Dragon Drops Elytra is a server-side Java mod by Serilum that makes the Ender Dragon drop an elytra when killed. The elytra spawns at the location of the player who dealt the final blow, and a message is broadcast to all players present in the End. It works in both singleplayer worlds and on multiplayer servers. The only requirement beyond a mod loader is the Collective library, also by Serilum.
What changes in-game
Without any mods, elytras are only obtainable in End Ship chests, which spawn in the outer End islands after defeating the dragon. Dragon Drops Elytra adds a direct reward for the boss fight itself: the dragon now drops one elytra on death at the feet of whoever struck the killing blow. End Ship loot is unchanged, so a server can still yield multiple elytras across different runs.
- One elytra drops on Ender Dragon death.
- Drops at the location of the player who dealt final damage.
- Broadcast message notifies all players in the End.
- End Ship chest loot is not changed.
- Effective in singleplayer and multiplayer.
How to install Dragon Drops Elytra
Installation requires two files: the Collective library (a shared utility mod by Serilum) and Dragon Drops Elytra. Both are available on Modrinth. Match the loader and Minecraft version when downloading.
- 1.Install Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt for your Minecraft version.
- 2.Download Collective from Modrinth (required dependency).
- 3.Download Dragon Drops Elytra from Modrinth.
- 4.Place both JAR files in the mods folder (server or client).
- 5.Launch the game or restart the server.
Loader and version support
The mod supports all four major Java mod loaders and has been maintained from Minecraft 1.16.5 through 1.21.11. Serilum typically releases updates shortly after new Minecraft versions launch.
- Loaders: Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, Quilt.
- Minecraft versions: 1.16.5 through 1.21.11.
- Dependency: Collective (required, same loader and MC version).
Dragon Drops Elytra and other elytra mods showcased
Questions about this entry.
How do I install Dragon Drops Elytra?
Install a compatible mod loader (Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, or Quilt) for your Minecraft version, then download both the Collective library and Dragon Drops Elytra from Modrinth. Place both JAR files in your server or client mods folder and restart to activate the elytra drop.
Does Dragon Drops Elytra work with Fabric and Forge?
Yes. Dragon Drops Elytra has builds for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge, and Quilt. Each release on Modrinth is tagged with the specific loader and Minecraft version, so download the version matching your setup.
Which Minecraft versions does Dragon Drops Elytra support?
Dragon Drops Elytra has been actively maintained from Minecraft 1.16.5 through 1.21.11, covering all major Java Edition releases in that range. Serilum regularly releases updates for new Minecraft versions.
Does Dragon Drops Elytra need to be installed on the client?
No. Dragon Drops Elytra is server-side only. Install it on the server or in a singleplayer instance. Players connecting to a server with the mod do not need it on their own client.
Does Dragon Drops Elytra work on multiplayer servers?
Yes. When the Ender Dragon dies on a server, the elytra drops at the location of the player who dealt the final blow. A broadcast message notifies all players in the End dimension, so everyone knows who earned the drop.
