WAIG: Where Am I Going
by madjoel
WAIG: Where Am I Going draws a small compass on the screen that shows the direction the character faces, and the compass can be switched on or off with a key.
What it does
The HUD is a minimal compass, inspired by RPG games, that keeps the facing direction in view. The display stays hidden unless the compass sits in the inventory or is held in a hand, and its size follows the interface scale. A key binding toggles it, and it is active by default. When the boss bars stack at the top of the screen, the compass is moved so it does not sit underneath them.
The configuration file is generated with default values the first time the mod starts and the file is missing. Those settings control when the HUD is shown and how it looks. The mod is built for Fabric only, and the latest file, 1.1.13, targets 26.3 and was published on 2026-09-21. Builds cover 1.18 – 26.3 across 32 release versions. The mod runs on the client alone, and the code is released under the MIT License, so it is open source.
Key features
Direction compass
A compact compass on screen shows which way the character is facing at all times.
Key-bound toggle
A key binding switches the compass on or off, and it starts enabled by default.
Inventory-based display
The compass is drawn only when a compass sits in the inventory or is held in the hand.
Boss bar avoidance
The compass moves down when boss bars occupy the top of the screen, so the two do not overlap.
Gallery
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
26.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Navigating open terrain
Players exploring large worlds without a map can keep a bearing while travelling across plains or caves.
Who it’s for: Players who want a simple heading readout in their HUD without installing a full map or minimap mod. The mod suits single-player and multiplayer clients alike, since no server component is involved.
How it compares
Tripp's Simple Compass is a Fabric client-side mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.4 under the MIT License, so it is open source. Simple Compass HUD is also a Fabric client-side mod, for 1.21.6 – 1.21.8, but it is not open source. Better Compass runs on Fabric and Quilt for 1.21.7 – 1.21.11 and is open source under the MIT License.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAIG: Where Am I Going | Fabric | 1.18 – 26.3 | Client-side only | 2026-09-21 |
| 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 WAIG need Fabric API?
Does the server need WAIG installed?
Why is the compass not showing?
In the catalog
WAIG: Where Am I Going is one of 19,031 Adventure mods on ModsFinder, and one of 10,052 Adventure mods for Fabric. 8,071 mods support Minecraft 26.3.
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What the author says
Fabric mod for Minecraft, adds a minimal RPG-inspired compass HUD to the game. This mod is client side only. : In case it is not shown the short demo gif showcasing the HUD can be found here and in the image gallery.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/waig
- Owner
- madjoel
- Published
- 2022-08-04
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-09-21
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15