How to Repair the Elytra in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to repair the elytra with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

Now that you've had fun gliding through the air with the elytra, you will start to notice that your elytra is wearing out and getting damaged. Not to worry, you can easily repair the elytra in Minecraft. Let's explore how to use an anvil to repair the elytra.

Required Materials to Repair the Elytra

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to repair the elytra:

Steps to Repair the Elytra

1. Place the Anvil

Once you have the required materials, add the anvil to your hotbar so that it is an item that you can use.

Next, position your pointer (the plus sign) on the block where you want to place the anvil. You should see the block become highlighted in your game window.

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The game control to place the anvil depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the block.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the block.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the block.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the block.

2. Use the Anvil

To use the anvil, you need to stand in front of it.

how to repair elytra

The game control to use the anvil depends on the version of Minecraft:

  • For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the anvil.
  • For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the anvil.
  • For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
  • For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
  • For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
  • For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
  • For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the anvil.
  • For Education Edition, right click on the anvil.

Now your anvil is open and you can see the Repair & Name menu.

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3. Repair the Elytra

To repair the elytra, you need the damaged elytra and phantom membrane to repair it. In this example, we have placed the damaged elytra in the first slot and a phantom membrane in the second slot.

In the third slot, you will see the repaired elytra. It will cost 1 experience level to repair the elytra.

TIP: If your elytra is not fully repaired after the first phantom membrane, repeat the repair process again.

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4. Move the Repaired Elytra to Inventory

Now, move the repaired elytra from the third slot to your inventory hotbar.

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Congratulations, you just learned how to repair the elytra using an anvil in Minecraft.

Other Things to Do with the Elytra

Here are some other activities that you can do with the elytra in Minecraft: