PortalPath
by oddboyxd
PortalPath, a client-side Fabric utility, helps players work out where a Nether portal drops them and where to step back through.
What it does
Coordinates are converted between the Overworld and the Nether with the vanilla 8:1 ratio, so the target location in the other dimension shows on a customizable HUD as soon as the player moves. Portals can be lined up from the coordinates that the conversion gives. A Ghost Box visualization marks the exact spot in the other dimension where the player would stand after travelling.
Saved waypoints can be grouped in a list sorted by name, distance or icon type, with the most important places pinned to the top. Each waypoint can carry one of the standard Minecraft emoji as an icon. Thick X-shaped beacon beams mark waypoints from thousands of blocks away, and the beams can be switched off per waypoint. A search bar finds a waypoint by name. Settings open with the O key in a tabbed menu with a two-column grid of global toggles.
The mod is client-side only, so it needs to be installed on the player's client and nowhere else; servers run without it. Installation requires Fabric. Files cover Minecraft 1.19.4 – 1.21.3 across 12 release versions, and the latest Fabric file is 1.1.2 for 1.19.4. PortalPath is released under the MIT License and is not open source.
Key features
Coordinate translation
Coordinates are converted at the vanilla 8:1 ratio, and the target spot in the other dimension appears on the HUD.
Ghost Box preview
A translucent box shows the exact standing spot in the other dimension, so portals can be aligned before they are built.
Waypoint list
Waypoints can be sorted by name, distance or icon type, and important ones can be kept at the top.
Beacon beams
Thick X-shaped vertical pillars render at each waypoint and stay visible from thousands of blocks away, and each beam can be toggled separately.
Search and settings
An integrated search bar finds a waypoint by name, and the O key opens a tabbed settings menu.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x4 of 4 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x1 of 1 version with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who travel between the Overworld and the Nether often and want portal alignment and waypoints in one place. Because it is client-side, it suits single-player and multiplayer players alike, without any server setup.
Questions
Does PortalPath need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does PortalPath support?
How are portal coordinates calculated?
In the catalog
PortalPath is one of 3,545 Optimization mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,575 Optimization mods for Fabric. 13,252 mods support Minecraft 1.21.3.
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What the author says
PortalPath is a professional-grade, client-side utility mod designed to make traveling between dimensions seamless, accurate, and lag-free. Whether you are building complex Nether hubs, tracking distant farms, or simply trying to find your way home, PortalPath provides the tools you need with a polished, modern…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/portalpath
- Owner
- oddboyxd
- Published
- 2026-05-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-01
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15