# \u2694\ufe0f Armor Plated Elytras<\/p>\n
> Three tiers of reinforced elytras that actually protect you while you fly.<\/p>\n
The vanilla elytra is incredible for exploration \u2014 but the moment you land
\nor take a hit mid-flight, you’re completely exposed. Armor Plated Elytras
\nfix that by combining the elytra’s flight capability with real armor
\nprotection, crafted from materials you already know.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \u2728 Features<\/p>\n
| Variant | Armor | Durability | Special |
\n|—|—|—|—|
\n| Iron Elytra | +2 | 500 | \u2014 |
\n| Diamond Elytra | +4 | 600 | \u2014 |
\n| Netherite Elytra | +6 | 800 | Fire Resistant |<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udd28 Crafting Recipes<\/p>\n
All three variants follow the same pattern \u2014 surround an Elytra
\nwith your material of choice in a crafting table.<\/p>\n
X X X
\nX E X
\nX X X<\/p>\n
– **Iron Elytra** \u2014 `X` = Iron Ingot
\n– **Diamond Elytra** \u2014 `X` = Diamond
\n– **Netherite Elytra** \u2014 `X` = Netherite Scrap<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udfa8 Custom Textures<\/p>\n
Each variant has unique hand drawn pixel art textures for both the
\ninventory icon and the worn wings \u2014 so you always know exactly which
\ntier you’re wearing at a glance.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \u2699\ufe0f Enchantments<\/p>\n
All three variants support **Mending** and **Unbreaking** via anvil
\nusing enchanted books. They cannot be enchanted at the enchanting table.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83c\udff7\ufe0f Rarity<\/p>\n
All variants are **Epic** rarity \u2014 befitting gear that lets you soar
\nthrough the sky in full armor.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \u26a0\ufe0f Requirements<\/p>\n
– Fabric Loader
\n– Fabric API<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udda5\ufe0f Server Compatible<\/p>\n
Yes \u2014 all players must have the mod installed client side. The server
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