Better Compass (Fabric)
Minecraft Java mod. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeLooking for the FORGE version (or earlier Fabric releases)? Click here
Better Compass lets you set your compass wherever you want!
Simply right click with a normal compass to set it's position. By default compass will face towards the world spawn as usual.
You can simply put your compass in a crafting bench to clear the link.
For limitation and issues, check out the Q&A below.
If you find a bug or crash, please leave a detailed issue in the issue tracker on GitHub
Q&A:
Does this work in the Nether/End/Other Dimensions?
It works in any dimension with an open sky. (So, no to the Nether, yes to the End)
Does it work in item frames?
Yes!
Does this work client/server sided only?
No, the mod must be installed both on the client and server for it to work
Does this work with other mods that use/mess with the compass?
It should, let me know if it doesn't
Does this work with Texture/Resource/Data packs?
Yes!
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- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
- Ships as better-compass-2.0.0.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 22 KB
- Download link checked 13 Oct 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.