trim from my elytra?
You can swap it for a different trim by using the smithing table again with a new template and material. There is no separate 'untrim' item, so plan which trim you want before applying.
How do I make my elytra match my armor trim?
Use the same trim template and the same material on both your armor pieces and your elytra. Matching the template pattern and material color is what makes the set look consistent.
Where do I get the smithing templates for Elytra Trims?
They come from the same sources as armor trim templates — loot chests in structures like bastions, ocean monuments, and trail ruins, depending on the template. Check the mod's dependencies section for any template sources it adds.
Does this mod work on Bedrock or MCPE?
Elytra Trims is a Java Edition mod, so it does not run on Bedrock, Pocket Edition, or MCPE. Bedrock players would need a separate addon or behavior pack, which this mod does not provide.
Is there a datapack or plugin version?
The mod is distributed as a Java mod, not a datapack or server plugin. If you want it on a server, install it as a mod on the server and have players install it client-side too.
Do other players see my trimmed elytra?
Yes, as long as they also have the mod installed. Players without the mod will see a plain elytra, since the trim data is stored on the item but only rendered by clients running Elytra Trims.
Will this mod conflict with other mods or hurt performance?
It only changes elytra rendering and smithing recipes, so it is lightweight and rarely conflicts. If trims stop showing after adding another mod, check that both are loaded and that no other mod overrides the smithing table.
What does Elytra Trims let you do?
It lets you customize the elytra with armor trims, dye it any color, and apply banner patterns, so your wings can match your armor or fly a custom design.
How do you apply a trim to an elytra?
Use a smithing table with a smithing template, the elytra and a trim material, just as you would trim armor — bringing the vanilla trim patterns and materials to your wings.
Does Elytra Trims need to be on the server?
In multiplayer the mod must be installed on the server, but this does not prevent players without the mod from joining.