Arrow pointers
by pinter.gabor
Arrow pointers lets players place arrow blocks on the ground and walls to mark a route, a common need when mining or exploring caves.
What it does
Aiming at the edge of a block sets down an arrow that points away from that edge, while aiming at its middle creates an X. Each placement consumes two arrows from the inventory. Placed arrows emit a faint light that stays visible in the dark, and spectral arrows give a brighter version suited to cave work.
The mod depends on Fabric API and runs on client and server, so the server and every player need it. Files are published for Fabric and NeoForge, covering game versions 1.20 – 26.2 in 23 release versions. The code is released under the MIT License and is open source, and the author notes that reading earlier Chalk code helped with writing this mod.
Two companion mods extend the same idea. Chalk Colorful Addon adds color variants for chalk marks, and Colorful Torches adds colored variants for torches. Both are listed as alternatives below.
Key features
Directional arrow blocks
Arrows are placed by hitting the corner of a block, so a marked route points the way a player came or should go.
Center marks
Hitting the center of a block places an X instead, marking a spot rather than a direction.
Light from placed arrows
Placed arrows emit faint light that remains visible in dark caves, and spectral arrows give a brighter variant.
Two arrows per placement
Each placement consumes two arrows from the inventory, so the number of marks a player can make depends on their supply.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Requirements
Dependencies declared by the latest file for each loader.
Required 1
Use cases
Cave and mining routes
Players mark a path through tunnels and ore veins so they can find their way back to the surface or a base.
Who it’s for: Players who explore caves or large mining areas, and server owners who want a shared marking system for travel between points. The mod is a decoration and equipment addition rather than a map or navigation overlay.
Questions
Does Arrow pointers need Fabric API?
Does Arrow pointers have to be installed on the server?
Which game versions does Arrow pointers support?
In the catalog
Arrow pointers is one of 12,078 Decoration mods on ModsFinder, and one of 6,982 Decoration mods for Fabric. 13,894 mods support Minecraft 26.2.
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What the author says
Allows you to place arrows on any full block to aid you on your mining journeys. Never lose your way again. Hitting the corner of a block places an arrow pointing in that direction, hitting the center creates an X, but consumes 2 arrows. The placed arrows emit a faint light, and they are visible even in the dark…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/arrow-pointers
- Owner
- pinter.gabor
- Published
- 2023-11-27
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-14
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15