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How to Get a Minimap in The Elder Scrolls Online

Learn how to add a minimap to your gameplay in ESO using popular addons.

data retrieved 2026-09-26 · datamined via UESP

Using Addons for a Minimap

To have a minimap in The Elder Scrolls Online, you will need to install an addon, as the game does not provide a built-in minimap feature. There are several popular minimap addons available that you can use.

Recommended Minimap Addons

1. **MiniMap by Fyrakin [Masteroshi430's branch]**: This addon has a high download count and is actively maintained, making it a popular choice among players. You can find it [here](https://www.esoui.com/downloads/info3384-MiniMapbyFyrakinMasteroshi430sbranch.html).

2. **Votan's Minimap**: Another well-known option, this addon is widely used and offers various features. Check it out [here](https://www.esoui.com/downloads/info1399-VotansMinimap.html).

3. **PL Patch for MiniMap by Fyrakin**: This addon is designed to enhance the functionality of existing minimap addons. You can download it [here](https://www.esoui.com/downloads/info2264-PLPatchforMiniMapbyFyrakin.html).

How to Install Addons

To install a minimap addon, follow these steps:

1. Download the addon file from the provided link.

2. Extract the contents of the downloaded file if it is in a compressed format.

3. Copy the extracted folder into your ESO addons directory, typically located in `Documents/Elder Scrolls Online/live/AddOns`.

4. Launch ESO and ensure that the addon is enabled in the game's addon menu.