Slow Rockets is a Fabric mod for Minecraft 1.21.11 that reduces Elytra firework boost speed (about 80% slower) while keeping normal gliding untouched. It adds fun action‑bar messages and can require the mod on clients to join a server.
Description
A lightweight Fabric mod that specifically nerfs Elytra firework boost speed without changing normal Elytra gliding.
Perfect for servers or worlds that want to balance Elytra travel without removing rockets entirely.
Slow Rockets reduces only the firework boost applied to Elytra flight.
- Normal Elytra gliding speed stays 100% vanilla
- Only the acceleration from fireworks is slowed
- Displays a short action-bar message with a cooldown for extra feedback
- 🚀 Reduces Elytra firework boost speed by ~80%
- 🕊️ Leaves normal Elytra gliding speed unchanged
- 💬 Action-bar messages with a cooldown
- 🔒 Optional server enforcement: block clients without the mod
- Minecraft 1.21.11
- Fabric Loader
- Fabric API
- Java 21
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Client only
Install on the client if you just want the boost nerf locally. -
Client + Server
Install on both if you want to require the mod to join a server.
- Install Fabric Loader and Fabric API for Minecraft 1.21.11
- Drop the
SlowRockets.jarinto yourmodsfolder - Restart Minecraft (and the server, if applicable)
Designed for Fabric 1.21.11.
Works alongside most mods without issues.