Glide Plate

Glide Plate

Glide Plate is a datapack that allows chestplates to function like Elytra while still providing armor.

What it does

This datapack adds a smithing recipe that converts a chestplate into a “Glide Plate.” A Glide Plate is a normal chestplate that has the built-in `glider` component, allowing the player to glide when it is equipped.

The resulting item:

* behaves like a normal chestplate * allows Elytra-style flight * keeps all properties of the original chestplate (enchantments, durability, trims, name, etc.)

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Why use this datapack

This datapack combines two armor slots into one:

* You no longer need to swap between a chestplate and Elytra * You keep full armor protection while flying * It integrates cleanly into survival gameplay using the smithing table

It is designed to feel like a natural extension of vanilla mechanics rather than a modded system.

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How to use (Gameplay)

Use a smithing table with:

* Template: Nether Star * Base: Any chestplate * Addition: Elytra

This will produce a Glide Plate of the same material as the base chestplate.

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Installation

Singleplayer

How to open your `.minecraft` folder (Windows):

1. Press the Windows key or click Start 2. Type:

``` %appdata% ``` 3. Press Enter 4. Open the `.minecraft` folder

Then:

1. Open your world folder:

``` .minecraft/saves/<your_world>/datapacks/ ``` 2. Place the `glide_plate` datapack folder or zip inside the `datapacks` folder 3. Run:

``` /reload ``` 4. Or leave the world and enter again 5. The datapack is now active in your world

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Server

1. Navigate to your server directory:

``` world/datapacks/ ``` 2. Place the `glide_plate` datapack folder or zip inside the `datapacks` folder 3. Restart the server or run:

``` /reload ``` 4. The datapack will load automatically for all players

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Important information

* Elytra enchantments are not transferred to the result * No additional enchantments are applied automatically * This datapack does not include custom models or visible wings * Works entirely server-side; no client mods required * Works as a data pack without a mod engine

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Compatibility

* Tested on Minecraft Java Edition 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11, 26.1 * Requires versions that support item components (`minecraft:glider`)

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Github

* Git Repo ``` https://github.com/killermelon1458/elytra_chestplates_glide_plate ``` ---