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ArdaMaps

A mapping mod for the Ardacraft server. Adds an interactive map, compass and toposcope HUDs, fog-of-war exploration tracking, and an in-game guide book.

by PaulBantz· Fornad, tapter and 1 moreAdventureUtility
Fabric
Loaders
Fabric
Downloads on Modrinth
191K
Followers on Modrinth
3
versions
13
Updated
October 21, 2026Oct 21
Published
in 2026

At a glance

Runs on Fabric
For Minecraft 1.20.1, 26.1.2
Needed in the game and on the server
Latest version — 1.1.3+mc.1.20.1 from October 21, 2026
License CC-BY-4.0 — free
Where it's needed
In gamerequiredOn serverrequired

Needed both in the game and on the server

Game versions1.20.1, 26.1.2

ArdaMaps

Minecraft 1.20.1 Fabric License: CC BY 4.0

Features

  • Interactive map with support for PMTiles, BlueMap tiles, and flat images.
  • Map layer support and configurable zoom levels
  • Compass and Toposcope HUDs showing nearby landmarks with distance
  • Fog-of-war exploration tracking
  • In-game guide book, fully customizable via resource pack

Requirements

  • Minecraft 1.20.1
  • Fabric Loader
  • Fabric API
  • ArdaRegions should be setup and running on the server
  • A valid map source: PMTiles, BlueMap or flat image

Setup

1. Install on Server

  1. Install the mod jar on the server's /mods/ directory
  2. Start the server once - config/arda-maps/server.json is created automatically
  3. Edit server.json: set your API URLs and define at least one dimension entry

2. Install on Client

  1. Install the mod jar on the client's /mods/ directory
  2. Client configuration is auto-generated on each player's first login.

Credits

A massive thank you to everyone who assisted in the development of this mod:

  • Fornad for beta-testing, bug-finding, and for being the first user.
  • Tapter for the ArdaRegions integration and beta-testing
  • The entire ArdaCraft team for supporting and beta testing the development of this project.
  • Blue (BlueMap) for helping me utilise his mod's tileset.

FAQ

How to install ArdaMaps?

Install Fabric for your Minecraft version, download ArdaMaps for the same version and loader, put the file into the mods folder and launch the game with the loader profile.

Which Minecraft versions does ArdaMaps support?

ArdaMaps has builds for Minecraft 1.20.1, 26.1.2.

Is ArdaMaps needed on the server?

Needed in the game and on the server

License and source
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Internationalfree to share with credit to the author and the license
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