TIP: Dark mode maps are the best invention! They’re so easy on the eyes, especially during long periods of use. It helps reduce eye strain and makes navigating at night much more comfortable! Thanks to Dendum for sharing all his dark maps! Here’s how to use them with your Lich install:
Here’s how to enable dark mode for maps to save your eyes:
- Go to https://github.com/elanthia-online/dark-maps
- Click the “Releases” link on the GitHub page.
- Download the “Source code.zip” file.
- Once downloaded, open the “dark-maps-2025.02.zip” file.
- Inside, find the “dark-maps-2025.02” folder, then open it to find the “maps-dark” folder.
- Drag the “maps-dark” folder into your Lich5 folder.
- Now, when you type ;map and select the dark mode option, it should switch to the dark maps.

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