How to Automatically Swap Between Elytra and Chestplate

Keeping maximum armor protection on the ground usually means opening your inventory every time you want to glide. Elytra Assistant handles this transition automatically based on what your character is doing, letting you move seamlessly between walking and flying.

Preparing Your Inventory

Before taking off, make sure you are carrying both pieces of gear:

1. Equip your standard chestplate in your armor slot for full protection while walking or fighting.

2. Place a working Elytra directly into your player inventory so the mod has access to it.

3. Check that your Elytra is not completely broken, as broken wings cannot initiate a glide.

Taking Off and Landing

Once both items are on you, you can trigger flight just as you would if the Elytra were already worn:

1. Jump from a ledge or into the air and press your Jump key (Space by default) while mid-air to begin gliding.

2. As you enter flight, the mod automatically swaps your equipped chestplate with the Elytra in your inventory.

3. Fly normally using pitch control or firework rockets.

4. Touch down on solid ground or drop into water to end your glide. Upon landing, the mod automatically switches your chestplate back into the armor slot so you are immediately protected against fall follow-ups or nearby mobs.