CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Map VI
A clean minimap with real mob heads, a full-screen world map, automatic cave view, waypoint markers and your last death location. Updates live as you build, works on any server and needs nothing on the server side.
Quick answer
Which Map VI release matches 26.3 Forge?
Map VI mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar targets 26.3 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Map VI required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Map VI mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar need?
mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar on 26.3 Forge. Every mod below is checked against that same setup.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Map VI without breaking your instance.
Built for Map VI mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar on 26.3 Forge. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar. It targets 26.3 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Map VI add?
🗺️ Map VI
Never get lost again. **Map VI** adds a clean minimap to your screen and a full-screen world map, with mob heads, cave view, waypoint markers and your last death location.
✨ Features
🧭 Minimap
- Small map in the top-left corner, north is always up
- Your arrow turns with you, and your coordinates are shown below
- **Real mob heads**: around 90 mobs are shown with their actual face, from zombies and creepers to bees, foxes, horses and the warden
- **Cave view**: underground, the map automatically switches to the layer you're on, just like you'd expect from a modern minimap
- **Updates live**: your builds, tunnels and mines show up right away
- 4 zoom levels
🌍 World Map
- Press **M** to open a full-screen map of everything you've explored
- **Drag** to move around, **scroll** to zoom
- See mobs, players, your markers and your last death
- Coordinates under your mouse cursor
- Press **Space** to jump back to your position
📍 Markers
- Press **B** to place a marker where you stand
- **Right-click** on the world map to place a marker anywhere, or right-click a marker to remove it
- Markers have colors and names, and are shown on both maps
- On the minimap, far-away markers stick to the edge so you always know the direction
- Saved per world and per server
💀 Last Death Location
- A red X shows where you last died, on both the minimap and the world map
⚙️ Settings
- Open **Settings** on the world map to show or hide hostile mobs, animals and players
- Your choices are saved
🎮 Controls
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| M | Open / close the world map |
| B | Add a marker where you stand |
| Z | Change minimap zoom |
| H | Show / hide the minimap |
All keys can be changed under Options → Controls → Key Binds → Map VI.
📦 Requirements
| Loader | Minecraft | Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 26.3 | Fabric API |
| Forge | 26.3 | Nothing else |
🖥️ Servers
Map VI is **client-side only**. It works on any server, including vanilla servers, and doesn't need to be installed on the server.
ℹ️ Good to Know
- The map shows areas you have explored during your current session. Markers are always saved.
- Languages: English and German
More versions are coming soon!
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Map VI by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Map VI versions and loaders
mapvi-forge-26.3-1.0.0.jar
3 Nov 2026
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.