CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Iron Elytra
adds tiered elytra to the game
Quick answer
Which Iron Elytra release matches 1.16.2?
Iron Elytra ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4. 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 Iron Elytra required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Iron Elytra ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar need?
ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar on 1.16.2. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
1 extra mod was pulled in by another dependency. Indented rows show who needs each one. We only count dependency files that match this setup. A file for another loader does not fill the gap.
Before you install it
Add Iron Elytra without breaking your instance.
Built for Iron Elytra ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar on 1.16.2. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar. It targets 1.16.3, 1.16.5, 1.16.4; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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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.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Iron Elytra add?
This mod adds some better elytra to the game.
In total there are 4 new types: iron, gold, diamond, and netherite

Iron has 2x durability and 50% less drag
Gold has 3x durability and 60% less drag
Diamond has 4x durability and 70% less drag
Netherite has 5x durability and 80% less drag
In addition, there is an Electric Booster. This functions like a firework rocket does only instead of consuming fireworks, it consumes FE. Stores 1 million FE and takes 1000 FE per use.
Last, but not least, there is a new enchantment called Hard Head.
Hard Head reduces kinetic energy damage to 1/ (level +1), max level of 4 and can be applied to any helmet.
Compatibility
This mod has support for Curious Elytra when it's installed
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Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Iron Elytra by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
1.16.5
1 loader build1.16.4
1 loader build1.16.3
1 loader build1.16.2
1 loader build1.16.1
1 loader buildCheck the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Iron Elytra versions and loaders
ironelytra-1.3a-1.16.2.jar
14 Aug 2020
ironelytra-1.3-1.16.2.jar
14 Aug 2020
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.