HUD Compass
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #43 of 173 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
HUD Compass
Heads-Up Compass with Dynamic Map Markers for Ships, Carts & Portals
Dude, where's my boat? Never lose track of your boats, carts or portals again. A heads-up compass that includes standard pins and dynamic map markers for ships, carts, active and inactive portals on the compass and the map.
HUD Compass brings a complete experience to location aids. (see credits below)
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[]The scalable compass appears across the top of your screen.[/]
[]Toggle the compass on and off in-game.[/]
[]Dynamic pins (ships, carts, portals) are shown on the compass and the map, with or without labels.[/]
[]Supports custom ships and carts.[/]
[]Active and inactive portals can have different colors.[/]
[]Configurations for fog, mist, in combat and while running for better immersion.[/]
[]Portal pins display the name you give them.[/]
[]Ship labels can specify the type of ship (Karve, Longship, Raft), as well as custom ships.[/]
[]Pin types to include/exclude are configurable.[/]
[]Pin size is relative to marker distance, with configurable limits.[/]
[]Configuration to use external images for custom compass and dynamic icon appearance. See Notes
New
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[]1. 1. 9: Fixed resource files not getting copied to config folder[/]
[]Added configuration to automatically delete the death pin when the tombstone is empty (especially for no-map players)[/]
[]Crossed off (X) markers now also show as crossed off on the HUD.[/]
[]Compass now disappears when HUD is turned off (Ctrl+F3) for screenshots[/]
[]Moved resources to BepInEx/config/Neobotics (see notes)
Configuration
A - HUD Compass
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[]Enable Compass: Enable or Disable the Compass HUD.@[/]
[]Show Compass: Show or Hide the HUD compass. Use the Toggle Compass key to change in-game.[/]
[]Toggle Compass Key: Key used in-game to toggle the compass visibility.
B - Compass Display
[]Use Player Direction: Orient the compass based on the direction the player is facing, rather than the middle of the screen.[/]
[]Compass Scale: Sets the overall scale of the compass on the screen[/]
[]Offset (Y): Offset from the top of the screen in pixels.[/]
[]Distance (Minimum): Minimum distance from pin to show on compass.@[/]
[]Distance (Maximum): Maximum distance from pin to show on compass.@[/]
[*]Player Pin Visibility: Force player pins (multiplayer) to appear or not appear on the compass and map, or let the player decide. Overrides Show My Player Pin if not set t
HUD Compass adds a compass to the heads-up display with map pins and dynamic markers for Ships, Carts, and Portals. It's a UI enhancement for players who want better navigation. With 123 endorsements and recent updates, it's a modest but functional addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Recent update (July 2026) shows active maintenance
- Useful for players who get lost easily
- Small but dedicated following (123 endorsements)
⚠️ Cons
- No compatibility notes for other UI mods
- Limited to compass and markers—no other UI tweaks
For players who want a compass with dynamic markers for key travel methods. If you're tired of constantly opening the map to find your way, this adds convenience. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul—this is a focused navigation aid.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game has a mod manager; if so, use it for easy installation.
- If you use other UI mods, test for conflicts by enabling this mod last.
- Look for a settings menu in-game to customize which markers appear.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Neobotics
- Version
- 1.1.9
- Downloads
- 5,962
- Endorsements
- 123
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 1/25/2024
- Updated
- 7/11/2026
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