Minecraft Icarus mod: Features and installation guide

Modified Nov 23, 2024 01:10 GMT

The Minecraft Icarus mod replaces the regular elytra with unique and stunning wings that can help you soar over the endless biomes. These wings feature different shades and textures that you can choose from. The unique features of this add-on can easily make your vanilla gameplay significantly interesting.

Here's everything you need to know about the Minecraft Icarus mod.

How to install the Minecraft Icarus mod

The Minecraft Icarus mod can be installed using Curseforge (Image via Curseforge)

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The Minecraft Icarus mod can be installed using any mod loader with Forge, Fabric, Quilt, or NeoForge. For this guide, we have used the popular Curseforge repository and its mod loader.

Here's how you can download and install the Minecraft Icarus mod:

Head to the Curseforge website and download the official launcher if you do not have it already.
Once you have downloaded and logged in with your Microsoft credentials, search for the Minecraft Icarus mod by Cammie. Alternatively, you can click on this link to go to the mod page.
If you wish to install the Icarus mod manually, click on the Download button on the right side. Once downloaded, place the ZIP file in the mods folder of your game's mod directory. However, if you do not have an instance with Forge/Fabric/Quilt/NeoForge installed or are new to installing mods and other add-ons, it is recommended to use the official Curseforge loader.
Hit the orange Install button with the anvil logo and wait for the deep link to open on the Curseforge app.
Once the app is loaded, you will be prompted to create a new instance (installation) or choose an existing instance of the game to install the Icarus mod. You can choose an existing one, but installing this mod on a fresh instance of Minecraft is recommended to avoid any conflicts with existing mods, shaders, or data packs and risk world corruption. Name your instance and select the Create button.
After naming the profile and creating it, you will be redirected to the instance's page. Wait for the mod and its assets to get installed and assembled.
Once ready, hit the orange Play button on the right side to launch Minecraft with the Icarus mod successfully installed.

If you wish to install the Minecraft Icarus mod manually, you will also need the following assets:

Make sure to place these assets in the same directory as the instance where you placed the files for the Icarus mod. This ensures the add-on detects the assets successfully.

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Features of the Minecraft Icarus mod

The Icarus mod features a host of unique wings (Image via Mojang Studios || Curseforge/@Cammie)

The Minecraft Icarus mod adds unique wings to the game that can be worn in the back or attached as a cape. These wings work just like elytras and allow you to glide and travel large distances across the game's world.

What makes this mod exciting is the fact the wings come at a cost. They cost hunger while flying, and their maximum speed is affected by how much armor you wear. This makes the add-on a realistic representation of flight mechanics, allowing for a greater level of immersiveness.

If you wish to play unhindered by these restrictions, there is also a tag that allows wings to be added via a datapack, which ensures they don't use up hunger while flying. The highly customizable nature of the add-on makes it a great choice for use in the game.

The mod currently has 83 unique designs and styles for wings. Most of these wings can be customized by using dyes, similar to bundles in Minecraft. They can be crafted using an elytra and a combination of dyes or colored blocks.

Additionally, there are a few legendary wings, which can be obtained by combining the Nether Star with certain items.

Here are the legendary wings you can craft in the Minecraft Icarus mod:

Flandre's Wings
Discord's Wings
Zanza's Wings

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh