DeathCompass
by Nikrecs
DeathCompass gives players a compass that points back to the spot where they last died, so the way back is clear after a loss.
What it does
When a player dies, the mod records the death location and gives a Death Compass that targets it. The compass is placed in the inventory and works like a lodestone-targeted compass, so it spins randomly in a different dimension, as a normal compass does. A player who has a full inventory finds the compass dropped at their feet instead.
The server grants the compass, so only the server needs the mod: players join without installing anything, and clients can add it for a familiar setup. Single-player worlds work too when the mod file is placed in the mods folder. The interface is translated into 10 languages, covering European, East Asian and Portuguese-speaking audiences.
Installation needs Architectury API on Fabric, NeoForge and Forge, and Fabric API is needed on Fabric. Files are published for 1.19.2, 1.20.1, 1.21.1, 1.21.11 and the 26.x builds, with 1.1.0 as the latest file on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge; the mod is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Automatic death compass
After a death the player automatically receives a compass that points to the exact last death location.
Familiar compass behavior
The compass follows the vanilla compass mechanics, so it spins in another dimension just as a normal compass does.
Full inventory fallback
When the inventory is full, the compass drops at the player's feet rather than being lost.
Ten translations
The interface and item text are translated into 10 languages.
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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 1
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want a clear way back after dying, and server owners who want to offer that without a client-side install.
How it compares
Respawn Recovery Compass is server required with the client optional, published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, and is not open source. Northern Compass is client-side only, open source under the Apache License 2.0 and published for 1.19 – 1.21.1, so it needs no server. Better Respawn is server-side only like DeathCompass, also not open source, and covers Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeathCompass | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19.2 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-09-18 |
| Respawn Recovery Compass | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19 – 26.3 | Server required, client optional | 2026-10-04 |
| Northern Compass | Fabric, Forge and NeoForge | 1.19 – 1.21.1 | Client-side only | 2024-07-10 |
| Better Respawn | Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt | 1.19 – 26.3 | Server-side only | 2026-10-09 |
Questions
Does DeathCompass need Architectury API?
Does a player need the mod installed to get the compass?
Which loaders does DeathCompass support for 26.x?
In the catalog
DeathCompass is one of 17,631 Equipment mods on ModsFinder, and one of 8,894 Equipment mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
A simple quality-of-life mod that gives you a clear way back to your stuff. When you respawn, you automatically receive a Death Compass that points exactly to your last death location — less frustration, without feeling like a cheat. Install on the server. Client installation is optional (vanilla clients can use it)…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/deathcompass
- Owner
- Nikrecs
- Published
- 2026-05-13
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15