WAIG: Where Am I Going

⭐ ⭐ (116 endorsements) 📥 69,613 downloads 📌 v1.1.12 📅 8/4/2022
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By madjoel · adventure

⬇ Download Mod Source: Modrinth ↗ 📅 Updated: 6/28/2026 📅 Created: 8/4/2022
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.2% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #135 of 611 adventure mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

✅ Always know in which direction your Minecraft character is going
✅ Toggleable via key binding (default: F6)
✅ Does not obstruct boss bars by moving down
✅ Client side only
✅ Scales with the GUI

WAIG: Where Am I Going ===================== Fabric mod for Minecraft, adds a minimal RPG-inspired compass HUD to the game. This mod is client side only. !(https://github.com/madjoel/waig/blob/3f23364289f615deb855ba1d49d47c7dc8bde286/demo-smaller.gif): In case it is not shown the short demo gif showcasing the HUD can be found (https://github.com/madjoel/waig "GitHub repo") 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 `always` the HUD will always be displayed - if set to `inventory` the HUD will be displayed only if the player carries a compass in the inventory - if set to `hand` the HUD will be displayed only if the player holds a compass in the main hand or off-hand - `compass-items`: config key to list all items that count as compass equivalent. When `hud-show-mode` is set to`inventory` or `hand`, 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 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/madjoel) - everything is greatly appreciated, you are **the best**! <3 Images ------- !(https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/381/33/2021-07-18_17.png "Compass HUD in the morning") !(https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/381/34/2021-07-18_17.png "Head turned about 45 degrees to the right")

WAIG: Where Am I Going =====================

Fabric mod for Minecraft, adds a minimal RPG-inspired compass HUD to the game. This mod is client side only.

!(https://github.com/madjoel/waig/blob/3f23364289f615deb855ba1d49d47c7dc8bde286/demo-smaller.gif): In case it is not shown the short demo gif showcasing the HUD can be found (https://github.com/madjoel/waig "GitHub repo") 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 `always` the HUD will always be displayed
  • - if set to `inventory` the HUD will be displayed only if the player carries a compass in the inventory
  • - if set to `hand` the HUD will be displayed only if the player holds a compass in the main hand or off-hand
  • `compass-items`: config key to list all items that count as compass equivalent. When `hud-show-mode` is set to`inventory` or `hand`, 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 (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/madjoel) - everything is greatly appreciated, you are the best! <3

Images -------

!(https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/381/33/2021-07-18_17.png "Compass HUD in the morning") !(https://media.forgecdn.net/attachments/381/34/2021-07-18_17.png "Head turned about 45 degrees to the right")

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

📊 Mod Details

Game
Minecraft Mods
Author
madjoel
Version
1.1.12
Downloads
69,613
Endorsements
116
Category
adventure
Created
8/4/2022
Updated
6/28/2026
Game Versions
26.2
Tags
adventure, utility

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minecraft Mods versions does WAIG: Where Am I Going support?

The author lists 26.2. Other versions may work but are untested by the author.

What is the latest version of WAIG: Where Am I Going?

Version 1.1.12, published 2026-06-28 with 69,613 downloads recorded at the source.

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