Sabas Compass Mod
Sabas Compass Mod draws a small radial compass on the HUD that shows the cardinal and ordinal directions as the player turns.
What it does
The compass sits in the HUD and rotates with the player's head, marking N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W and NW. Players navigating caves, large bases or multiplayer maps can keep their bearings without leaving the game view. The overlay is drawn with custom rendering and uses a semi-transparent background so it stays readable without covering the screen.
A configuration screen opens with the F12 key by default. In it the compass can be dragged anywhere on the screen, scaled up or down, and hidden or shown with a quick button. A reset control returns the layout to its default position. The mod is written for Fabric and targets Minecraft 1.21.11, and the code is under the MIT License, so it is not open source in the sense of a public repository.
Key features
Radial direction display
A fluid compass shows the eight main directions and updates in real time as the player turns.
Drag-and-drop placement
An interactive screen lets players move the compass to any spot on the HUD while the game is running.
Adjustable size and visibility
Radius can be scaled and the compass can be toggled on or off instantly with a quick button.
Low-impact rendering
Custom drawing keeps the overlay light, with clear cardinal markers and subtle separation lines.
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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.
Use cases
Cave and tunnel exploration
Players tunnelling through connected cave systems can check heading without opening the map.
Large builds
Builders working on wide structures can track orientation while placing blocks across a big area.
Multiplayer travel
Players moving between points on a server can keep a fixed reference on screen while they walk.
Who it’s for: Players of Fabric survival and adventure games on Minecraft 1.21.11 who want a persistent direction indicator. Only the player's own client needs the mod.
How it compares
Tripp's Simple Compass is open source under the MIT License and is published for Fabric on 1.21.1 – 1.21.4, so it does not cover 1.21.11. Simple Compass HUD is also client-side and MIT licensed, but it is not open source and its files target 1.21.6 – 1.21.8. Better Compass runs on Fabric and Quilt for 1.21.7 – 1.21.11, is open source under the MIT License, and is the closest match on version range.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabas Compass Mod | Fabric | 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-08-07 |
| Tripp's Simple Compass | Fabric | 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 | Client-side only | 2025-03-15 |
| Simple Compass HUD | Fabric | 1.21.6 – 1.21.8 | Client-side only | 2025-08-23 |
| Better Compass | Fabric and Quilt | 1.21.7 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2025-12-09 |
Questions
Does Sabas Compass Mod need to be installed on the server?
Which Minecraft version does Sabas Compass Mod support?
How is the compass moved on screen?
In the catalog
Sabas Compass Mod is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 19,862 mods support Minecraft 1.21.11.
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What the author says
Never lose your bearings in the vast, blocky world again! CompassMod is a sleek, lightweight, and highly immersive client-side Fabric mod designed to elevate your survival and navigation experience. Featuring a gorgeous, smooth-rendering mini-compass right on your HUD, this mod ensures you always know exactly where…
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/sabascompassmod
- Owner
- Retro_Hunter2592
- Published
- 2026-07-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-08-07
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15