WarnCompass
by Tracats787
WarnCompass draws a small compass at the top center of the screen and marks hostile mobs that come within range.
What it does
The compass HUD sits at the top center of the screen and shows the direction the player is facing. When a hostile mob enters the warning range, an indicator appears on the compass at the bearing of the threat and updates as the camera turns. The alert strength changes with distance, so closer mobs stand out more. The design is kept minimal so the rest of the interface stays readable during fights and exploration.
The HUD suits adventure and survival play, including PvP, where knowing which way a threat is coming from matters. The mod is lightweight and has no server component, so it does not affect how a world runs. It can be added to a modpack alongside other interface mods without changing gameplay.
WarnCompass is published for Fabric only, across 12 release versions covering 1.21 – 1.21.11. The latest file is 1.1.0 for 1.21.11, released 2026-01-26. It is client-side only, so servers run without it and players install it on their own game. The code is released under the MIT License, but the project is not open source.
Key features
Top-center compass
A clean compass HUD across the top middle of the screen shows the facing direction at all times.
Hostile mob warnings
Indicators mark hostile mobs within range at their direction, so threats can be located quickly.
Distance-based intensity
The warning becomes stronger as a hostile mob gets closer and fades as it moves away.
Real-time updates
Threat markers refresh continuously as the camera moves and as mobs shift position.
Minimalist design
The overlay uses little screen space and avoids extra panels, keeping the interface uncluttered.
Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
1.21.x12 of 12 versions with builds
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Who it’s for: Players who want a compact directional aid on the HUD during adventure, survival or PvP play, and modpack builders who need a light interface addition.
How it compares
Tripp's Simple Compass is a Fabric client mod for 1.21.1 – 1.21.4, released under the MIT License and open source, so it covers earlier versions than WarnCompass. Simple Compass HUD is also client-side only on Fabric, for 1.21.6 – 1.21.8, under the MIT License and not open source. Better Compass runs client-side on Fabric and Quilt for 1.21.7 – 1.21.11, under the MIT License and open source, so it adds Quilt support where WarnCompass does not.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WarnCompass | Fabric | 1.21 – 1.21.11 | Client-side only | 2026-01-26 |
| 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
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In the catalog
WarnCompass 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
Minimalist compass HUD that warns you of nearby hostile mobs. English: Minimalist compass HUD for Minecraft that shows your viewing direction and warns you in real-time when hostile mobs are nearby. Perfect for adventure, survival, and PvP. Lightweight and non-intrusive.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/warncompass
- Owner
- Tracats787
- Published
- 2026-01-26
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-01-26
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15