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The [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Elytra elytra] is an item in ''Minecraft'' introduced in the Java Edition 1.9 update which can be found in treasure rooms on End Ships. It is the only source of flight in Survival game mode. When falling, the elytra can be used by pressing jump and the player will immediately start gliding. [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Firework_Rocket Firework rockets] can be used to increase the elytra's propulsion, allowing the player to fly for a longer period of time. An unenchanted elytra can be used for 7 minutes and 11 seconds before it stops working, at which point it needs to be repaired with either another elytra or phantom membranes. | The [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Elytra elytra] is an item in ''Minecraft'' introduced in the Java Edition 1.9 update which can be found in treasure rooms on End Ships. It is the only source of flight in Survival game mode. When falling, the elytra can be used by pressing jump and the player will immediately start gliding. [https://minecraft.wiki/w/Firework_Rocket Firework rockets] can be used to increase the elytra's propulsion, allowing the player to fly for a longer period of time. An unenchanted elytra can be used for 7 minutes and 11 seconds before it stops working, at which point it needs to be repaired with either another elytra or phantom membranes. | ||
The elytra was inspired by the Wing Cap from | The elytra was inspired by the Wing Cap from Super Mario 64 and both have similar gliding mechanics.<ref>https://twitter.com/_tomcc/status/651042141397979136</ref> | ||
In the real world, an {{iw|wikipedia|elytron}} (pluralised as elytra) is a hardened forewing on insects that closes over and protect the more delicate hindwings. Elytra can not be used for powered flight but can be used to glide and slow descent. | In the real world, an {{iw|wikipedia|elytron}} (pluralised as elytra) is a hardened forewing on insects that closes over and protect the more delicate hindwings. Elytra can not be used for powered flight but can be used to glide and slow descent. |