Minecraft Elytra Enchantments
All 9 enchantments that can be applied to an elytra in Minecraft. Click a row for full details, or copy the /enchant command at any level shown.
Best enchantments for an elytra
Mending is mandatory — elytra durability is fragile and breaks at 1 HP. Unbreaking III triples your firework budget.
- 1Unbreaking IIIDurability
- 2Mending IRepair (essential)
All enchantments that apply to an elytra
| Enchantment | Max level | Type | /enchant command |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blast Protection | IV (4) | armor | |
| Curse of BindingCurse | I (1) | equippable | |
| Curse of VanishingCurse | I (1) | vanishing | |
| Fire Protection | IV (4) | armor | |
| MendingTreasure | I (1) | durability | |
| Projectile Protection | IV (4) | armor | |
| Protection | IV (4) | armor | |
| Thorns | III (3) | armor | |
| Unbreaking | III (3) | durability |
Enchantments for other items
- Sword enchantments
- Mace enchantments
- Trident enchantments
- Bow enchantments
- Crossbow enchantments
- Pickaxe enchantments
- Axe enchantments
- Shovel enchantments
- Hoe enchantments
- Shears enchantments
- Fishing Rod enchantments
- Shield enchantments
- Helmet enchantments
- Chestplate enchantments
- Leggings enchantments
- Boots enchantments
FAQ
What is the best enchantment for an elytra?
The top picks for an elytra in Minecraft 1.21.8 are Unbreaking III, Mending I. Mending is mandatory — elytra durability is fragile and breaks at 1 HP. Unbreaking III triples your firework budget.
What enchantments can be put on an elytra in Minecraft?
There are 9 enchantments that can be applied to an elytra in Minecraft 1.21.8. They are listed in the table below, sorted alphabetically, with the maximum level for each.
How do you enchant an elytra in Minecraft?
You can enchant an elytra at an Enchanting Table (with bookshelves nearby for higher levels), combine it with enchanted books at an Anvil, or apply any enchantment directly with the /enchant command shown in each row of the table.