Xaero Map Regions
by AxelEncore
Xaero Map Regions lets an operator draw named, icon-marked regions over Xaero's World Map, with the server keeping track of who owns each one.
What it does
Regions are drawn on the map. Pressing R in Xaero's World Map opens the region drawing workflow. A middle mouse click places a new polygon point, while Backspace or Delete takes away the point most recently placed; a right click closes the polygon and brings up the region editor, where a name, boundary and icon are assigned. Pressing E or T over an existing region edits it, Shift with R opens the region manager directly, and a target player sees the marker on the map.
By default only operators can create, edit, delete or upload custom icons for regions, and the operator permission level is set to 2 in the config. With allowNonOperatorRegionCreation set to true, ordinary players can create regions and upload new icons, but they can only edit or delete regions they created. The server assigns and preserves each region's owner UUID, so ownership cannot be forged or changed from the client. Administrative region commands stay operator-only whatever the setting.
The mod is published for Forge and NeoForge for 1.20.1, 1.21 and 1.21.1, and it runs on client and server. Both sides need the mod, and it is released under the MIT License. It is not open source. Kotlin for Forge, Xaero's World Map and XaeroLib are required, and Traveler's Titles is optional. Creative mode is needed for the building workflow when preparing a server pack.
Key features
Polygon region drawing
Regions are outlined point by point on the map, closing with a right click to open the editor.
Names, boundaries and icons
Each region is saved with a name, its boundary shape and an icon shown on the map.
Region manager
Holding Shift and pressing R goes straight to the region manager, and pressing T or E works on whichever manageable region the cursor is over.
Owner-based permissions
Edits and deletes follow the stored owner UUID, so players can only change regions they created when the setting allows it.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 3
Optional 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Server owners and operators who want labeled areas on the world map, and players on those servers who want to mark their own regions.
Questions
Does Xaero Map Regions need Xaero's World Map?
Can regular players create regions on a server?
Does the mod need to be installed on both sides?
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What the author says
Open Xaero's World Map and use the region controls: - R opens the region drawing workflow on Xaero's map screen when the player is an operator in creative mode. - P or middle mouse click adds a polygon point. - Right mouse click or Enter finishes the polygon and opens the region editor. - Backspace or Delete removes…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/xaero-map-regions
- Owner
- AxelEncore
- Published
- 2026-05-16
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-20
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15