Better Nether Map

Makes maps work better in the Nether and in other cave dimensions.

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About this Mod

This mod improves how maps work in the Nether and in other cave dimensions by showing only the blocks below a certain height, which can either be the height the map was created at or a value specified in the config.

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Available Versions

Better Nether Map 4.3.0+26.1release

MC 26.1, 26.1.1, 26.1.2, 26.2fabric

March 28, 2026

4.2.0+1.21.5release

MC 1.21.5, 1.21.6, 1.21.7, 1.21.8, 1.21.9-rc1, 1.21.9, 1.21.10, 1.21.11fabric

April 10, 2025

4.1.0-1.21.4release

MC 1.21.4fabric

February 16, 2025

4.0.0-1.21.1release

MC 1.21.1fabric

August 14, 2024

Better Nether Map [FORGE] 1.2-1.20.1release

MC 1.20.1, 1.20.2, 1.20.3, 1.20.4forge

April 21, 2024

How to Install Better Nether Map on Your Server

Order Server

Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).

Set fabric Loader

In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).

Install Mod

Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Better Nether Map". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.

Compatibility

Mod Loaders

fabricforge

Minecraft Versions

26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+23 more)

Server-side

✓ Required

Recommended RAM

4 GB(min. 3 GB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Better Nether Map server crashes on startup – what to do?

Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.

Is Better Nether Map compatible with fabric and forge?

Better Nether Map officially supports fabric, forge for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.

Server lagging with Better Nether Map – how to optimize performance?

Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Better Nether Map consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.