Best Elytra Enchantments
The best enchantments for a elytra in Minecraft Java 1.21 — a elytra is gliding gear — durability enchants keep it flying longer. Here's the top loadout, every available enchantment, and which ones conflict.
Best elytra loadout
Unbreaking III, Mending.
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All elytra enchantments (4)
Item lasts longer (chance to not lose durability).
XP repairs the item instead of going to you.
Item is destroyed on death.
Cannot be removed once worn.
How to apply them
Enchant at an enchanting table surrounded by 15 bookshelves for the level-30 tier, then use an anvil to combine enchanted books for any specific or treasure enchantments. Combine books together first, then onto the elytra, to keep the anvil's prior-work penalty low. Add Mending so the elytra repairs itself as you earn XP.
FAQ
What are the best elytra enchantments?
Unbreaking III, Mending. These are the strongest non-conflicting enchantments you can stack on a elytra in Java 1.21.
How many enchantments can a elytra have?
A elytra can hold 2 compatible enchantments at once (some options are mutually exclusive, so you must choose between them).
How do I get these enchantments?
Use an enchanting table surrounded by 15 bookshelves, then combine enchanted books on an anvil for any specific or treasure enchantments. Mending comes from books, fishing, trades or loot.