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Backlytra

Backports Elytra to 1.8.9 and 1.7.10, backports Elytra sounds to 1.9

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Quick answer

Which Backlytra release matches 1.8.9?

Updated 5 months ago
beta file v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9)
Game version 1.8.9
Loader Not required

Backlytra v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9) targets 1.8.9. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Backlytra required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release No loader listed
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

Understand client and server requirements Read the Minecraft installation guide

What else does Backlytra v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9) need?

v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9) on 1.8.9. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Backlytra without breaking your instance.

Built for Backlytra v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9) on 1.8.9. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9). It targets 1.8.9; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside v0.0.3 (for 1.8.9). It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Backlytra add?

No longer maintained.

Backports 1.9.2 Elytra to 1.8.9, 1.7.10, and 1.9. Supports vanilla resource packs to override texture and sound, works with capes, has Quark-style dyeing, everything. Craftable by default, can be configured.

The 1.9 version only backports the sounds, if you want dyes and recipes see Craftable Elytra and Quark.

The 1.7.10 version doesn't support non-default Elytra textures, from either capes or player info.

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You may include this mod in any modpack, public or private, commercial or noncommercial, terrestrial or extraterrestrial. I appreciate attribution (i.e. a link to this page) but it is not required.

Project description from CurseForge.

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