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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.
Features
- Always know in which direction your Minecraft character is going
- Toggleable via key binding (default: F6)
- Can be configured to show the HUD only when the player carries a compass in the inventory or is holding a compass in any hand. See Configuration section below for details.
- Does not obstruct boss bars by moving down
- Client side only
- Scales with the GUI
Configuration
- Config file location:
minecraft-base-folder/config/waig.config - A default configuration is generated when the mod is started for the first time or if the config file is missing
hud-show-mode: config key to enable the compass HUD only in certain circumstances (default:always)- if set to
alwaysthe HUD will always be displayed - if set to
inventorythe HUD will be displayed only if the player carries a compass in the inventory - if set to
handthe HUD will be displayed only if the player holds a compass in the main hand or off-hand
- if set to
compass-items: config key to list all items that count as compass equivalent. Whenhud-show-modeis set toinventoryorhand, the mod checks if any of the listed items are in the inventory or held, and if so will show the HUD.
Developer Support Options
If you like this project and want to support me you can buy me a coffee - everything is greatly appreciated, you are the best! <3
Images

Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 26.2
- 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 Modrinth — 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.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as waig-1.1.12-mc26.2.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 68 KB
- Download link checked 27 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.