Tool

A tool is an item used by the player while held to perform actions faster and more efficiently, to gather materials not obtainable by hand, or to perform completely new actions. Tools don't stack in the inventory, and can also be repaired; see Item repair.

Some tools can be obtained by killing mobs that carry the equipment.

Many tools can be found in loot containers in various structures. For elytra, this is the only way to obtain the item.