In the world of Minecraft, the elytra is a unique and valuable item that allows players to glide through the air with ease. However, like any other item in the game, the elytra can become damaged over time. Fortunately, there are several ways to repair your elytra, ensuring that you can continue to soar through the skies with style and efficiency.
Using the Mending Enchantment
One of the most convenient ways to repair your elytra is by using the Mending enchantment. This enchantment allows the elytra to be repaired automatically as you collect experience orbs while wearing or holding it. To use this method, you’ll need to have a Mending-enchanted elytra in your main hand or offhand (Java Edition) while gathering experience. As you gain levels, the elytra will slowly repair itself over time.
It’s important to note that the Mending enchantment only works if the elytra is in your main hand or offhand. If you have the elytra equipped in the elytra slot (back slot), the Mending enchantment will not repair it.
Using Phantom Membranes and an Anvil
Another way to repair your elytra is by using phantom membranes and an anvil. Here’s how to do it:
- Gather the required materials: a damaged elytra and phantom membranes.
- Place an anvil in your world and interact with it to open the repair menu.
- Place the damaged elytra in the first slot of the anvil menu.
- Place a phantom membrane in the second slot of the anvil menu.
- The repaired elytra will appear in the third slot, and it will cost you 1 experience level to complete the repair.
Each phantom membrane repairs the elytra by 108 durability points. If your elytra is not fully repaired after the first membrane, you can repeat the process until it reaches maximum durability.
Using a Grindstone
In addition to using phantom membranes, you can also repair your elytra by combining two damaged pairs in a grindstone. This method is useful if you have multiple elytra that have taken damage and want to combine them into a single, fully repaired pair.
To use a grindstone, simply place the two damaged elytra in the grindstone menu, and the repaired elytra will appear in the output slot. This method does not require any additional materials and is a cost-effective way to repair your elytra if you have multiple damaged pairs.
Troubleshooting and Known Issues
While repairing your elytra using the Mending enchantment or phantom membranes is generally straightforward, there are a few known issues and troubleshooting steps to keep in mind:
- If the Mending enchantment is not repairing your elytra while in the elytra slot (back slot), make sure you are only using the required mods (e.g., Curious Elytra, Caelus, and Curios) and that there are no incompatibilities with other installed mods.
- If you are experiencing issues with the Mending enchantment not working consistently, it may be due to the way curio slots are ticked/updated compared to normal inventory slots. Some mods, such as Clumps, can cause compatibility issues and prevent the Mending enchantment from working as intended.
- There is a known bug (MC-256044) where the elytra won’t repair with the Mending enchantment. As of now, there is no official fix from Mojang, but workarounds may be available through mods or resource packs.
By following these methods and troubleshooting steps, you should be able to effectively repair your elytra in Minecraft, ensuring that you can continue to explore the world and take on new challenges with ease.