Quab Azimuth Mod
by Quabi05
Quab Azimuth Mod draws a lightweight azimuth compass on the HUD, showing degrees and cardinal directions for players exploring adventure maps.
What it does
The compass sits on the screen as a heads-up display, marking the current heading in degrees alongside the cardinal directions. It is aimed at adventure play, where finding a bearing matters more than a map. Only the client needs it, so players can join a server without installing anything, and servers do not have to run it.
The mod is configurable, so the display can be adjusted to suit personal preference. Its interface is localized in English, Russian and Ukrainian. The project is published for Forge only, in 4 release versions covering 1.20.1 – 1.20.4, with 1.1.0 for 1.20.4 as the latest file in the beta channel. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source; the author notes that modifying the code for personal purposes is allowed.
Key features
Azimuth compass HUD
A compass overlay shows the heading in degrees with cardinal directions, drawn on the heads-up display.
Configurable display
Settings let each player adjust how the compass looks and where it sits on screen.
Localized interface
Text is translated into English, Russian and Ukrainian, so the compass labels match the player's language.
Simple, focused design
The overlay adds only the bearing information, keeping the rest of the interface unchanged for exploration.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Finding a bearing on foot
A player walking through unfamiliar terrain can read the heading at any moment without opening a map.
Adventure maps
Adventure map makers can rely on a fixed compass readout to guide players toward objectives set by direction.
Who it’s for: Players who want a compass on the screen during adventure play, and players using a Forge modpack for 1.20.x who need a client-side readout of their direction.
How it compares
Echoes of Adventure: Compass is a Forge option for 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 that is also client-side only and released under the MIT License, but it does not reach 1.20.4. Better Compass Azimut works on Fabric and Forge for 1.20 – 1.20.6 and needs the client, with the server optional, under All rights reserved. Quab Azimuth Mod stays on Forge and covers 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 with a client-side compass and an MIT License, and it is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quab Azimuth Mod | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.4 | Client-side only | 2026-07-26 |
| Echoes of Adventure: Compass | Forge | 1.20.1 – 1.20.2 | Client-side only | 2026-05-21 |
| Better Compass Azimut | Fabric and Forge | 1.20 – 1.20.6 | Client required, server optional | 2026-01-14 |
Questions
Does Quab Azimuth Mod need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft versions does Quab Azimuth Mod support?
Which loader does Quab Azimuth Mod use?
In the catalog
Quab Azimuth Mod is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,478 Adventure mods for Forge. 13,907 mods support Minecraft 1.20.4.
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What the author says
A simple yet beautiful azimuth that will find its place in your adventures or other Minecraft projects. Few important things about this modification: - The mod is fully configurable. - Localized into the following languages: English, Russian, Ukrainian. - You allowed to modify mod's code in your own purposes.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/quab-azimuth-mod
- Owner
- Quabi05
- Published
- 2026-07-22
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-07-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15